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    Date Snickers (Vegan)

    Published: Jun 27, 2022 by Mariah Mandile

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    Date Snickers are a much healthier version of the classic Snickers candy bar. You only need four simple ingredients, and about 10 minutes to make them! They're a great treat for anyone who is Vegan, Dairy-Free, or Gluten-Free.

    Close up picture of date snickers on a plate.

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    🍴Ingredient Notes

    Ingredients measured out in small bowls.
    • Medjool Dates - I love Natural Delights dates - they have the option to purchase pitted or you can pit them yourself.
    • Crunchy Peanut Butter - If you're nut free you can swap for Sunbutter. Any nut butter will work for this recipe. (Almond, Cashew, etc.)
    • Dark Chocolate Chips - You can also swap for 100% chocolate chips to cut down on sugar. I love the brands Hu Kitchen and Pascha for vegan & soy-free dark chocolate.
    • Flaky Sea Salt - This isn't necessary, but I recommend you try! I love the brand Maldon Flaky Sea Salt.

    🍴Step by Step Instructions

    Step 1: Preparing Dates

    Start by cutting down the middle of each date. (The long way.) Remove the pit and place on a parchment paper lined plate.

    Melted chocolate, crunchy peanut butter, and pitted dates on a baking sheet.

    Step 2: Stuffing Dates

    Next, use a spoon to stuff each date with a generous amount of peanut butter.

    Dates stuffed with peanut butter on a parchment paper lined sheet.

    Step 3: Chocolate Drizzle

    Finally, drizzle melted dark chocolate over each date.

    Dates stuffed with peanut butter that are drizzled with chocolate.

    Step 4: Chilling & Serving

    Freeze the dates for 10-15 minutes and serve with a sprinkle of flaky sea salt. (Store chilled.)

    Snickers Dates chilled on parchment paper.

    Expert Tips

    • Squeeze peanut butter out of a bag with the corner cut off to stuff dates. (Works best with creamy peanut butter.)
    • Mix peanut butter with collagen for extra protein!
    • Dip stuffed dates in chocolate for a more decadent treat.
    • When picking peanut butter, look for brands that don't add sugar or oil.
    • Place stuffed dates on a parchment paper lined plate or baking sheet for easy clean up. Once they're chilled, remove and add to storage container.

    Frequently Asked Questions

    Are dates healthy?

    Yes, dates are full of nutrients and fiber! Plus, they're naturally sweet so you don't need any added sugar.

    How long do Snickers Dates last?

    These homemade candy bars last up to 1 week in the refrigerator and up to 2 months in the freezer!

    Stuffed date cut in half.

    How to store leftovers

    Store leftover stuffed dates in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to one week.

    You can also store leftovers in the freezer for up to two months!

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    Recipe

    Close up picture of date snickers on a plate.

    Date Snickers

    Date Snickers are a much healthier version of the classic Snickers candy bar. You only need four simple ingredients, and about 10 minutes to make them! They're a great treat for anyone who is Vegan, Dairy-Free, or Gluten-Free.
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    Prep Time 10 mins
    Chill Time 15 mins
    Total Time 25 mins
    Course Dessert, Snack
    Cuisine American
    Servings 15
    Calories 122 kcal

    Equipment

    • Parchment Paper

    Ingredients
      

    • 15 Medjool Dates
    • ⅓ Cup Crunchy Peanut Butter Swap for Sunbutter or any Nut Butter.
    • ⅓ Cup Dark Chocolate Chips
    • 2 Teaspoons Flaky Sea Salt

    Instructions
     

    • Start by cutting down the middle of each date. (The long way.) Remove the pit and place on a parchment paper lined plate.
    • Next, use a spoon to stuff each date with a generous amount of peanut butter.
    • Finally, drizzle melted dark chocolate over each date.
    • Freeze the dates for 10-15 minutes and serve with a sprinkle of flaky sea salt. (Store chilled.)

    Notes

    Expert Tips

    • Squeeze peanut butter out of a bag with the corner cut off to stuff dates. (Works best with creamy peanut butter.)
    • Mix peanut butter with collagen for extra protein!
    • Dip stuffed dates in chocolate for a more decadent treat.
    • When picking peanut butter, look for brands that don't add sugar or oil.
    • Place stuffed dates on a parchment paper lined plate or baking sheet for easy clean up. Once they're chilled, remove and add to storage container.
    See full post for step-by-step photos and more helpful information.

    Nutrition

    Serving: 1gCalories: 122kcalCarbohydrates: 21gProtein: 2gFat: 4gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gCholesterol: 0.04mgSodium: 342mgPotassium: 235mgFiber: 2gSugar: 18gVitamin A: 36IUVitamin C: 0.02mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 0.4mg
    Keywords chocolate covered dates, date snickers, peanut butter stuffed dates
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    1. Anne Bilodeau

      June 28, 2022 at 1:34 pm

      5 stars
      The date snickers are addictive.
      I must confess I substituted almond butter for the peanut butter and used 90% Lindt chocolate. Makes a great little dessert after a meal that satisfies the sweet tooth.

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