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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🍴Ingredient Notes
- 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.
Step 2: Stuffing Dates
Next, use a spoon to stuff each date with a generous amount of peanut butter.
Step 3: Chocolate Drizzle
Finally, drizzle melted dark chocolate over each date.
Step 4: Chilling & Serving
Freeze the dates for 10-15 minutes and serve with a sprinkle of flaky sea salt. (Store chilled.)
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
Yes, dates are full of nutrients and fiber! Plus, they're naturally sweet so you don't need any added sugar.
These homemade candy bars last up to 1 week in the refrigerator and up to 2 months in the freezer!
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
Date Snickers
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.
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Anne Bilodeau
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.