Date Snickers Recipe
A healthier twist on the classic Snickers candy bar, these Date Snickers are made with medjool dates, peanut butter, roasted peanuts, and dark chocolate. A guilt-free indulgence packed with flavor and nutrition.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 12 pieces 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Mixing, Melting, Coating
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
Medjool Dates:
- 12 medjool dates, pitted
Peanut Butter Filling:
- 1/4 cup creamy peanut butter
Roasted Peanuts:
- 1/4 cup chopped roasted peanuts
Dark Chocolate Coating:
- 100g dark chocolate (70% cocoa or higher)
- 1 tsp coconut oil
Garnish:
- Sea salt flakes
Instructions
- Slice and Pit Dates: Slice each medjool date lengthwise, remove the pit.
- Fill with Peanut Butter: Fill each date with peanut butter.
- Add Peanuts: Sprinkle chopped peanuts over the peanut butter.
- Melt Chocolate: Melt dark chocolate and coconut oil together.
- Coat Dates: Dip stuffed dates in chocolate, sprinkle with sea salt.
- Chill: Refrigerate for 20-30 minutes until firm.
- Serve: Enjoy chilled or at room temperature.
Notes
- For a variation, try using almond butter or cashew butter.
- Store leftover Date Snickers in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece
- Calories: 160 kcal
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 25mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 3.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: Date Snickers, Healthy Candy Bar, Nutrient-Dense Snack, Homemade Snickers
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