Description
Indulge in a guilt-free treat with these Easy Date Snickers Bars, a deliciously healthy dessert that combines the natural sweetness of Medjool dates with creamy peanut butter and rich dark chocolate. Perfect for satisfying your sweet cravings, these bars are made with just six simple ingredients and require no baking, making them an ideal snack for any occasion. Whether you enjoy them as a post-workout boost, a party treat, or a sweet addition to your meal prep, these bars deliver on flavor without compromising on health. Plus, they can easily be customized with your favorite nuts or nut butters to suit your taste!
Ingredients
- 20 Medjool dates
- ½ cup creamy peanut butter
- ¼ cup chopped peanuts
- 1 cup dark chocolate chips
- 1 tsp avocado oil (or coconut oil)
- 1 tsp flaky sea salt
Instructions
- Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Slice the Medjool dates open and remove any pits. Place them cut-side up on the baking sheet.
- Smash the dates gently using the bottom of a glass cup sprayed with cooking spray.
- Warm the peanut butter in the microwave for about 20 seconds for easy spreading, then layer it over the smashed dates.
- In a microwave-safe bowl, melt dark chocolate chips and avocado oil in 30-second intervals until smooth. Pour it over the peanut butter layer and spread evenly.
- Top with chopped peanuts and sprinkle with flaky sea salt.
- Refrigerate or freeze for at least 30 minutes until set before cutting into pieces.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar (40g)
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 35mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 23g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 0mg