Date Snickers Recipe
Date Snickers are a healthier, no-bake twist on the classic candy bar, combining naturally sweet medjool dates stuffed with creamy peanut butter and crunchy roasted peanuts, then coated in rich dark chocolate and finished with a sprinkle of sea salt. These nutrient-dense treats offer a perfect balance of sweet, salty, and nutty flavors, making them an ideal guilt-free snack or dessert that is vegan, gluten-free, and packed with antioxidants and heart-healthy fats.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes (chilling time)
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 12 pieces 1x
- Category: Snack, Dessert
- Method: No-Bake, Chilling
- Cuisine: Fusion
- Diet: Vegan
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
- 12 medjool dates, pitted
- 1/4 cup creamy peanut butter
- 1/4 cup chopped roasted peanuts
- 100g dark chocolate (70% cocoa or higher)
- 1 tsp coconut oil
- Sea salt flakes (for garnish)
Instructions
- Prepare Dates: Slice each medjool date lengthwise and remove the pit, creating a small pocket in the middle of the date.
- Stuff with Peanut Butter: Fill each date with a small spoonful of creamy peanut butter, smoothing it evenly inside the pocket.
- Add Roasted Peanuts: Sprinkle chopped roasted peanuts over the peanut butter, pressing gently so they stick.
- Melt Chocolate: Melt the dark chocolate and coconut oil together in a microwave-safe bowl in 20-second increments, stirring after each interval, until smooth and creamy.
- Coat Dates with Chocolate: Dip each stuffed date into the melted chocolate using a fork to coat it fully. Allow any excess chocolate to drip off before placing the date on a parchment-lined tray.
- Sprinkle Sea Salt: While the chocolate is still wet, sprinkle each coated date with a pinch of sea salt flakes to enhance the flavor.
- Chill: Place the tray in the refrigerator and chill for 20-30 minutes, or until the chocolate is firm and set.
- Serve: Enjoy your Date Snickers chilled or at room temperature as a delicious, wholesome snack or dessert.
Notes
- Choose large, soft medjool dates for the best caramel-like texture; soak in warm water for 10 minutes if slightly dry.
- Use high-quality dark chocolate with at least 70% cocoa content for richer flavor and more antioxidants.
- Store Date Snickers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 7 days or freeze for up to 3 months.
- For a nut-free version, substitute peanut butter with sunflower seed butter and replace chopped peanuts with shredded coconut or pumpkin seeds.
- Feel free to customize toppings with crushed pistachios, cacao nibs, or a sprinkle of cinnamon or chili flakes for an adventurous twist.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece (1 stuffed and chocolate-coated date)
- Calories: 160 kcal
- Sugar: 12 g
- Sodium: 35 mg
- Fat: 9 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 18 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
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