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Date Snickers Bars | Easy 5 Ingredient Recipe

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  • Author: Sara
  • Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
  • Yield: 10 servings
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

These Date Snickers Bars offer a healthy, homemade twist on the classic candy bar with just five simple ingredients. Combining naturally sweet Medjool dates, creamy nut butter, crunchy raw peanuts, and rich dark chocolate, these bars are no-bake, easy to prepare, and perfect for a guilt-free snack or dessert.

Ingredients

Ingredients

  • 10 large Medjool dates
  • 1/2 cup nut butter (such as almond or peanut butter)
  • 1/3 cup crushed raw peanuts
  • 1/2 cup (4 ounces) dark chocolate, melted
  • 2 teaspoons unrefined organic coconut oil

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Pan: Line a loaf pan with parchment paper. Cut a second piece of parchment paper slightly longer than the pan’s bottom; you will use this to help smash the dates evenly.
  2. Remove Date Pits: Carefully slice a pocket into each date to remove the pit, ensuring the dates remain intact enough to press into bars.
  3. Smash Dates: Arrange pitted dates in a single layer in the loaf pan. Place the second parchment sheet over the dates and, using the bottom of a cup, press down firmly to create an even, compressed layer of dates.
  4. Add Nut Butter: Drizzle or spread the nut butter evenly over the smashed dates layer.
  5. Sprinkle Peanuts: Evenly scatter the crushed raw peanuts on top of the nut butter layer for added crunch.
  6. Melt Chocolate: Combine the dark chocolate and coconut oil in a microwave-safe bowl. Melt in 30-second increments on High, stirring between each, until smooth. Alternatively, melt using a double boiler on the stovetop.
  7. Coat Bars with Chocolate: Drizzle the melted chocolate mixture over the peanuts, then spread evenly with a spatula to cover the entire surface.
  8. Freeze to Set: Place the pan into the freezer for at least 1 hour to allow the bars to firm up completely.
  9. Slice and Store: Remove the set bars from the pan using the parchment paper. Slice into mini bars and store leftovers wrapped tightly in the freezer for up to 2 months or in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.

Notes

  • Use Medjool dates for their natural sweetness and soft texture which makes them easy to mash and bind the bars.
  • If you prefer a different nut butter, almond or cashew butter work great as substitutes.
  • Adjust the amount of crushed peanuts based on your preferred crunchiness.
  • The coconut oil helps the chocolate layer set smoothly and adds a subtle coconut flavor.
  • Freezing the bars is essential to achieve the perfect firm texture and to help keep the bars fresh longer.
  • For a vegan version, ensure the chocolate used is dairy-free.
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 0 minutes
  • Category: Snack
  • Method: No-Cook
  • Cuisine: American

Find it online: https://sarabaking.com/date-snickers-bars-easy-5-ingredient-recipe/