Description
Indulge your sweet tooth with these Simple Date Snickers Bars—a deliciously healthy alternative to traditional candy bars. Made with wholesome ingredients like Medjool dates, nuts, and dark chocolate, each bite delivers a satisfying blend of rich flavors and crunchy textures. These bars are perfect for any occasion, whether you’re treating yourself or impressing guests at a gathering. Enjoy the guilt-free sweetness that will leave you craving more!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup Medjool dates (pitted)
- 1/2 cup roasted almonds or peanuts
- 3 tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/4 cup natural nut butter (peanut or almond)
- 1/2 cup dark chocolate chips
Instructions
- 1. Prepare the Base: In a food processor, blend pitted Medjool dates until smooth and sticky.
- 2. Add Nuts: Incorporate roasted nuts into the date mixture and pulse until roughly chopped.
- 3. Create the Chocolate Layer: Melt dark chocolate chips in short intervals in the microwave; reserve some for drizzling later.
- 4. Assemble the Bars: Line an 8×8-inch baking dish with parchment paper. Spread half of the date-nut mixture in an even layer, drizzle half of the melted chocolate, add remaining date mixture, and top with the rest of the melted chocolate.
- 5. Chill: Refrigerate for at least two hours until set.
- 6. Serve: Cut into squares or bars and drizzle with reserved melted chocolate before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar (30g)
- Calories: 140
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 0mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg