Description
These no-bake Date Snickers Bars are a wholesome twist on the classic candy bar, made with sticky Medjool dates, crunchy peanuts, creamy caramel, and rich dark chocolate for a naturally sweet and satisfying treat.
Ingredients
2 cups pitted Medjool dates (base layer)
1 cup roasted peanuts (or mixed nuts), roughly chopped
1 tbsp coconut oil (base layer)
Pinch of salt (base layer)
1 cup pitted Medjool dates (caramel layer)
¼ cup creamy almond butter or peanut butter
2 tbsp maple syrup or honey
1 tsp vanilla extract
Pinch of salt (caramel layer)
1 cup dark chocolate chips or chopped dark chocolate (70% cacao or higher)
1 tsp coconut oil (optional, for chocolate coating)
Instructions
- Place 2 cups of dates, coconut oil, and a pinch of salt in a food processor. Pulse until a sticky paste forms. Add the chopped peanuts and pulse briefly to combine while keeping some texture. Press the mixture firmly into a lined 8×8-inch pan.
- Blend 1 cup of dates, nut butter, maple syrup or honey, vanilla extract, and salt until smooth and creamy. Spread the caramel layer evenly over the base.
- Chill the pan in the refrigerator or freezer for 15–20 minutes to firm up slightly.
- Melt the dark chocolate with coconut oil in the microwave or over a double boiler until smooth. Pour over the caramel layer and spread evenly.
- Refrigerate for at least 1 hour, or until fully set.
- Lift the bars out using parchment paper and slice into 12 squares. Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
Notes
For a nut-free version, use sunflower seeds and sunflower seed butter.
Sprinkle chopped peanuts or flaky sea salt over the melted chocolate before it sets for added texture and flavor.
Use maple syrup or agave instead of honey to keep the recipe fully vegan.
Store in the refrigerator for up to 1 week or freeze for up to 2 months. Let sit at room temperature for a few minutes before serving if frozen.
If dates are dry, soak them in warm water for 10 minutes and drain before blending.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 24g
- Sodium: 95mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
