Easy Date Snickers Bars (Healthy Dessert Recipe)
Indulge in the deliciously healthy Easy Date Snickers Bars, a delightful no-bake dessert that combines the natural sweetness of Medjool dates with creamy peanut butter and rich dark chocolate. This recipe is incredibly simple, requiring just six wholesome ingredients and minimal preparation time. Perfect for satisfying your sweet cravings, these bars are packed with nutrients and energy, making them a fantastic treat for any occasion—be it a quick snack or a dessert after dinner. With their chewy texture and tasty toppings, these bars are sure to become a favorite in your household.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: None
- Total Time: 0 hours
- Yield: Approximately 12 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: Healthy Dessert
Ingredients
Scale
- 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 dates open to remove pits if necessary and place them cut side up on the sheet.
- Smash the dates using a glass cup sprayed with cooking spray.
- Microwave the peanut butter for 20-30 seconds to soften it, then spread it over the smashed dates.
- In a microwave-safe bowl, combine dark chocolate chips and avocado oil; melt in 30-second intervals, stirring until smooth.
- Pour the melted chocolate over the peanut butter layer and sprinkle with chopped peanuts and flaky sea salt.
- Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes until set, then cut into pieces and enjoy.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar (45g)
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 25mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 0mg