Easy Date Snickers Bars (Healthy Dessert Recipe)
Indulge in these Easy Date Snickers Bars, a delightful healthy dessert that combines the natural sweetness of Medjool dates with creamy peanut butter and rich dark chocolate. Perfect for satisfying your sweet cravings without the guilt, these bars are quick to prepare and can be enjoyed as a snack, dessert, or post-workout treat. With only six simple ingredients, they offer versatility by allowing you to customize with your favorite nuts or seeds. Whether you’re making them for a special occasion or just for yourself, these bars are sure to impress everyone with their delicious flavor and wholesome goodness.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 8 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
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 to remove pits and arrange them slit side up on the sheet.
- Use a glass to smash the dates flat. Lightly spray the glass with cooking spray to prevent sticking.
- Spread warmed peanut butter over the smashed dates using a spatula.
- In a microwave-safe bowl, melt dark chocolate chips with avocado oil in 30-second intervals until smooth.
- Pour melted chocolate over the peanut butter layer and sprinkle with chopped peanuts and sea salt.
- Refrigerate or freeze for at least 30 minutes, then cut into bars before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 190
- Sugar: 16g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 0mg