This 5-Ingredient Date Snickers Recipe features medjool dates stuffed with peanut butter and chopped nuts and a drizzle of chocolate. All of the flavors and textures combined results in a treat that is reminiscent of Snickers bars!
For my friends who are proud owners of a sweet tooth and aren’t ashamed to admit a love for snickers, this date snickers recipe is for you!
The way all of the flavors come together, these little bites of heaven remind me of a homemade Snickers bar (hence the name!). So if you’re into that sweet, chewy combination of peanut butter and chocolate with crunchy peanuts, you’ll be blown away by these beauties!
Ideal for those who prefer keeping their sweets on the all-natural end, this easy recipe is made with better-for-you ingredients that are minimally processed. The end result? A grown up version of a the traditional candy bar!
The best part is the recipe requires minimal time or effort and can be whipped up at a moment’s notice and no baking is required. The most challenging bit is allowing the chocolate to cool and harden before going to town!
Let’s discuss the simple ingredients for this tasty little treat! The great news is you can find the easy ingredients list at any grocery store.
Ingredients for Date Snickers:
Medjool Dates: The star of the show here, medjool dates are responsible for the substantial natural sweetness and the chewy texture of our healthy snickers bars. They take the place of the caramel and nougat.
Creamy Peanut Butter: Our creamy, nutty, savory element is natural peanut butter. I recommend using unsweetened peanut butter so that the treats don’t turn out overly sweet.
Pecans, Walnuts, or Peanuts: Here for a nutty crunch, pick your favorite kind of nuts! For a classic Snickers approach, choose crushed peanuts.
Chocolate Chips: We need chocolate chips to make a melted chocolate drizzle to act as the outer chocolate coating of our date snickers. I use semi-sweet chocolate chips but dark chocolate chips work too.
Coconut Oil or Butter: The chocolate chips are melted with coconut oil or butter so that the consistency is smooth and rich.
Flaky Salt: For my fellow lovers of the salty-sweet combination, coarse sea salt or flaky sea salt is a must! Skip it if you aren’t into salted chocolate.
Recipe Customizations:
- Pro Tip: Use crunchy peanut butter if you want to skip the chopped nuts.
- Cashew butter, sunflower seed butter, and almond butter all work in place of the peanut butter. Just know that the flavor changes in accordance with the date filling.
Now that we’ve covered the basics, let’s whip up a batch!
How to Make Date Snickers:
If your dates didn’t come pre-pitted, we need to remove the pits. To do so, slice them open with a paring knife (or a small sharp knife) and pull out the pit. Transfer the pitted dates to a baking sheet or a late plate.
Stuff each date with 1 to 2 teaspoons of peanut butter (depending on the size of the date). Gently press chopped pecans, walnuts, or peanuts into the sticky peanut butter.
Transfer the chocolate chips and coconut oil (or butter) to a microwave-safe bowl and microwave for 20-second intervals, stirring well in between each interval, until the chocolate has completely melted.
Drizzle the melted chocolate on top of the dates. If you’d like, sprinkle them with flaky sea salt. Allow the dates to sit at room temperature, or in the refrigerator, until the chocolate has hardened. Serve and enjoy!
Storage Options:
- Room Temperature: Store the date snickers bars at room temperature in an airtight container for up to 5 days.
- Refrigerator: Refrigerate in a sealed container for up to 1 week.
- Freezer: For longer storage, freeze peanut butter stuffed dates in a zip lock bag, freezer bag, or freezer-safe containers for up to 2 months.
The next time you’re craving candy or are whipping up a sweet treat for friends or family, toss together some healthy snickers bars! They are a great alternative to the childhood favorite and require just a few simple steps for an everyday snack!
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- Pistachio Protein Balls
- Chickpea Chocolate Truffles
- Chocolate Almond Butter Protein Cups
- Healthy Scotcheroos
- 6-Ingredient No-Bake Cookies
Snickers on demand!
Date Snickers Recipe
Ingredients
- 16 medjool dates pitted*
- ⅓ to ½ cup unsweetened creamy peanut butter**
- ½ cup raw pecans walnuts, or peanuts, chopped
- 1/2 cup chocolate chips
- 2 tsp coconut oil or 1 Tbsp butter
- Flaky sea salt for garnish
Instructions
- If your dates didn’t come pre-pitted, we need to remove the pits. To do so, slice them open with a paring knife (or a small sharp knife) and pull out the pit. Transfer the pitted dates to a baking sheet or a late plate.
- Stuff each date with 1 to 2 teaspoons of peanut butter (depending on the size of the date). Gently press chopped pecans, walnuts, or peanuts into the sticky peanut butter.
- Transfer the chocolate chips and coconut oil (or butter) to a microwave-safe bowl and microwave for 20-second intervals, stirring well in between each interval, until the chocolate has completely melted.
- Drizzle the melted chocolate on top of the dates. If you’d like, sprinkle them with flaky sea salt. Allow the dates to sit at room temperature, or in the refrigerator, until the chocolate has hardened, about 10-30 minutes. Serve and enjoy!
Don’t have a microwave. What do I do as an alternative
Hi Shirley! You can melt the chocolate in a small saucepan over low heat on the stove top. If you have a double boiler (or can fashion one up with two saucepans), feel free to do that instead 🙂