Description
Date Snickers: An Incredible Ultimate Recipe with 7 Amazing Ingredients
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup Medjool dates, pitted
- 1 cup mixed nuts (such as almonds, peanuts, or cashews)
- 1/2 cup natural peanut butter or almond butter
- 1/4 cup maple syrup or honey
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup dark chocolate chips (dairy-free if desired)
- Sea salt, for sprinkling
Instructions
- Follow these easy steps to create your own Date Snickers:
- In a food processor, blend the pitted Medjool dates until they form a sticky paste.
- Add Nut Butter: Mix in the peanut butter (or almond butter), maple syrup (or honey), and vanilla extract until well combined.
- Incorporate Nuts: Fold in the mixed nuts, ensuring they are evenly distributed throughout the date mixture.
- Form the Base: Line a small baking dish with parchment paper. Press the date and nut mixture into the dish, creating an even layer about 1/2 inch thick.
- Chill the Base: Place the dish in the refrigerator for about 30 minutes to firm up the mixture.
- Melt the Chocolate: While the base is chilling, melt the dark chocolate chips in a microwave-safe bowl, stirring every 30 seconds until smooth.
- Coat the Base: Remove the chilled date mixture from the refrigerator. Cut it into bars or squares and dip each piece into the melted chocolate, ensuring they are well-coated.
- Sprinkle Salt: Once coated, place the chocolate-covered bars on a parchment-lined tray. Sprinkle a small pinch of sea salt on top of each piece.
- Final Chill: Return the tray to the refrigerator for an additional 15-20 minutes to allow the chocolate to set.
- Serve and Enjoy: Once the chocolate is firm, your Date Snickers are ready to be enjoyed!
Notes
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: Date Snickers, Vegan Dessert, Healthy Snack