Date Snickers Recipe
Indulge in these homemade Date Snickers that are a healthier alternative to the classic candy bar. Stuffed with peanut butter and topped with crunchy peanuts and dark chocolate, these treats are easy to make and perfect for satisfying your sweet tooth.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 18 pieces 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Mixing, Melting, Assembling
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
9 squishy Medjool dates
- 3 tablespoons peanut butter (or other nut butter)
2 tablespoons chopped peanuts
- ¼ cup dark chocolate chips
- flaky sea salt (optional topping)
Instructions
- Prepare Dates: Use your fingers or a knife to split each date in half and remove the pit. Arrange the date halves cut-side up on a plate lined with parchment paper.
- Fill Dates: Add a ½ teaspoon of peanut butter to each date half. Sprinkle chopped peanuts on top for crunch.
- Melt Chocolate: Melt chocolate chips until smooth using a double boiler or microwave.
- Coat Dates: Drizzle melted chocolate over each date half. Sprinkle flaky sea salt on top.
- Chill and Serve: Refrigerate for 10 minutes until chocolate sets. Enjoy these treats at room temperature for up to a week or store in the fridge for up to a month.
Notes
- For a variation, try using almond butter or cashew butter instead of peanut butter.
- Feel free to customize by adding a sprinkle of cinnamon or a touch of vanilla extract to the peanut butter filling.
- Experiment with different toppings like shredded coconut or a drizzle of caramel for added flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece
- Calories: 105
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 11mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
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