Date Snickers
A quick and easy healthy snack made with medjool dates, peanut butter, dark chocolate, and roasted peanuts, offering a delightful sweet and salty experience.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: 12 servings 1x
- Category: Snack
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegan, Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup medjool dates, pitted
- 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter
- 1 cup dark chocolate (70% cocoa)
- 1/2 cup roasted peanuts, crushed
- Flaky sea salt, to taste
Instructions
- Slice open each date on one side and remove the pit.
- Stuff each date with about half a spoonful of peanut butter.
- Sprinkle crushed peanuts on top of the peanut butter and press them in gently.
- Melt the dark chocolate in the microwave or over low heat until smooth.
- Dip each date into the melted chocolate until well coated and drizzle more on top.
- Finish with a sprinkle of flaky sea salt.
- Refrigerate for 20 minutes or freeze for a chewy texture.
Notes
Use fresh, soft dates for the best texture. Warm the nut butter for easier spreading and consider adding coconut oil to the chocolate for extra glossiness.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: snack, healthy dessert, no-bake, vegan
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