Description
These no-bake Date Snickers bars recreate the caramel, nutty crunch, and chocolate layers of classic candy bars—only healthier! Made with Medjool dates, nut butter, oats, and dark chocolate, they’re vegan, gluten-free, and refined sugar-free.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup pitted Medjool dates
- 1/2 cup water
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon sea salt
- 1 cup rolled oats or almond flour
- 1/2 cup peanut butter or almond butter
- 1/2 cup roasted peanuts or almonds
- 1 cup dark chocolate chips (melted)
- Optional: cinnamon or coconut flakes for garnish
Instructions
- Soak dates in warm water for 10-15 minutes until soft.
- Blend soaked dates with water, vanilla, and salt until smooth to form date caramel.
- Mix oats or almond flour with peanut butter to make the nougat base, then press into a lined 8×8-inch pan.
- Spread the date caramel over the nougat base, then sprinkle peanuts evenly on top and press lightly.
- Melt dark chocolate chips and pour over the top, spreading evenly.
- Chill in the refrigerator for 30 minutes until set.
- Slice into 12 bars and enjoy! Store chilled or frozen.
Notes
Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 1 week or freeze for up to 3 months. For nut-free versions, use sunflower seed butter and pumpkin seeds.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes (chilling)
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: Vegan
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar (100g)
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: date snickers, healthy dessert, no bake bars, vegan snickers, medjool dates