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Easy Date Snickers: Healthy No-Bake Dates Dessert Recipes You'll Love

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.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 12 bars
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: Vegan
Calories: 220
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 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

Method
 

  1. Soak dates in warm water for 10-15 minutes until soft.
  2. Blend soaked dates with water, vanilla, and salt until smooth to form date caramel.
  3. Mix oats or almond flour with peanut butter to make the nougat base, then press into a lined 8x8-inch pan.
  4. Spread the date caramel over the nougat base, then sprinkle peanuts evenly on top and press lightly.
  5. Melt dark chocolate chips and pour over the top, spreading evenly.
  6. Chill in the refrigerator for 30 minutes until set.
  7. 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.