Healthy Snickers Dates Recipe

These delicious bite-sized Healthy Snickers Dates taste exactly like a Snickers bar but with simple ingredients. Each Medjool date is stuffed with creamy peanut butter and crunchy peanuts, dipped in a melty chocolate coating, and sprinkled with more peanuts and flaky sea salt. Gluten-free and Vegan.

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• Why You Will Love This Healthy Snickers Dates Recipe
• Healthy Snickers Dates Ingredients
• Ingredient Notes
• How To Make Healthy Snickers Dates
• Tips For Making Healthy Snickers Dates
• Storage
• FAQ
• Here Are Some More Chocolate Recipes You'll Love
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Why You Will Love This Healthy Snickers Dates Recipe

It's amazing how these chocolate peanut butter-stuffed dates taste like a real Snickers bar! They taste so much better. Here are some more reasons why you will love this Snickers Dates Recipe:

• These Snickers dates are made with simple whole food ingredients - A clean healthier alternative with only 6 ingredients! They taste exactly like the classic candy bar minus all the additives, preservatives, and processed sugar.
• This is such an easy recipe to make - This sweet and salty treat is made with wholesome ingredients and can be made from start to finish in under an hour.
• You can make this recipe in advance and store the dates in the freezer - These Snickers bites make a great snack to satisfy your sweet tooth. 

Healthy Snickers Dates Ingredients

Ingredient Notes

• Large Medjool Dates: Look for fresh large-sized, soft Medjool dates.
• Unsweetened Peanut Butter: I prefer using smooth natural peanut butter with the only ingredient being peanuts. No added sugar or oils is a healthier option, but keep in mind, that natural peanut butter tends to be a bit runny. Other nut butter options include crunchy peanut butter, almond butter, or cashew butter. 
• Chopped Peanuts: Crushed salted or unsalted peanuts give these stuffed dates a crunchy mouthfeel and the perfect texture. 
• Dark Chocolate: Choose a dark chocolate bar or dark chocolate chips that are at least 60% cacao. The dark chocolate is smooth, not too sweet, and sets quickly. 
• Refined Coconut Oil: Refined coconut oil is a neutral oil without a coconut taste, that will help stabilize the chocolate coating. 
• Flaky Sea Salt: As a final step, adding gourmet flaky salt to the top of the dates creates a delicious salty-sweet flavor combination. 

Find the printable recipe card with full instructions and measurements below.

How To Make Healthy Snickers Dates

1. Prepare the dates. Using a sharp knife, carefully cut a slit in the center of each date and remove the pit. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and set aside. 
2. Add the filling. Fill each date with peanut butter (about ½ teaspoon) and add a sprinkle of crushed peanuts on top of the peanut butter. Carefully close the center of dates and place them on the parchment-lined baking sheet. Stick the baking sheet in the freezer for 15 minutes to chill.
3. Prepare the chocolate coating. Place the dark chocolate and the coconut oil in a microwave-safe bowl. Melt in the microwave in 30-second increments, stirring between each until fully melted about 90 seconds total.
4. Dip the dates in chocolate. Remove the dates from the freezer. Insert a toothpick into the middle of the date, about halfway through, and dip the dates into the melted chocolate until fully coated. Transfer the dates back to the lined baking sheet one at a time, and sprinkle with the remaining crushed peanuts and sea salt. Once all the dates are coated, place the baking tray back in the freezer for another 15 minutes to allow the chocolate to set.  Remove the dates and cut away any excess chocolate coating that may have dripped on the sides for a more polished look. Serve. 

Tips For Making Healthy Snickers Dates

• You can use a piping bag for the peanut butter -  Piping allows for more control and keeps the dates looking neater. 
• Have your toppings ready - The chocolate coating hardens quickly, therefore have a small bowl of chopped peanuts and sea salt nearby.
• Use soft fresh dates - For best results, you'll want to make sure the Medjool dates are fresh and not expired.
• Use high-quality chocolate - Use a high-quality dark chocolate bar or chocolate chips for the best flavor. Similar to my chocolate French truffles recipe, Ghirardelli or Lindt chocolate bars are worth the splurge for this sweet treat.

Storage

• To store: These Snickers-stuffed dates can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 1 week.
• To freeze: You can store these peanut butter-stuffed dates in the freezer for 2-3 months.

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