Date Snickers

In less than 10 minutes, you can whip up these homemade chewy date snickers that make for a healthy alternative when you're craving something sweet. For an extra chewy chocolaty treat, simply freeze or let the chocolate harden.

Course Dessert

Cuisine American

Prep Time 20

Cook Time 3

Hardening Time 30

Total Time 23

Servings -15 pieces

Calories 191kcal

Author Kim

Ingredients

1 cup Sugar free dark chocolate chips (see note 1)
1 tablespoon Coconut oil
12-15 Medjool dates pitted
½ cup Natural peanut butter crunchy or smooth
1 tablespoon Flaky sea salt

Instructions

In a medium size, microwave safe bowl, microwave the chocolate chips for 1 to 2 minutes stirring every 30 seconds to prevent burning.
Add the coconut oil to the melted chocolate, microwave again for 15-20 seconds or until the coconut oil is fully melted and stir to combine.
Gently open the dates where they have been pitted then arrange them on a large baking pan or tray that is fitted with parchment or wax paper.
Fill the center of each date with a spoonful of peanut butter. (You want to fill them as much as possible without the peanut butter coming out.)
Drizzle the dates with the melted chocolate and sprinkle on the flaky salt.
Let them harden at room temperature for at least 30 minutes or up to an hour or freeze until the chocolate hardens and enjoy!

Notes

Chocolate: dark sugar free chocolate chips or a sugar free chocolate bar are ideal for melting to drizzle over the peanut butter centre. You could also use milk chocolate chips if that is your preference. I find the dark chocolate adds extra richness and is usually a little less sweet which is what I like. Alternatively, you could use dark chocolate chips or bar but make sure to use semi sweet or one with a high percentage of cocoa (eg: 80%)
Dates: Medjool dates are the best type of date to use as they are soft, chewy and have a caramel like texture which is perfect for making dates snickers.
peanut Butter: Using a natural peanut butter with nothing else added makes this a healthier date snickers. To really get the ultimate snickers vibe, go for a natural crunchy peanut butter. Its best to use a creamy slightly runny peanut butter as it will harden up in the fridge. Plus, the creamy centre is a total winner.
Coconut Oil: use the coconut oil that doesn’t come in liquid form as that won’t be as effective. The firmer coconut oil will help the chocolate to set and make the date snickers firm and chewy. With such few ingredients in this recipe, there isn’t really a substitute for the coconut oil.
Sea Salt: this helps to balance out the sweetness and gives the deliciously moreish sweet and salty taste and texture. If you don’t have sea salt flakes, you could skip the salt. I don’t recommend using a regular table salt as it doesn’t have the same effect.
Storing: These date snickers can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 1 week or in the freezer for up to 1 month.
Variations: Add granulated/chopped nuts or desicated coconut on top just as chocolate is setting. Or, press a single nut of choice into the peanut butter (almond, macadamia, walnut, pecan, brazil, cashew)

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