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    Easy Snickers Date Recipe

    November 14, 2023 by christina.klapper 1 Comment

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    Snickers dates are a healthier take on the classic candy bar. These healthy snickers date bites are made with natural ingredients like dates, peanut butter, and dark chocolate, and are perfect for satisfying your sweet tooth. They’re also incredibly easy to make-ahead, and are a great option for a quick snack or a healthier dessert. Whether you’re looking for a tasty treat to enjoy on-the-go or a healthier alternative to your favorite candy bar, these date snickers bites are sure to hit the spot. So, let’s get started and learn how to make this delicious and nutritious snack!

    This is a photo of the snicker dates on a speckled plate.

    These make-ahead snickers dates are best enjoyed year round. If you love this date snickers recipe, you will also love my healthy reese’s eggs recipe and my 4 ingredient peanut butter and chocolate cookies recipe.

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    • Ingredients
    • Instructions
    • Substitutions
    • Variations
    • Equipment
    • Storage
    • Top tip
    • FAQ
    • Make-Ahead Friendly
    • Gluten-free
    • Jump to: Recipe
    • Top tip
    • Food safety

    Ingredients

    These healthy make-ahead snicker dates are what dreams are made of. They're easy, healthy and balanced and make for the perfect treat! This is a top view of them on a ceramic plate.It is a close up.
    • Dates, open and pitted
    • Natural Crunchy Peanut Butter
    • Dark Chocolate Chips
    • Coconut Oil
    • Maldon Sea Salt

    See recipe card for quantities.

    Instructions

    1. Grab each date, remove the pit and pull slightly open to make a little “boat”. Place on a parchment paper lined plate.
    2. Add about ½ tablespoon of crunchy natural peanut butter to each date. I use the Santa Cruz brand. Repeat until you get through all of your dates.
    3. In a small, microwaveable bowl, add your dark chocolate chips and your coconut oil and heat for 30 seconds. Remove and give it a quick stir, place back in the microwave and microwave for 15 second intervals, stirring in between, until your chocolate is completely melted. Using a spoon, drizzle your chocolate on top of each date per preference.
    4. Add a sprinkle of maldon sea salt on top of each date and place in the fridge for at least 5 minutes, until the chocolate has slightly hardened. ENJOY!

    Hint: Line plate with parchment paper to make clean up easier.

    Substitutions

    • Peanut Allergy – instead of peanut butter and peanuts, use any nut and nut butter alternative such as seed butter or oat butter!
    • Dairy-free– use dairy-free chocolate chips to make this recipe dairy-free.
    • Vegan/Vegetarian– use dairy-free chocolate to make this recipe vegan and vegetarian.

    This recipe is already gluten-free.

    Variations

    • Smooth- use smooth peanut butter if you don’t like a crunch!

    This date snickers recipe is kid-friendly and great for a bento box or lunch box treat!

    Equipment

    • Knife
    • Microwaveable Bowl
    • Plate
    • Spoon
    • Parchment Paper

    Storage

    These healthy make-ahead snicker dates can be stored in airtight container in the fridge for up to 1 week.

    Top tip

    Heat chocolate in 15 second intervals and stir in between to ensure to not overheat and burn the chocolate.

    FAQ

    Is this recipe vegan?

    Yes, use dairy-free chocolate chips to make this recipe vegan and vegetarian.

    Can I serve this to my toddler?

    I would refrain from serving this to toddlers as whole nuts along with the stickiness of the dates may be a choking hazard.

    Is this kid-friendly?

    Yes! This recipe is kid-friendly!

    Make-Ahead Friendly

    Looking for other make-ahead recipes like this? Try these:

    • Baked Egg Sandwiches
    • Chicken Fattoush Salad
    • Cottage Cheese Egg Muffins
    • Easy Vegan Fall Salad

    Gluten-free

    Looking for other gluten-free recipes like this? Try these:

    • Chicken Fajita Tacos
    • Gut Nourishing Soup
    • Ground Turkey and Zucchini Meal Prep
    • Easy and Healthy Chili Mac

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    Healthy Snicker Dates

    These healthy make-ahead snicker dates are what dreams are made of. They're easy, healthy and balanced and make for the perfect treat!
    5 from 1 vote
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    Prep Time 10 minutes mins
    inactive time 10 minutes mins
    Total Time 20 minutes mins
    Course Dessert, Make Ahead Recipe, Meal Prep Snack, Snack
    Cuisine American
    Servings 6
    Calories 109 kcal

    Equipment

    • Knife
    • Microwaveable Bowl
    • Plate
    • Spoon
    • Parchment paper

    Ingredients
      

    • 6 Dates Pitted and Opened
    • 3 Tablespoons Crunchy Peanut Butter
    • ¼ Cup Dark Chocolate Chips
    • ¼ teaspoon Coconut Oil
    • Maldon Sea Salt
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    Instructions
     

    • Grab each date, remove the pit and pull slightly open to make a little “boat”. Place on a parchment paper lined plate.
    • Add about ½ tablespoon of crunchy natural peanut butter to each date. I use the Santa Cruz brand. Repeat until you get through all of your dates.
    • In a small, microwaveable bowl, add your dark chocolate chips and your coconut oil and heat for 30 seconds. Remove and give it a quick stir, place back in the microwave and microwave for 15 second intervals, stirring in between, until your chocolate is completely melted. Using a spoon, drizzle your chocolate on top of each date per preference.
    • Add a sprinkle of maldon sea salt on top of each date and place in the fridge for at least 5 minutes, until the chocolate has slightly hardened. ENJOY!

    Video

    Notes

    Substitutions

    • Peanut Allergy – instead of peanut butter and peanuts, use any nut and nut butter alternative such as seed butter or oat butter!
    • Dairy-free– use dairy-free chocolate chips to make this recipe dairy-free.
    • Vegan/Vegetarian– use dairy-free chocolate to make this recipe vegan and vegetarian.
    This recipe is already gluten-free.

    Variations

    • Smooth- use smooth peanut butter if you don’t like a crunch!
    This recipe is kid-friendly and great for a bento box or lunch box treat!

    Equipment

    • Knife
    • Microwaveable Bowl
    • Plate
    • Spoon
    • Parchment Paper

    Storage

    Store leftovers of this healthy snicker date recipe in airtight container in the fridge for up to 1 week.

    Top tip

    Heat chocolate in 15 second intervals and stir in between to ensure to not overheat and burn the chocolate.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 109kcalCarbohydrates: 11gProtein: 3gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 0.1mgSodium: 47mgPotassium: 153mgFiber: 1gSugar: 8gVitamin A: 1IUVitamin C: 0.1mgCalcium: 29mgIron: 0.3mg
    Keyword Baby Led Weaning Snack, dates, Desserts, Healthy Snicker Dates, Healthy Snicker Dates Recipe, Snickers
    Tried this recipe?Let us know how it was!

    Food safety

    • Don’t leave food sitting out at room temperature for extended periods
    • Never leave cooking food unattended

    See more guidelines at USDA.gov.

    Related

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    • Banana Chocolate Chip Oatmeal Muffins
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    Comments

    1. Katy says

      November 14, 2023 at 1:15 pm

      5 stars
      These taste absolutely amazing!!! My friends ask me to make these on a weekly basis!

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    Hi, I'm Christina! I'm a Registered Dietitian, wife and mom that’s passionate about sharing all the tips, tricks, and recipes to live a healthy and balanced lifestyle. I’m a strong believer that balance is the key to success. It doesn’t need to be difficult, so come join the fun!

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