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5-Ingredient Date Snickers Recipe

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These 5-Ingredient Date Snickers are a delicious and easy-to-make treat combining sweet dates, creamy peanut butter, crunchy peanuts, and rich dairy-free dark chocolate. Perfect for a quick snack or healthy dessert, these no-bake bites are naturally sweetened and finished with a sprinkle of Maldon salt for a perfect balance of flavors.

  • Total Time: 1 hour
  • Yield: 12 pieces

Ingredients

Main Ingredients

  • Organic pitted dates – 12 large
  • Organic peanut butter (or nut butter of your choice) – ½ cup
  • Organic dry-roasted or raw peanuts (or nut of your choice) – ½ cup
  • Dairy-free dark chocolate (such as Evolved chocolate) – 1 cup, chopped
  • Maldon salt – for sprinkling

Instructions

  1. Prepare Dates: Pit the dates if they are not already pitted. Slice each date down the middle lengthwise, being careful not to cut all the way through so the date opens like a pocket.
  2. Arrange Dates: Line a plate or a small baking sheet with parchment paper, ensuring it will fit into your freezer. Open each date slightly to form a pocket and space them evenly on the parchment paper.
  3. Fill with Nut Butter and Nuts: Fill each date about 75% full with your chosen nut butter. Top with a few peanuts inside each date pocket. Pinch the dates closed gently, then place the plate in the freezer for 15 to 20 minutes to allow the filling to firm.
  4. Melt Chocolate: While the dates are freezing, melt the dark chocolate gently, either using a double boiler or microwave in short bursts. Let the melted chocolate cool slightly but remain smooth and pourable.
  5. Coat Dates in Chocolate: Remove the dates from the freezer. Dip each date completely in the melted chocolate, using two spoons to help if desired, or drizzle the chocolate evenly over them for a lighter coating.
  6. Add Salt and Chill: Immediately sprinkle each chocolate-coated date with flakey Maldon salt. Return the dates to the freezer for 20 to 30 minutes, or until the chocolate has hardened completely.
  7. Serve or Store: Enjoy these Date Snickers immediately or store them in an airtight container in the refrigerator or freezer for later enjoyment.

Notes

  • You can substitute peanut butter and peanuts with any other nut or seed butter and nuts to suit your taste or dietary restrictions.
  • Be sure to use quality dairy-free dark chocolate if avoiding dairy.
  • The freezing steps help the filling set and the chocolate harden for the perfect chewy and crunchy texture.
  • Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to a week or in the freezer for longer storage.
  • Adjust the salt sprinkle amount according to your taste preference.
  • Author: Madelynn
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 0 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: No-Cook
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Vegan

Find it online: https://allyumcooks.com/5-ingredient-date-snickers-recipe/