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These 3-ingredient snickers bites are naturally sweetened and a healthier option to a traditional candy bar while still tasting indulgent. This recipe is gluten-free, dairy-free, and vegan friendly.
I’ve always loved snickers. Growing up, it was often the go-to candy bar that we’d put in our pockets when we went skiing. On the chairlift, we’d indulge in a few bites before the next run claiming that the protein in the peanut butter would sustain us.
Why You'll Love This Recipe
Typically, when you want something sweet, you want it now. When you have a sweet tooth, patience doesn’t really exist. These snickers bites are very easy to make and don’t take much time.
They're the perfect balance of salty and sweet. If you love the combination of chocolate and peanut butter, you're going to love these wholesome candy bites.
Ingredients
- Medjool dates. A great source of natural sweetness that has a caramel-like flavor and chewy texture.
- Crunchy peanut butter. The perfect salty compliment to the sweetness of the Medjool dates plus added texture.
- Chocolate chips. To coat the bites in and for that decadent flavor.
- Flaky salt - this adds a nice crunch on top and helps to balance out the sweetness, but is completely optional.
How to Make Snickers Bites
Start by removing the pit from each date. Do this by splitting the date with your hands (or a sharp knife) just enough to remove the pit without splitting them completely in half.
Spoon as much as you’d like of your nut or seed butter into each date (depending on the size of the date, this is about 1 teaspoon). Once stuffed, put them in the freezer while you melt the chocolate.
Melt chocolate chips with coconut oil (if using) and melt in the microwave or using the double boiler method until smooth.
Take the stuffed dates out of the freezer. With a fork, dip the stuffed dates into the melted chocolate mixture, completely dunking until well covered, shaking off any excess chocolate.
Substitutions & Variations
Please remember that recipes are just a starting point.
How can you make these snickers bites using what you already have? Here are some ideas…
- No peanut butter? Use cashew butter or almond butter instead.
- Nut-free? Substitute sun butter or tahini.
- No chocolate chips? Chop up your favorite chocolate bar instead.
- Additions: if your nut butter isn't crunchy, you can sprinkle nuts, seeds, or flakey salt on top.
Equipment
For this recipe, you'll need parchment paper or silicone baking mats (I’ve used these for years and highly recommend them, plus they’re a great eco-friendly option). You'll also need a rubber spatula to stir the chocolate, a glass bowl for the melted chocolate, and a fork to shake off any excess chocolate.
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Ingredients
- 8 Medjool dates
- 3 tablespoons crunchy peanut butter or substitute, see notes below
- ⅓ cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1 teaspoon coconut oil see notes below
- flaky sea salt optional
Instructions
- Start by removing the pit from each date. Do this by splitting the date with your hands (or a sharp knife) just enough to remove the pit without splitting them completely in half.
- Spoon as much as you’d like of your nut or seed butter into each date (depending on the size of the date, this is about 1 teaspoon). Once stuffed, put them in the freezer while you melt the chocolate.
- Melt chocolate chips with coconut oil (if using) and melt in the microwave or using the double boiler method until smooth.
- Take the stuffed dates out of the freezer. With a fork, dip the stuffed dates into the melted chocolate mixture, completely dunking until well covered, shaking off any excess chocolate.
- Place back in the freezer for at least 1 hour to harden and store in the fridge until ready to eat. Enjoy!
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