Easy Recipe for Healthy Snickers Snack Bars
Indulge your sweet tooth guilt-free with these homemade healthy snickers snack bars! Layers of chewy dates, natural creamy peanut butter and dark chocolate make these a delicious snack packed with wholesome ingredients and no refined sugar!
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I don’t think it comes as a surprise that I have a huge sweet tooth. The blog is packed with all sorts of delicious dessert recipes! Sometimes, though, you want to be able to indulge your sweet tooth in a healthier way (without sacrificing any flavor of course).
I decided to title these “healthy snickers,” because that was my initial reaction the first time I popped one of these little bites of heaven into my mouth. Upon trying them, I immediately texted my husband and said “they taste just like a Snickers!”
Easy, delicious, and guilt-free. What’s not to love?
Let’s make ’em!
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How to Make Healthy Snickers Bars
- Begin by lining an 8 x 8 inch baking pan with parchment paper and set aside.
- Prepare the dates by pitting them (if they haven’t been already) and slicing them in half lengthwise. Line them up along the bottom of the pan.
- Stir the peanut butter well. Pour over the dates, making sure to cover them well.
- Melt the chocolate by combing the chocolate chips and coconut oil in a small bowl. Microwave in small 20-30 second increments, stirring frequently until the chocolate has melted and has combined with the oil.
- Pour the melted chocolate over the peanut butter, using an offset rubber spatula to gently spread it to the edges of the pan.
- Sprinkle chopped pecans over the top and add the pan to the fridge or freezer to cool and set for 1-2 hours and up to overnight.
- Once cooled, slice the bars into small squares. Enjoy!
These bars store well in the fridge or freezer for a quick, delicious (and guilt-free!) snack.
Recipe FAQs
Yes. Almond butter would work well in this recipe!
I recommend storing these bars in the fridge or freezing so they stay intact. They are delicious cold! If they are left out at room temperature too long, the chocolate will begin to soften.
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Easy Healthy Snickers
- Total Time: 2 hours
- Yield: 12 small bars 1x
Description
Indulge your sweet tooth guilt-free with these homemade healthy snickers snack bars! Layers of chewy dates, natural peanut butter and dark chocolate make these a delicious snack with wholesome ingredients and no refined sugar!
Ingredients
- 12 dates (pitted and sliced lengthwise)
- 3/4 cup all natural creamy peanut butter
- 1 cup chocolate chips
- 1 tbsp coconut oil
- 1/4 cup chopped pecans
Instructions
- Begin by lining an 8 x 8 inch baking pan with parchment paper and set aside.
- Prepare the dates by pitting them (if they haven't been already) and slicing them in half lengthwise. Line them up along the bottom of the pan.
- Stir the peanut butter well. Pour over the dates, making sure to cover them well.
- Melt the chocolate by combing the chocolate chips and coconut oil in a small bowl. Microwave in small 20-30 second increments, stirring frequently until the chocolate has melted and has combined with the oil.
- Pour the melted chocolate over the peanut butter, using an offset rubber spatula to gently spread it to the edges of the pan.
- Sprinkle chopped pecans over the top and add the pan to the fridge or freezer to cool and set for 1-2 hours and up to overnight.
- Once cooled, slice the bars into small squares. Enjoy!
Notes
- This recipe can easily be doubled.
- Feel free to substitute another kind of nut butter for the peanut butter. Almond butter would be delicious!
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