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Homemade date snickers coated in dark chocolate with peanut butter and sea salt on a white kitchen counter

Date Snickers Recipe

These homemade Date Snickers are the ultimate guilt-free candy alternative! Made with soft Medjool dates, creamy peanut butter, rich dark chocolate, and a sprinkle of sea salt, they’re vegan, gluten-free, and naturally sweetened. Perfect for a quick healthy dessert or snack anytime you crave something sweet and satisfying.
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Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: Healthy, No-Bake, Vegan
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 0 minutes
Chilling Time: 30 minutes
Total Time: 45 minutes
Servings: 16 pieces
Calories: 150kcal
Cost: $8

Equipment

  • Baking sheet For arranging dates while chilling
  • Parchment paper Prevents sticking
  • Small sharp knife To slice and pit dates
  • Microwave-safe bowl For melting chocolate
  • Fork or toothpick For dipping dates
  • Airtight container For storage

Ingredients

  • 16 large Medjool dates Pitted and softened if dry
  • ½ cup Natural peanut butter Creamy or crunchy
  • 1 ½ cups Dark chocolate chips 70% cacao or higher
  • ¼ cup Roasted peanuts Roughly chopped
  • 1 pinch Flaky sea salt For topping
  • 1 teaspoon Coconut oil Optional — helps chocolate melt smoothly
  • ½ teaspoon Vanilla extract Optional — adds depth of flavor

Instructions

  • Slice and pit dates; open like a book and line on parchment.
  • Fill each date with peanut butter and freeze 15–20 minutes.
  • Melt chocolate; dip each chilled date to coat evenly.
  • Top with peanuts and sea salt; freeze again until set.

Notes

Nutrition information is automatically calculated and should be used as an approximation.

Nutrition

Serving: 35g | Calories: 150kcal | Carbohydrates: 18g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Sodium: 40mg | Potassium: 200mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 14g | Vitamin A: 5IU | Vitamin C: 0.3mg | Calcium: 15mg | Iron: 1mg