Can I use any type of nut butter in this recipe?

Yes, any nut butter will work for date snickers but may alter the flavors a bit.

What is the best type of chocolate to use?

I found that dark chocolate worked best in this recipe but any type of chocolate will work as long as it melts well.

Can I add other toppings to the dates?

Yes, you can add shredded coconut, mini chocolate chips, more drizzled chocolate, sprinkles or crushed dried strawberries.

Easy Date Snickers - 5 Ingredients

Description

These no bake date snickers come together easily with just 5 ingredients. The dates are filled with creamy peanut butter and crunchy peanuts then dipped in melted chocolate. They make the best healthy treat everyone will love!

Ingredients

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10 medjool dates
4-5 tablespoons creamy peanut butter
1/4 cup peanuts – chopped
1/2 cup dark chocolate chips
1 tablespoons coconut oil
Flaky sea salt – optional but so good

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Instructions

Use a paring knife to carefully slice each date down the middle but don’t cut them all the way through since they will become the vessel for the peanut butter filling. Remove the pits and discard them, then place the pitted dates onto a lined pan.
Fill each date with peanut butter using a small spoon or add the peanut butter to the Ziplock sandwich bag and cut off one end to pipe the peanut butter easily into each date. Make sure not to fill them too much, about 3/4 full is a good amount.
Then top each filled date with some chopped peanuts. Place them into the freezer for 30 minutes, until the peanut butter is set. This makes it easier to dip them in the chocolate.
Add the chocolate chips and coconut oil to a microwave-safe dish and melt the chocolate in the microwave in 30 second intervals, stirring in between until the chocolate is fully melted – about 90 seconds.
Remove the filled dates from the freezer, and use two forks to carefully dip each fully into the chocolate, allowing any excess chocolate to drip off, then place each one back onto the lined pan. Top with more chopped peanuts and flaky sea salt. Note: make sure to top the dipped dates while the chocolate is till wet so the toppings stick better.
Place the chocolate dipped snickers dates into the fridge to set for 10-15 minutes. Then serve and enjoy!

Notes

Use Medjool dates since they are sweeter and fresher. I prefer dates with the pits in them since they have more flavor and tend. to be softer.
I used a salted caramel protein peanut butter that was amazing but any creamy nut butter will work.
Don’t skip chilling the filled dates before dipping them in the chocolate, chilling them makes it much easier to dip them without the filling falling out.
Store these snickers made from dates in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 7 days. Store them in the freezer in a freezer-safe container for up to 2 months.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Category: Healthy Desserts
Method: No Bake
Cuisine: American