This Date Snickers recipe makes a quick and easy kid-friendly snack with the flavors of a Snickers bar. It's a yummy, wholesome sweet treat!
Prep Time5 minutesmins
Cook Time0 minutesmins
Chill Time15 minutesmins
Total Time20 minutesmins
Servings: 8servings
Calories: 167kcal
Ingredients
24noor datesor 12 Medjool dates
¼cupalmond butteror nut butter of choice
½teaspoonflaky sea salt
¼cupchocolate chipsor Paleo chocolate drizzle (see below)
Chocolate Drizzle
2tablespooncoconut oil
1teaspoonscocoa powder
1teaspoonsmaple syrup
Instructions
Remove the pits from each date, making an opening from one end of the date to the other.
Use a small spoon to fill each date with about 1 teaspoon of nut butter, then gently close the date around the nut butter. Repeat until all of the dates are filled.
Set the dates in the refrigerator to chill for at least 15 minutes.
While the dates are chilling, prepare the chocolate drizzle. You have two options, melted chocolate or a cocoa-flavored coconut oil.
If using Chocolate Chips: Set the chocolate chips in a small microwave safe dish. Microwave for 30 seconds, then stir well. Repeat until the chocolate is melted and smooth, but not hot. If it starts to firm up too much to drizzle, warm it gently again for 10-15 seconds at a time and stir.
If using Coconut Oil: Set the coconut oil in a microwave safe dish. Microwave for 30 seconds, then stir well. Repeat until the coconut oil is fully melted, but not hot. Whisk in the cocoa powder and maple syrup until completed mixed. Allow it to cool slightly. If it hardens too much, warm it gently again in the microwave for 10-15 seconds at a time and stir.
Place the chilled dates on a cooling rack so extra chocolate drizzle is able to drip off.
Use a spoon to drizzle chocolate over each date, one at a time. Sprinkle a tiny bit of salt on top before it hardens, then move on to the next date.
Allow the chocolate to harden, then transfer the dates to a plate or dish. Store covered in the refrigerator for up to 4 days, or in the freezer for 2-3 months.
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Notes
This recipe can be made with Medjool dates if you can't find Noor dates.
To make the recipe dairy free, use a brand of dairy-free chocolate chips, such as Enjoy Life.