These 4-ingredient Date Snickers are delicious, super easy to make, and a healthier twist on the classic Snickers bar. Made with simple ingredients like dates, roasted peanuts, peanut butter, and dark chocolate, these no-bake bars take only 10 minutes!
When you pair dates with chocolate and peanuts, they turn into something truly magical—chewy, chocolatey, and oh-so-delicious, with caramel goodness.
Molecular techniques can create playful textures and presentations in your desserts.
Whether you are following a vegan diet, looking for a healthy snack, need a party dessert, or just want to make something fun, this recipe is for you.
About Date Snickers
Viral Date Snickers are a fun and satisfying treat that tastes like a decadent dessert but with a healthier twist. These no-bake date bites are a quick dessert made with just four ingredients: soft dates for caramel sweetness, chocolate for decadence, peanut butter for nutty creaminess, and roasted salted peanuts for that irresistible crunch.
The best part about this Snickers recipe is that it’s no-bake, and you don’t need any fancy tools.
These amazing treats are easy to make, fun to share, and impossible to resist. Plus, they’re ready in under 30 minutes!
Dates are known for their amazing health benefits and natural sweetness, which is why they’re called nature’s candy. These bite-sized date treats taste like gourmet candy bars but are naturally sweetened and absolutely guilt-free.
Mark my words when I say that this Date Snickers recipe is just too good—and it’s kid-approved! When my daughter took the first bite, she was in such awe that she couldn’t believe how a date could taste exactly like a Snickers bar.
Try them today and let me know how they turned out for you!
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
These Date Snickers ✔ are simple and easy to make
✔ use just 4 ingredients
✔ are naturally sweetened
✔ are refined sugar-free
✔ are vegan-friendly
✔ have the benefits of dark chocolate
✔ make a fun and healthy treat
✔ are loved by kids and adults alike
✔ are perfect for snacking and festive platters
✔ are also lovely for gifting
Ingredients
Dates: The main ingredient of this recipe. For an ideal caramel-like texture, you can use Medjool dates or soft and juicy dates. You can also use pitted dates to save time.
Peanut Butter: For rich, nutty creaminess, I used creamy peanut butter. You can also use crunchy peanut butter.
Chocolate: I used 200 grams of melted dark chocolate for making these Date Snickers. You can also use milk chocolate for a more decadent version.
Roasted Salted Peanuts: You’ll need a handful to fill the dates, along with some crushed peanuts for topping. The topping is optional but recommended for added nutty crunch and a salty taste.
Variations
Other Nut Butter
For filling the dates, you can also use other nut butters such as almond butter, pistachio butter, cashew butter, or even tahini for a different flavor.
Chocolate
Instead of a chocolate bar, you can also use chocolate chips or chocolate chunks. You can use white chocolate for a sweeter taste or sugar-free chocolate for a keto-friendly version.
Toppings
I topped them with crushed roasted salted peanuts, but you can also use other toppings like sea salt flakes, shredded coconut, toasted almonds, toasted pistachios, sesame seeds, or a drizzle of caramel for a different flavor.
Added Crunch
For added salty crunch and variation, you can also insert a thin slice of pretzel inside the date before filling.
Serving Suggestions
Just like any other chocolate treat, they taste great on their own as a dessert. You can also serve them as a quick snack with a cup of hot chocolate, hot coffee or caramel chai.
They can also be served as part of a dessert platter along with fresh fruit and nuts, or desserts like Chocolate Pomegranate Bites, Chocolate Lava Cake, Chocolate Covered Blueberries, or Chocolate Banana Bread for parties.
Alternatively, wrap each date in cute gift wrap, add them to a jar or container, and your festive treat box for gifting is ready.
Storage Suggestions
They stay fresh for up to a week when stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
Freezing: For a longer shelf life, you can also freeze them in a freezer-safe container for up to a month. Just thaw for a few minutes before enjoying it!
Tips and Tricks to make the best Date Snickers
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Pitting Dates: To remove the pits, make a small slit without cutting all the way through. You can also use pitted dates in this recipe.
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Chocolate Coating: Use a fork or skewer to dip the dates and let the excess chocolate drip off before placing them on parchment paper. This ensures a smooth topping.
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Setting: Make sure to freeze the dates for 30 minutes to set.
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Easier Handling: If it’s tricky to coat the dates with filling, freeze the dates with peanut butter filling for 10 minutes before coating them with chocolate. This makes handling easier and prevents melting.
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Double-Coat: For an extra chocolatey layer, dip the dates twice in chocolate. This double coating gives them a more chocolatey and luxurious finish.
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Vegan Option: Use vegan-friendly chocolate to make this Date Snickers recipe vegan.
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Crunchy Coating: Add 2–3 tablespoons of crushed roasted peanuts to the melted chocolate before coating the dates. This will give them a crunchier outer layer.
Date Snickers (Step-by-step photo instructions)
How to make Date Snickers
- Add the dark chocolate in a microwave-safe bowl and heat it in 20-second intervals, stirring in between, until fully melted and smooth. Remove the pits from the dates by making a small slit along one side without cutting them entirely in half.
- Fill each date with about 1 teaspoon of peanut butter and a few roasted salted peanuts for added crunch. Using a fork or skewer, dip each stuffed date into the melted chocolate, make sure it is fully coated. Let the chocolate to drip off.
- Line a baking tray with a parchment paper. Place the coated dates on a parchment-lined tray. Sprinkle crushed peanuts over the chocolate-coated dates before the chocolate sets for extra crunch.
- Freeze the dates for 30 minutes or until the chocolate is firm. Once firm, remove them from the tray, serve immediately or store for later.
Recipe Card
Date Snickers [Recipe]
★★★★★
(Rating: 5 from 6 reviews)
| Prep time 🕐 | Cook time 🕐 | Total time 🕐 |
|---|---|---|
| 7 mins | ||
| Category ☶ | Cuisine ♨ | Serves ☺ |
| Desserts | International | 18 |
| Nutrition Info ⊛ | Serving size ⊚ | |
| 163 calories | 1 |
INGREDIENTS
For Date Snickers
- 16–18 soft or medjool dates
- Peanut butter
- 200 grams milk chocolate
- Roasted salted peanuts
INSTRUCTIONS:
How to make Date Snickers
- Add the dark chocolate in a microwave-safe bowl and heat it in 20-second intervals, stirring in between, until fully melted and smooth. Remove the pits from the dates by making a small slit along one side without cutting them entirely in half.
- Fill each date with about 1 teaspoon of peanut butter and a few roasted salted peanuts for added crunch. Using a fork or skewer, dip each stuffed date into the melted chocolate, make sure it is fully coated. Let the chocolate to drip off.
- Line a baking tray with a parchment paper. Place the coated dates on a parchment-lined tray. Sprinkle crushed peanuts over the chocolate-coated dates before the chocolate sets for extra crunch.
- Freeze the dates for 30 minutes or until the chocolate is firm. Once firm, remove them from the tray, serve immediately or store for later.
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NOTES:
- For an extra chocolatey layer, dip the dates twice in chocolate. This double coating gives them a more chocolatey and luxurious finish.
- For a crunchier outer layer, add 2–3 tablespoons of crushed roasted peanuts to the melted chocolate before coating the dates.
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