Healthy Snickers Bars: A Deliciously Nutritious Treat You Can Make at Home
A Deliciously Nutritious Treat You Can Make at Home
- Author: Jenna
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 2 hours 15 minutes
- Yield: 12 bars 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-bake
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegan
- 1 cup dates, pitted
- 1/2 cup natural peanut butter
- 1/4 cup honey or maple syrup
- 1 cup rolled oats
- 1/2 cup dark chocolate chips
- 1/4 cup chopped peanuts
- 1/4 teaspoon sea salt
- In a food processor, blend the pitted dates until they form a sticky paste.
- Add the peanut butter, honey (or maple syrup), and sea salt to the dates and blend until well combined.
- In a mixing bowl, combine the date mixture with rolled oats and chopped peanuts.
- Press the mixture into a lined baking dish evenly.
- Melt the dark chocolate chips in a microwave or double boiler and pour over the pressed mixture.
- Refrigerate for at least 2 hours until set, then cut into bars.
Notes
- Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to a week.
- Feel free to substitute almond butter for peanut butter if desired.
- For a vegan option, use maple syrup instead of honey.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: Healthy Snickers Bars