Description
Indulge in these easy-to-make Date Snickers, a 4-ingredient healthy treat that combines the natural sweetness of dates with the crunch of nuts and the richness of cocoa for a guilt-free dessert.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups Medjool dates
- pitted
- 1 cup raw almonds or peanuts
- toasted
- 2 tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/4 tsp sea salt
- 2 tbsp melted dark chocolate for drizzling
- 1 tbsp toasted coconut flakes for sprinkling
Instructions
- In a food processor, combine the pitted Medjool dates, toasted almonds or peanuts, cocoa powder, and sea salt. Process until the mixture is smooth and sticky.
- Transfer the mixture to a lined baking dish and press it down to form an even layer. Chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes.
- Once set, cut into bars or squares. Optionally, drizzle the bars with melted dark chocolate and sprinkle toasted coconut flakes on top before serving.
Notes
For added texture, consider using a mix of nuts. Adjust the sweetness by adding more or less cocoa powder depending on your taste preference.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert, Snack
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 145 kcal
- Sugar: 15 g
- Sodium: 55 mg
- Fat: 6 g
- Saturated Fat: 1 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4.5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 22 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
Keywords: Date Snickers, healthy treats, 4-ingredient dessert, Medjool dates, homemade snacks