Craving a sweet treat but looking to keep it healthy? These homemade “Snickers” bars are a fantastic, nutritious alternative to the classic candy bar. Made with natural ingredients like dates, peanut butter, and oats, this sugar-free dessert is quick to make and satisfyingly delicious.
Ingredients:
- Pitted Dates: 6 ounces (170 grams)
- Peanut Butter: 2 tablespoons (preferably unsweetened)
- Salt: A pinch
- Chopped Oatmeal: 1 cup (about 90 grams)
- Salted Peanuts: 2.1 ounces (60 grams), chopped
Instructions:
- Prepare the Date and Peanut Butter Mixture:
- Place the pitted dates in a food processor and blend until they form a sticky paste. If the dates are a bit dry, you can soak them in warm water for a few minutes before processing.
- Add the peanut butter and a pinch of salt to the date paste.
- Mix once more until the blend is smooth and thoroughly unified.
- Add the Oats and Peanuts:
- Transfer the date and peanut butter mixture to a mixing bowl. Add the chopped oatmeal and salted peanuts to the bowl.
- Mix everything together using a spatula or your hands until the oats and peanuts are evenly incorporated into the date mixture.
- The blend should have a dense, tacky consistency.
- Shape the Bars:
- Line a small baking dish or a flat tray with parchment paper. Press the mixture into the dish, spreading it out evenly and pressing it down firmly with your hands or the back of a spoon to create a flat, even layer.
- If you prefer, you can also shape the mixture into individual bars or bites by rolling portions into small logs or pressing them into bar shapes.
- Chill and Set:
- Place the dish or tray in the refrigerator and allow the bars to chill for at least 1 hour, or until they are firm and set.
- Once set, remove from the refrigerator and cut into bars or squares.
- Serve:
- These healthy “Snickers” bars are ready to enjoy straight from the fridge.
- Keep any remaining portions in a sealed container in the fridge, where they’ll stay fresh for up to seven days.
Conclusion:
These Healthy Sugar-Free “Snickers” Bars are a delicious, guilt-free way to satisfy your sweet tooth. With the natural sweetness of dates, the creamy richness of peanut butter, and the crunch of oats and peanuts, they offer a wholesome alternative to traditional candy bars. Perfect as a snack or dessert, these bars are sure to become a favorite in your healthy treat repertoire!