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    Homemade Snickers With Dates [Gluten-Free]

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    With a chewy chocolate base and topped with homemade caramel sauce and crunchy peanuts, these homemade Snickers with dates are a great way to curb your sweet tooth.

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    One of my kids' favorite desserts especially around Easter are these homemade Snickers with dates! A no-bake recipe means they're easy to whip up and the result is a caramel-like, chewy base with an indulgent crunch- kinda like this homemade chocolate turtles recipe.

    These vegan Snickers bars are mini in size (though you can make them bigger) and sweetened with only dates (like this homemade chocolate date bark) and maple syrup. As a Certified Nutrition Coach, I love that they're a healthier dessert recipe but still have such a classic flavor.

    Why You'll Love This Recipe

    Easy to make: No baking is required for these homemade Snickers bars!

    Low calorie: There's only 137 calories in each bar as they're mini in size making them a great bite-sized treat.

    Allergy-friendly: You won't believe that these Snickers are dairy-free, gluten-free, grain-free, paleo, and vegan-friendly.

    As a Certified Nutrition Coach, these bars are a favorite because they're:

    Ingredients and Substitutions

    Though the ingredients list looks long, they really do come together easily. Most of the things you need are right out of your gluten-free pantry too.

    • Dates
    • Peanut butter - natural is best as it blends better
    • Maple syrup
    • Cacao powder
    • Coconut milk
    • Arrowroot powder
    • Almond butter
    • Coconut oil
    • Sea salt
    • Peanuts

    How To Make Homemade Snickers With Dates

    Step 1: Process the dates and nut butter in a food processor until smooth.

    Step 2: Melt together the peanut butter, maple syrup, and coconut milk.

    a mini food processor with dates and cacao powder in it
    a small pot with cacao butter, peanut butter and maple syrup

    Step 3: Mix together the date mixture, melted mixture, and cacao powder until combined. Add in the arrowroot powder and let sit before portioning them into molds.

    Step 4: Sprinkle the tops of the bars with crushed peanuts and press them in.

    Pink silicone mold being filled with homemade snickers base with more mix in a steel bowl beside it
    Pink silicone mold with homemade candy bars topped with peanuts and a plastic bag with caramel sauce in it

    Step 5: Melt together the caramel sauce ingredients and drizzle it on top. Freeze to set.

    Pink silicone mold with homemade chocolate bars topped with peanuts and one hand drizzling homemade caramel sauce on top from a plastic bag

    Important Teaching Tips

    I used mini rectangle silicone molds to make the bars. You can make them into bigger molds you may just need to adjust the freezer time.

    Soak your dates in warm water before you need them. This helps them blend smoothly. When making the date paste, add as little water as possible. Sometimes the dates can be hard to process down into a paste. However, the more water you add, the more you’ll struggle to firm up the bars.

    Instead of adding more water, simply wait until you melt the peanut butter mixture down and add that to the processor. It should make it easier.

    Make sure you use runny almond butter (not the hard part of the bottom of the container!) for the caramel sauce or it won't mix.

    You do need to melt the coconut oil and whisk in the almond butter to get a warm and thus runny texture. Simply whisking the ingredients together will make the mixture thick and a bit chunky.

    However, you don’t want the mixture hot when you portion it into the plastic bag! So, heat the oil minimally and over very low heat. Then, whisk in the almond butter and let it sit briefly, or use your finger to ensure it’s not hot.

    vegan homemade snickers bars lined up in front of a pink mold with more bars and a purple bowl with peanuts in it

    How To Store Them

    Store the homemade Snickers with dates in the fridge or freezer. Dates don’t freeze solid so you can actually enjoy them right from the freezer..

    In order for them to firm up, they must be placed in the freezer to set (otherwise they’re too soft and mush). Once they’re set though they can be placed in the fridge and eaten anytime or in the freezer.

    They'll stay fresh in the fridge for up to a week and in the freezer for 3 months. If stored in the freezer, simply let them thaw for a few minutes before eating.

    Flavor Variations

    There are a few ways you can vary the flavor of these homemade Snickers bars. Below are a few of our favorites!

    Minty: Just like these mint chocolate protein bars, you can add a splash of mint extract to the date mixture for a pop of freshness.

    Nuts: You can mix and match the nuts and nut butters you use in the recipe. I like to use roasted hazelnuts on top for pure indulgence.

    Toppings: Of course, you can make these date Snickers more festive by sprinkling on colored sprinkles or candy hearts for the occasion.

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    Frequently Asked Questions

    Are Snickers gluten-free?

    While store-bought Snickers bars don’t contain any gluten. If you have celiac disease you’ll want to confirm that they are processed in a gluten-free plant as cross-contamination can occur.

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    vegan homemade snickers bars lined up in front of a pink mold with more bars and a purple bowl with peanuts in it
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    Homemade Snickers With Dates

    Rich in chocolate flavor with a homemade caramel sauce and bite of crunch these homemade Snickers with dates are the perfect healthy candy bar.
    5 from 8 votes
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    Prep Time 20 minutes mins
    Cook Time 0 minutes mins
    Chilling Time 1 hour hr
    Total Time 1 hour hr 20 minutes mins
    Course Dessert
    Cuisine American
    Servings 10 servings
    Calories 130 kcal

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    Equipment

    • Mini rectangle molds

    Ingredients
      

    For the date bar

    • 1 cup Dates soaked in warm water for 20 minutes
    • ¼ cup Peanut butter natural
    • 3 tablespoons Coconut milk
    • ⅛ cup Maple syrup
    • 1.5 tablespoons Cacao powder
    • 1 teaspoon Arrowroot powder
    • ¼ teaspoon Sea salt
    • 2 tablespoons peanuts crushed or chopped

    For the caramel sauce

    • ⅛ cup Almond butter
    • 2 teaspoon Coconut oil measured solid
    • 1 teaspoon Maple syrup

    Instructions
     

    • In a small pot, heat the peanut butter, cacao butter, and maple syrup over low heat until melted.
    • While heating, drain the dates and process in a food processor to make date paste. You may need to scrape down the sides. If they’re not processing, add one tablespoon of water but no more.
    • Once the peanut butter mixture is combined, pour into the food processor along with the sea salt and cacao powder Process until smooth.
    • Scrape the mixture into a bowl and mix in the arrowroot powder. Mix well.
    • Let sit for five full minutes.
    • Using a silicone spatula, portion the mixture into a candy mold. Press down so no bubbles remain and scrape the surface so that all bars are even.
    • Sprinkle the peanuts over the bars and press down slightly so they stick.
    • Make the caramel topping by heating the coconut oil over very low heat until just melted. Mix in the almond butter, vanilla, and maple syrup until smooth.
    • Let the mixture cool slightly but no harden and portion it into a plastic baggie.
    • Cut the tip off the baggie and begin to drizzle the caramel over the bars.
    • Pop into the freezer and let sit for sixty minutes. Then, carefully pop the homemade snickers bars out of the molds and store them!

    Notes

    The recipe makes 20 minibars. Each serving is two bars.
    The recipe was initially made with cocoa butter in place of coconut milk. Both work. Make sure to use coconut milk from a can though (thick white part) and not a carton.
    Soak your dates in warm water before you need them. This helps them blend smoothly. When making the date paste, add as little water as possible. Sometimes the dates can be hard to process down into a paste. However, the more water you add, the more you’ll struggle to firm up the bars.
    Instead of adding more water, simply wait until you melt the peanut butter mixture down and add that to the processor. It should make it easier.
    Make sure you use runny almond butter (not the hard part of the bottom of the container!) for the caramel sauce or it won't mix.
    You do need to melt the coconut oil and whisk in the almond butter to get a warm and thus runny texture. Simply whisking the ingredients together will make the mixture thick and a bit chunky.
    However, you don’t want the mixture hot when you portion it into the plastic bag! So, heat the oil minimally and over very low heat. Then, whisk in the almond butter and let it sit briefly, or use your finger to ensure it’s not hot.
     
    Disclaimer:

    Nutrition values are estimates only, using online calculators. Please verify using your own data"

    Nutrition

    Calories: 130kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 3gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gSodium: 97mgPotassium: 192mgFiber: 2gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 2IUVitamin C: 0.1mgCalcium: 24mgIron: 1mg
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    Reader Interactions

    Comments

    1. Loren

      April 12, 2021 at 10:38 pm

      5 stars
      These are the perfect paleo no bake treat!

      Reply
      • fitasamamabear

        April 13, 2021 at 6:24 pm

        They're super tasty!

        Reply
    2. Jean Choi

      April 13, 2021 at 12:27 am

      5 stars
      These look amazing, and so much healthier than the original! Can't wait to make this.

      Reply
      • fitasamamabear

        April 13, 2021 at 6:25 pm

        Definitely a bit healthier, they're a treat I don't mind my kiddos having!

        Reply
    3. Donny

      April 13, 2021 at 11:37 pm

      5 stars
      Snickers used to be my favorite so I'm so excited to try these!

      Reply
    4. Megan Stevens

      April 14, 2021 at 3:30 am

      5 stars
      I always love egg-free treats, and these look amazing! Thanks for the step-by-step photos! I need to get that candy mold.

      Reply
      • fitasamamabear

        April 21, 2021 at 1:12 pm

        The candy mold makes it look real!!

        Reply
    5. ChihYu

      April 14, 2021 at 5:29 pm

      5 stars
      Yum!! So fun and delicious!

      Reply
      • fitasamamabear

        April 21, 2021 at 1:12 pm

        My kiddos LOVE them!

        Reply
    6. Yang

      April 16, 2021 at 6:19 pm

      5 stars
      What a creative way to make caramel sauce! The snickers bars look yummy, I can't wait to make them.

      Reply
      • fitasamamabear

        April 21, 2021 at 1:12 pm

        Haha we use that caramel sauce for everything!

        Reply
    7. Erin

      April 17, 2021 at 12:25 pm

      Anything with dates and peanut butter in it has to be good! I love the other ingredients, too. I can't wait to try this!

      Reply
      • fitasamamabear

        April 21, 2021 at 1:13 pm

        Haha right?! Best combo of life.

        Reply
    8. jennifer

      April 20, 2021 at 1:27 am

      5 stars
      ermagawd, YES! I'm making these this week and am so exited -- that caramel sauce is the perfect touch!

      Reply
      • fitasamamabear

        April 21, 2021 at 1:13 pm

        The caramel sauce is our favorite! Tasty on ice cream too 😉

        Reply
    9. Glenda

      January 06, 2022 at 7:33 pm

      5 stars
      Dates are my number 1 favorite sugar replacement when baking! They're extraordinary in these mock Snickers bars. They help create that caramely flavor and mouth-feel I want from candy. Delicious! Thanks for sharing!

      Reply
      • fitasamamabear

        January 10, 2022 at 12:22 am

        Right?! Dates work so beautifully for a sweetener replacement!

        Reply
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