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Close-up of homemade Date Snickers bars stacked on marble, showing layers of chewy date base, creamy peanut butter, and glossy dark chocolate with sea salt.

Healthy Homemade Date Snickers Bars

These Date Snickers Bars are a wholesome twist on the classic candy bar—made with chewy Medjool dates, creamy peanut butter, and a rich dark chocolate coating. They’re sweet, salty, and perfectly satisfying without refined sugar or artificial ingredients.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Fridge time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Course Dessert, Snack
Cuisine American
Servings 16 bars
Calories 210 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups Medjool dates pitted
  • 2 tablespoons coconut oil melted
  • 1/2 cup natural peanut butter
  • 2 tablespoons coconut oil melted
  • Pinch of sea salt
  • 1 cup dark chocolate chips 70%
  • 1 tablespoon coconut oil

Instructions
 

  • Line an 8x8 pan with parchment.
  • Blend dates and coconut oil into a sticky paste, then press into the pan.
  • Mix peanut butter, coconut oil, and salt; spread over the date layer.
  • Melt chocolate with coconut oil and pour over top.
  • Freeze 30 minutes until firm, then slice into bars.
  • Store in freezer and let soften before eating.

Notes

Soak dry dates in warm water for 10 minutes before blending. Swap peanut butter with almond, cashew, or sunflower seed butter for a nut-free version. Store bars in an airtight container in the freezer for up to 3 months.
Keyword healthy snickers bars, no bake treats, peanut butter dates