4.96 25 Published Aug 20, 2023, Updated Feb 12, 2024 The base of this bark is medjool dates which are topped with a layer of peanut butter, chopped peanuts and melted chocolate. It legit tastes like a Snickers bar and is seriously SO addicting. I can’t wait for you to try it!
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
Tastes like a Snickers candy bar, but is made with wholesome, real food ingredients. Easy to make with only 5 main ingredients. A great healthier dessert option! Can easily be customized to your liking! It’s a no-bake treat aka no need to turn on your oven. Vegan, gluten-free, grain-free and can easily be made nut-free.
Health Benefits of Medjool Dates
I have an entire post on everything you need to know about Medjool dates, but at a quick glance, dates…
contain natural sugar, but have a low/medium glycemic index score due to containing a good amount of fiber, which helps to slow the release of carbohydrates and gives you sustained energy rather than spiking your blood sugar crazy high. are naturally low in fat. are packed with nutrients like potassium (50% more potassium by weight than a banana), copper, magnesium, vitamin B6, niacin, calcium, iron and vitamin K.
Ingredients Needed
How to Make
Start by lining a baking sheet with parchment paper. Lay out the pitted medjool dates flat on the baking sheet, ensuring they aren’t overlapping. Carefully spread a bit of the drippy peanut butter on top of each date. Sprinkle the chopped peanuts over the peanut butter-layered dates. In a microwave-safe bowl, melt the chocolate chips with the coconut oil. This should take around 30 seconds to 1 minute, but be sure to stir every 20 seconds to ensure the chocolate doesn’t burn. Once melted and smooth, drizzle or spread the chocolate mixture over the dates. Finish by sprinkling a bit of flaky sea salt over the chocolate-covered dates. Place the baking sheet in the refrigerator for at least an hour or until the chocolate has fully set. Once set, break into pieces and enjoy!
Variations
Peanut-free: If you have a peanut allergy, swap the peanut butter for almond butter or cashew butter and the peanuts for chopped almonds, cashews, pecans, walnuts or pistachios. Nut-free: If you need this recipe to be nut-free, swap the peanut butter with sunflower seed butter or tahini and skip the peanuts altogether or swap them with sunflower seeds or pepitas. Samoa date bark: I made a samoa date bark version that I shared on Instagram. It’s made with cashew butter instead of peanut butter and toasted shredded coconut instead of chopped peanuts. It’s so good and definitely reminds me of my 4-ingredient samoas.
Tips for Success
Quality of dates: Opt for fresh Medjool dates that are soft and plump. Older dates tend to be drier and won’t provide the desired chewy texture. Soak dates if needed: If you find that your dates are quite hard you can let them soak in hot water for about 10 minutes to soften them up a bit. Just make sure to drain and blot the excess water up before placing the dates on your baking pan. Don’t skip the coconut oil: Don’t skip this in the chocolate! The coconut oil creates a smooth and glossy finish to your melted chocolate and helps it to harden faster.
How to Store
I recommend storing this date bark in an airtight container in the fridge. It should last up to one week… but I bet they’ll be gone before then! You can also store this sweet treat in the freezer for up to 3 months. Pro tip: If you’re storing in the freezer, the dates will get pretty hard so let the bark sit out a few minutes before biting into it.
More Date Recipes to Try
Oatmeal Date Cookies 4-Ingredient Samoas Samoa Baked Oatmeal Chocolate Covered Snickers Stuffed Dates Bacon Wrapped Dates
More No Bake Treats to Try
Frozen Cottage Cheese Bark Chocolate Peanut Butter Banana Bark Vegan Blueberry Cheesecake Bars No Bake Energy Balls Chocolate Peanut Butter Strawberry Bark
Be sure to check out all of medjool date recipes as well as the full collection of dessert recipes on EBF!
