Date Bark Snickers Style (Printable Version)

Layered dates with peanut butter, chocolate coating, and crunchy nut topping for a nutritious snack.

# What You'll Need:

→ Base

01 - 16 Medjool dates, pitted and halved

→ Filling

02 - 1/2 cup natural creamy peanut butter

→ Topping

03 - 7 oz dark or milk chocolate, chopped
04 - 2 tbsp coconut oil (optional)
05 - 1/3 cup roasted peanuts, coarsely chopped
06 - Flaky sea salt (optional)

# Steps to Follow:

01 - Line a baking sheet or tray with parchment paper; arrange the pitted and halved dates, cut side up, in a single layer forming a solid base by slightly overlapping.
02 - Spread the natural creamy peanut butter evenly over the date layer, filling cavities generously.
03 - Gently melt the chopped chocolate with coconut oil, if using, in a microwave or over a double boiler until smooth.
04 - Drizzle the melted chocolate evenly over the peanut butter and dates, ensuring full coverage.
05 - Immediately sprinkle the chopped roasted peanuts and flaky sea salt on top of the melted chocolate.
06 - Place the tray in the freezer for at least 1 hour or until the chocolate is firm.
07 - Remove from the freezer and slice into bark pieces using a sharp knife; serve chilled for optimal texture.

# Additional Tips::

01 -
  • No oven required, just a microwave and a freezer, making it perfect for when you want something impressive without the heat.
  • The natural sweetness of dates means you're not drowning in refined sugar, yet it tastes like dessert should.
  • One batch disappears fast, which is both a blessing and a warning to keep your freezer stocked.
02 -
  • The chocolate must go on while it's still warm enough to spread easily, but if you wait too long it hardens and splits instead of coating smoothly.
  • Freezing is essential—this isn't something that sets at room temperature, and serving it cold preserves that satisfying texture contrast between creamy and snappy.
03 -
  • Warm the knife under hot water and dry it between cuts for clean, neat pieces instead of chocolate shattering everywhere.
  • Serve straight from the freezer—the contrast between the snappy chocolate shell and the chewy date-peanut butter center is what makes this bark truly special.
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