If you’re craving something sweet, indulgent, and a little nostalgic without all the processed sugar, you need to try these 4-ingredient date snickers recipe. A super easy sweet treat that tastes amazing, easy to make and is good for you!

This date snickers recipe may not taste exactly like the real snickers bar, but it’s a yummy alternative when you’re craving that sweet and salty taste without all the processed ingredients. Made at home in minutes and tastes just as good, if not better (in my opinion it’s the latter!). Don’t get me wrong, snickers are good, but for me they’re too sickly sweet. I’ve also developed a taste for dark chocolate, so milk chocolate just does not taste good to me anymore.

Unlike traditional chocolate bars that are made with corn syrup, palm fat and emulsifiers, these date snickers offer a more nourishing option. The combination of fibre from the dates, protein and healthy fats from the peanuts/peanut butter, and antioxidants from the dark chocolate makes this a more balanced option when you’re looking for a treat. One that will satisfy your cravings while nourishing your body.

A tasty mix of sweetness from the dates, richness from the peanut butter, and a salty crunch from the peanuts. The dark chocolate adds a sophisticated depth of flavour and bitter notes that balances out the sweet dates perfectly.

Why I love this date snickers recipe:

Anything with dates and I’m in! Naturally sweet, packed with goodness – they make every treat better. I grew up eating them, as a snack, in desserts and as part of breakfast. Needless to say they have a special place in my heart – I’ll always be drawn to anything with dates.

Medjool dates are the star of this treat. Their soft, caramel-like texture makes them the perfect natural base for creating a “Snickers” vibe – no refined sugar needed. When stuffed with creamy peanut butter and crunchy peanuts, then coated in rich dark chocolate, they transform into the ultimate bite-sized dessert.

They’re great as a post-workout snack, mid-afternoon snack when you need an energy boost, a healthier dessert, or a fun addition to a party platter or holiday spread.

Why you need to try this date snickers recipe:

These little bites of joy are:

Naturally sweetened with dates
A source of plant-based protein and healthy fats
Gluten-free, vegan and dairy-free (if you use dairy-free dark chocolate)
No-bake and super easy to put together
Perfect for meal prep or a quick afternoon pick-me-up

And with only four ingredients, you likely already have everything you need in your pantry.

What you need to make this date snickers recipe:

Dates – I love using Palestinian Medjool dates as they have the best fudgy, soft texture and have just the right level of sweetness without being too sweet.

Peanut butter – I used natural smooth peanut butter, but you can use crunchy peanut butter. If you do, feel free to omit the peanuts since there will already be some crunch in the peanut butter itself.

Peanuts – Salted peanuts work best. The saltiness works so well with the sweetness of the dates. Of course you can use unsalted peanuts if you want to reduce your salt intake.

Dark chocolate – 70% dark chocolate or above is best. The bitter notes add so much depth of flavour turning these date snickers into a sophisticated bite size dessert.

How to store your date snickers:

Best stored in an air-tight container in the fridge, or you can freeze leftovers.

This date snickers recipe is:

Healthy
Easy to make
Only call for 4 main ingredients
A source of fibre, antioxidants and healthy fats
The perfect mid-day treat or light post dinner treat
Great addition to add to lunch boxes
Vegan
Dairy-free
Gluten-free
Soy-free
So yummy!