Date Bark Snickers Style (Printable)

Sweet dates with peanut butter and chocolate, topped with nuts for a rich, no-bake treat.

# What You'll Need:

→ Base

01 - 16 Medjool dates, pitted and halved

→ Filling

02 - ½ cup natural creamy peanut butter

→ Topping

03 - 7 oz dark or milk chocolate, chopped
04 - 2 tablespoons coconut oil (optional, for smoother chocolate)
05 - ⅓ cup roasted peanuts, coarsely chopped
06 - Flaky sea salt, for sprinkling (optional)

# Directions:

01 - Line a baking sheet or tray with parchment paper.
02 - Place the pitted and halved dates, cut side up, in a single layer, slightly overlapping to form a solid rectangular or square base.
03 - Evenly spread the natural creamy peanut butter over the dates, filling each cavity generously.
04 - Melt the chopped chocolate with coconut oil (if using) in a microwave or over a double boiler until smooth.
05 - Pour or drizzle the melted chocolate evenly over the peanut butter and date layer, covering completely.
06 - Immediately sprinkle the coarsely chopped peanuts and flaky sea salt (if using) over the melted chocolate.
07 - Place the tray in the freezer for at least 1 hour or until the chocolate is set and firm.
08 - Using a sharp knife, cut the frozen bark into pieces. Serve directly from the freezer for optimal texture.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • It tastes like a Snickers bar but with real, whole ingredients you actually recognize.
  • No oven required, no baking skills needed—just a freezer and patience.
  • It comes together in 15 minutes of actual work, making it perfect for last-minute gatherings.
02 -
  • If your chocolate seizes (gets grainy and stiff), add a tiny bit of coconut oil or milk and keep stirring—it'll come back.
  • Don't skip the flaky salt even if you think you don't like salt on chocolate; it's the thing that makes people stop and ask what makes this taste so good.
03 -
  • Chop your chocolate small and use a microwave or double boiler with intention—nobody likes grainy chocolate, and that moment of patience pays off.
  • The combination of peanut butter and sea salt is where the magic lives; don't skip either one thinking you'll miss them later.
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