No-Refined-Sugar Whole Food Snickers Bar Dupes
A simple, no-bake Snickers bar dupe made with whole food ingredients only. Naturally sweetened with Medjool dates, layered with creamy peanut butter, crunchy peanuts, dark chocolate, and finished with flaky sea salt. No refined sugar, no baking, and incredibly satisfying.
Equipment
- Parchment paper
- Rolling Pin
- Sharp knife
- Microwave-safe bowl or double boiler
- Baking sheet or flat plate
Ingredients
Base Layer
- 12 –14 Medjool dates pitted
Toppings
- ½ cup creamy peanut butter peanuts only
- ⅓ cup chopped peanuts
- ¾ cup dark chocolate chips or chopped dark chocolate no refined sugar, if possible
- Flaky sea salt to taste
- Extra chopped peanuts for topping
Instructions
- Place the pitted Medjool dates on a sheet of parchment paper. Cover with a second sheet of parchment and use a rolling pin to roll and press the dates into a thin, even rectangle, pressing the dates together until they form a cohesive layer.
- Remove the top sheet of parchment. Spread the peanut butter evenly over the date layer using the back of a spoon or spatula.
- Sprinkle chopped peanuts evenly over the peanut butter layer, gently pressing them in so they adhere.
- Melt the dark chocolate in a microwave-safe bowl in 20–30 second intervals, stirring between each, until smooth. Alternatively, melt using a double boiler.
- Pour the melted chocolate over the peanut butter and peanut layer. Spread evenly to fully cover.
- Sprinkle flaky sea salt and additional chopped peanuts over the chocolate while it’s still warm.
- Transfer to the refrigerator and chill for 30–45 minutes, or until fully set. Once firm, slice into squares.
Notes
Store in the refrigerator for best texture.
These also freeze well if you want a firmer, extra-snappy bite.
If your dates are dry, let them sit in warm water for 5 minutes, then pat dry before rolling.
These also freeze well if you want a firmer, extra-snappy bite.
If your dates are dry, let them sit in warm water for 5 minutes, then pat dry before rolling.