This trendy viral date Snickers is soft, nutty, and gooey in the center, just like the original Snickers chocolate bar. If you're looking to reduce your sugar intake but still have a strong craving for something sweet, then date Snickers are the guilt-free treats for you.
They encompass a bit of everything. The peanuts add a nutty and crunchy texture, the peanut butter provides a gooey consistency, the dates make them soft and chewy, and naturally, the chocolate coating elevates this healthy treat to a divine level! So what are you waiting for?! Make these delicious and easy-to-make guilt-free sweets.
Things to note for a perfect Date Snickers:
Peanut Butter: For a healthier option, I've chosen unsweetened peanut butter for this recipe. If the peanut butter is somewhat runny, refrigerate it overnight to allow it to set and thicken.
Medjool dates: Opt for a sweet date variety that is large and has a soft texture. I found that Medjool dates are ideal because they can hold a substantial amount of filling.
Compound Chocolate: I used a mix of dark and milk compound chocolate in this recipe. The choice of chocolate is entirely yours. While couverture chocolates do taste heavenly, they require tempering before being used to coat the dates. To simplify the process, I chose a mix of dark and milk compund chocolate.
Healthy Date Snickers: Makes 6-7 date snickers
Ingredients:
Peeled Peanuts - 1/4 cup
Peanut Butter - 2 tbsp. (heapful)
Medjool Dates - 7 no
Dark or Milk Compound chocolate - 100g
Crushed peanuts for garnish -1 tbsp
Method:
Heat a pan and place peanuts inside. Lightly roast the peanuts over medium heat for approximately 4-5 minutes, or until they begin to change color.
Set the roasted peanuts aside and let it cool to room temperature.
Combine the roasted, cooled peanuts with peanut butter in a bowl and set aside. If the mixture seems too runny, place it in the refrigerator.
Using a paring knife, pit the medjool dates by slicing them lengthwise and removing the seed from the center.
With your finger, carefully press the inside of the date to create a large cavity.
After pitting all the dates, use a spoon to fill each one with the peanut mixture. Place the filled dates in the refrigerator overnight to allow the peanut butter to set.
Place 100 grams of chopped dark or milk compound chocolate in a small heatproof bowl. Melt the chocolate using the double boiler method or in a microwave.
Once the chocolate has melted and is smooth, drop the filled in dates into the chocolate one at a time and use a spoon to cover it with chocolate.
Use a fork to lift the dates from the chocolate and gently tap it to let the excess chocolate drip off.
Carefully slide the coated dates onto a tray lined with parchment paper.
Continue this process until all the dates are covered in chocolate. If the melted chocolate begins to harden, you can reheat it.
Once all the dates are coated in chocolate, use a spoon to drizzle the remaining melted chocolate on top of the dates and garnish with crushed peanuts.
Chill the prepared date snickers in the refrigerator for 30 minutes to let the chocolate set. Store the snickers in an airtight container and enjoy. :)
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