QUICK AND HEALTHY SNICKERS
I think this is the second version of healthy snickers that I post on here. The truth is that the combination of flavors in a snickers bar is the easiest to recreate in a healthier version. This quick and healthy snickers recipe is the absolute best because its so easy to make. Since I personally discovered dates, I became their number 1 fan. It’s amazing how sweet they are on its own, right? A very natural way to sweeten any dessert you want. I usually add them to energy balls, when making healthier “candy” and things like that. Don’t worry, I’ll link those recipes in case you want to try them as well.
The idea of making desserts in their healthier version is not to replace the classic desserts. No way. I personally love finding healthy versions of my favorite desserts because I feel like I’m giving my body the best. It doesn’t mean that I eliminate the desserts that are not as healthy at all. In the end, it depends on your personal preference.
Before we keep going, I’ll link a couple of healthy recipes you might find interesting as well.
PARTS OF THESE QUICK AND HEALTHY SNICKERS
As you can see, I linked the recipe for the other healthy snickers you can find in the blog just above this section. That recipe has a few more ingredients and a few more steps than this one. For this recipe we are going to use only four ingredients. Dates, peanut butter, roasted peanuts, and unsweetened semisweet chocolate. Simple as that.
These quick and healthy snickers have no parts that need an explanation, so let’s talk about what makes them so great. The best thing about this recipe is that, If right now you feel like eating something sweet but healthy you can make these in 10 minutes. I am a fan of anything with chocolate. Actually, since I’ve found those sugar-free chocolates that taste good, I’m super happy. They are ideal for recipes like this one.
TIPS FOR PERFECT HEALTHY SNICKERS
Letting the chocolate harden: Ideally, assemble everything, cover in chocolate and let it harden on parchment paper. So that when you put it in the fridge and when the chocolate hardens, its super easy to lift them off and that chocolate doesn’t break. Also, you’ll speed up this process by putting the plate or tray in the refrigerator.
Assembly: Make sure to remove the seed from the center without completely splitting the date in half. Thus, its easier to fill with peanut butter and close again before dipping in chocolate.
Storing: Once that chocolate is solid again, you can transfer everything to a ziplock bag or a glass container for example and keep in the fridge if you plan to eat them in the next few days or the freezer if you want them to last a little longer.
EQUIPMENT
Knife: A butter knife to cut a little, remove the seed and add the peanut butter.
Bowl: A small bowl to melt the chocolate that you will use to dip the stuffed dates.
Fork: Using a fork is much easier than a spoon when dipping something in chocolate. So all the excess can fall back into the bowl easily.
Parchment paper: To put the snickers as you cover them in chocolate.
Plate: The best thing you can do is put parchment paper on a plate or tray so you can move everything easily.
QUICK AND HEALTHY SNICKERS
Ingredients
- 10 Dates
- 10 tsp peanut butter
- 30 pieces of roasted peanuts
- 100 gr sugar free semi sweet chocolate
Instructions
- Cut the date on the side for a bit. Take the seed out and fill it with a tsp of peanut butter and a couple pieces of roasted peanuts.
- Close the date back up and cover in melted chocolate.
- Tap the fork on the side of the bowl to let the excess fall back in.
- Place over parchment paper to let it harden.
- Repeat with the rest of the dates.
