Snickers-Inspired Date Bark
Date bark inspired by Snickers features Medjool dates pressed into a single layer, topped with peanut butter, chopped peanuts, and semi-sweet chocolate. Flaky sea salt gives it a grown-up finish.
Servings: 15
Ingredients
- 18 Medjool dates pitted
- ⅓ cup creamy peanut butter
- ¼ cup peanuts chopped
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1 teaspoon coconut oil
- 1 ½ teaspoons flaky sea salt like Maldon
Instructions
- Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Split the dates open and arrange them in a rectangle, 3 wide and 6 deep, with the inside facing up.
- Place another sheet of parchment paper on top and press down with a book or another pan to create a connected layer of dates. Remove the top sheet.
- Spread the peanut butter over the dates in an even layer. Top with the chopped peanuts.
- Add the coconut oil and chocolate chips to a small bowl and melt. Spoon the chocolate onto the peanut layer and smooth it to cover edge to edge.
- Sprinkle the top with the flaky sea salt.
- Place the pan in the freezer for 10 to 15 minutes to set.
- Cut into pieces and serve.
Notes
- Medjool dates work best here. They're large and soft enough to press into a connected layer. If your dates feel dry, soak them in warm water for 10 minutes and pat them dry before pressing.
- To melt the chocolate, microwave in 30-second intervals, stirring between each, until smooth.
- If the peanut butter is too thick to spread, microwave it for 10 to 15 seconds first.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the freezer. Let pieces sit for a few minutes before eating if they're too firm to bite.
Nutrition
Calories: 200kcal | Carbohydrates: 30g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Cholesterol: 1mg | Sodium: 259mg | Potassium: 319mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 24g | Vitamin A: 49IU | Calcium: 31mg | Iron: 1mg