Date sweetened, ice cream & peanut butter filled, chocolate coated Date Snickers Bars. They’re a real life dream. Truly, I can’t believe how much I love these tiny bites of heaven!
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4 Ingredient Treat!
Begin by pitting the large dates.
Lay plastic wrap on the surface you will be making the Date Snickers Bars on. Lay the dates one at a time flat in horizontal rows of 3, and vertical rows of 4. Mash the edges of the dates together so they form 1 large rectangle.
Add a thin layer of peanut butter over the dates. Next, add a layer of the coconut ice cream over the peanut butter.The ice cream will begin to melt quick to you’re going to want to do this quickly!
Lift the long sides of the rectangle, so they meet at the top, and press the dates together. You should have one long log of ice cream and peanut butter wrapped in dates. Wrap the plastic around it, and transfer to the freezer!
I’d suggest letting that freeze for an hour.
Once you’re almost ready to the date log out of the freezer, melt the chocolate chips.
Remove the date log from the freezer & cut them into 1 inch pieces. They should basically look like date wrapped ice cream sushi! Add a generous dollop of chocolate to each piece and enjoy or freeze if you’re not eating them right away!
Healthy Delicacies
We can all relate to that need for a treat! Mine usually hits around 3 in the afternoon and I’m craving a little something sweet. These Date Snickers Bars are the perfect healthy delicacy to enjoy when that kicks in! These hit the sweet spot & taste exactly like an ice cream snickers bar—of course without having to compromise on choosing healthy! Keeping these types of sweets in the freezer are such a good way for me to stay on track and balanced!
These are also an amazing pre-workout boost! When I was training for my marathon—these were incredible mid long run as they’re so rich in natural sugars (mainly glucose and fructose). These types of sugars provide a quick and natural energy boost, making them a perfect snack for any workout! Also, a great option when you’re just in need of a quick energy fix!
Best Kind of Dates
I’ve experimented with a couple types of dates, and come to the conclusion that Large Medjool Dates are the way to go. The flesh of the date has such a soft, caramel like texture that just can’t be beat.
Like I said, Medjool dates are rich in natural sugar and an excellent source of dietary fiber! Making them amazing fore digestive health. These perfectly gooey dried fruits are also loaded with important vitamins and minerals—Vitamin B6, potassium, & magnesium! Even better, they’re known for their high antioxidant content! So, I’m basically saying you can eat a Snickers while improving your health!
Recipe & Ingredient Tips
This recipe is so easy, and quick—you’re going to love it. To make it even easier, I’ll try to give some pointer and tips!
Ice Cream Selection is important when making this recipe! I say this because the contents of the ice cream can change the nutritional value of the entire recipe! Of course, use whatever ice cream is your favorite—if you’re aiming to use a sugar and dairy free option, I’ll share what typically to use! So Delicious has some amazing coconut milk no sugar added flavors! Butter pecan, vanilla bean, they even have a chocolate—which I want to try next time I make these! Sprouts has an amazing coconut milk no sugar sugar ice cream! These types of ice cream will be a little more expensive, but are really great options! Halo Top (although not dairy or completely sugar free) is another healthier option, and has a ton of flavor options!
Peanut Butter or nut butter choice is also important! When I decide on peanut putter, I choose brands that only contain peanuts and salt—no added oils or sugars! While the calories look the same, the nutritional value is different! I typically use the Trader Joe’s crunchy, unsweetened, & salted! They roast the peanuts—making it taste divine, & the price is definitely right!
Rolling the Date log is the only step in the recipe that may be difficult if the ice cream has started to melt. It doesn’t have to be a perfect circle. If the ice cream starts coming out, just wrap the plastic wrap tighter and it will all freeze together very well before you coat the Date Snickers in chocolate!
Enjoy & Look For More Dates Bites!
I’m sure you’ve seen the viral date bark on social media! You can truly never go wrong when there’s a date in the mix, so I’ve been loving this trend. It’s crazy to me the type of flavor that a date brings to a recipe & they’re honestly just as good as real caramel—that good! I love that there’s always a way to use healthy, alternative ingredients that don’t make you feel like you’re missing out on flavor! It may be a little extra work and time, but it’s definitely worth it!
I’m looking forward to making more date bites, date bark, date pies, and date sweetened desserts with the holidays approaching! If you have any other fun date ideas, let me know—I’d love to make your date dreams come true! I hope you absolutely love this delicious recipe & if you decide to make them, tag me on Instagram! I love seeing what you create!
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Date Snickers Bars
Ingredients
- 12 Large Dates
- 1/2 Pint Coconut Ice Cream I use So Delicious—no added sugar
- 2 Tablespoons Peanut Butter
- 1 Cup Chocolate I use Lily’s—no added sugar
Instructions
- Begin by pitting the large dates.
- Lay plastic wrap on the surface you will be making the Date Snickers on.
- Lay the dates one at a time flat in horizontal rows of 3, and vertical rows of 4. Mash the edges of the dates together so they form 1 large rectangle.
- Add a thin layer of peanut butter over the dates.
- Next, add a layer of the coconut ice cream over the peanut butter.
- The ice cream will begin to melt quick to you’re going to want to do this quickly!
- Lift the long sides of the rectangle, so they meet at the top, and press the dates together. You should have one long log of ice cream and peanut butter wrapped in dates. Wrap the plastic around it, and transfer to the freezer!
- I’d suggest letting that freeze for an hour.
- Once you’re almost ready to the date log out of the freezer, melt the chocolate chips.
- Remove the date log from the freezer & cut them into 1 inch pieces. They should basically look like date wrapped ice cream sushi! Add a generous dollop of chocolate to each piece and enjoy or freeze if you’re not eating them right away!
These are my new obsession. thanks Emmy!