Date Bark Snickers Style (Print Version)

Sweet dates layered with peanut butter and chocolate, topped with nuts for a rich, no-bake snack.

# What You'll Need:

→ Base

01 - 16 Medjool dates, pitted and halved

→ Filling

02 - 1/2 cup natural creamy peanut butter

→ Topping

03 - 7 ounces dark or milk chocolate, chopped
04 - 2 tablespoons coconut oil (optional, for smoother chocolate)
05 - 1/3 cup roasted peanuts, coarsely chopped
06 - Flaky sea salt (optional), for sprinkling

# How to Make It:

01 - Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Arrange the pitted and halved dates cut side up in a single layer, slightly overlapping to form a solid rectangle or square.
02 - Spread the peanut butter evenly over the dates, filling all cavities generously.
03 - Melt the chopped chocolate together with the coconut oil (if using) in a microwave or over a double boiler until smooth.
04 - Pour or drizzle the melted chocolate evenly over the peanut butter layer to cover fully.
05 - Immediately sprinkle the coarsely chopped roasted peanuts and flaky sea salt over the melted chocolate.
06 - Place the tray in the freezer for at least 1 hour until firm and set.
07 - Once frozen, cut into bark pieces using a sharp knife. Serve directly from the freezer for best texture.

# Additional Tips::

01 -
  • It tastes like a fancy candy bar but you know exactly what's in it
  • No oven required, just a freezer and about fifteen minutes of hands-on time
  • The texture contrast between chewy dates and snappy chocolate is absolutely addictive
  • You can customize it endlessly depending on what nut butters or toppings you have on hand
02 -
  • The chocolate needs to be completely set before you try to cut it, or you'll get chocolate smearing all over your knife and a mess of broken pieces instead of clean shards
  • If your kitchen is warm, even just leaving the bark on the counter for a few minutes while you gather plates will soften it enough to become annoying
03 -
  • A sharp knife kept in warm water between cuts gives you cleaner pieces with less chocolate crumbling everywhere
  • If you forgot to line your tray with parchment paper, don't panic; the bark peels right off a clean tray as soon as it's frozen
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