Almost Like Snickers®

I found this recipe a while ago on a Swedish blog, and I have made it many times since then. I made some moderations to make it even better, and now it's the whole family's favorite snack. It tastes just like Snickers® but instead of artificial flavorings and white sugar you get healthy ingredients like almonds, dates, and dark chocolate. Try it--you won't be disappointed!

• Preparation Time: 25 mins
• Cooking Time: 1 mins
• Total Time: 26 mins
• Calories: 317 Calories

Ingredients

• ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 pinch salt
• ¼ cup dark chocolate chips
• 1 ½ cups dates, pitted, divided
• ½ cup almonds, rinsed and dried in a paper towel
• ¼ cup salted peanuts, roughly chopped, or more to taste

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Combine 1/2 cup dates, almonds, vanilla extract, and salt in a high-speed blender; blend until smooth. Transfer to a plate. Spread almond mixture into a square approximately 4x6-inches in size. Place in the freezer until hardened, about 10 minutes.

Step 2

Blend remaining 1 cup dates in the blender until smooth.

Step 3

Remove almond mixture from freezer; spread blended dates evenly on top with oiled hands. Sprinkle peanuts onto fudge; push down gently with hands until peanuts stick to blended dates. Freeze in the freezer until bars are set, about 15 minutes.

Step 4

Melt chocolate chips in a microwave-safe glass or ceramic bowl in 15-second intervals, stirring after each melting, 1 to 3 minutes.

Step 5

Remove bars from the freezer; cut into 5 pieces with a sharp knife. Dip bars in melted chocolate; place onto a plate to cool until hardened. Place into an airtight container; store in refrigerator.