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Peanut Date Candy Bars

These healthy peanut date candy bars are a naturally sweet, no-bake treat made with simple, nourishing ingredients. Dates provide natural sweetness and fiber, while peanuts and peanut butter add plant-based protein and healthy fats to keep you satisfied. Soft, chewy, and lightly crunchy, these bars are perfect for a wholesome snack or a better-for-you dessert. Simple ingredients and minimal prep, this easy recipe is ideal for anyone looking to enjoy a candy-bar–style treat the healthy way.

These little treats are so customizable to fit your dietary needs. Can't have peanuts? Swap them out for almonds, sunflower seeds, cashews, etc.

Personally, I love using Enjoy Life Chocolate Chips that are free of most major allergens. If you need refined sugar-free, try using Hu Chocolate Chips! You can find these are some grocery stores but I like to buy them from Thrive Market.

Prep Time 5 mins
Total Time 35 mins
Courses:
Dietary: dairy-free, gluten-free, soy-free
Description

A healthy candy-bar–style snack made with chocolate, dates, peanuts, and peanut butter—a guilt free treat!

Ingredients
  • 15 -20 dates, pitted and split in half
  • 1/4 -1/2 cup raw peanuts
  • 3 -4 Tbsp peanut butter
  • 1 -1 1/2 cups chocolate chips*
  • Flaked sea salt, optional
Instructions
  1. 1
    Line a baking sheet with wax paper.
  2. 2
    Place half of the pitted date halves, side by side, on baking sheet in a square shape.
  3. 3
    Sprinkle peanuts evenly over flattened dates.
  4. 4
    Spread peanut butter evenly over dates.
  5. 5
    Top with the remaining half of the dates.
  6. 6
    Place a sheet of wax paper on top of the dates. Gently flatten dates with a rolling pin.
  7. 7
    Remove dates from freezer and carefully cut into 1-2" squares. Dip each square in chocolate and return to wax paper.
  8. 8
    Remove top layer of wax paper and place baking sheet in freezer for about 30 minutes.
  9. 9
    Heat chocolate chips in a double boiler or a microwave safe bowl until melted.
  10. 10
    Sprinkle chocolate bars with flaked salt if desired.
  11. 11
    Place baking sheet in fridge for 20-30 minutes until chocolate hardens.
  12. 12
    Store any leftovers in a sealed container in refrigerator.
Note

Substitutions: replace peanuts and peanut butter with another alternative like almonds/almond butter or cashews/cashew butter, etc.

Keywords: natural, gluten-free, dairy-free, healthy, dessert
Read it online: https://thefriendlyflour.com/recipe/peanut-date-candy-bars/