Date Bark Snickers Style (Printable version)

A no-bake treat with dates, peanut butter, chocolate coating, and crunchy peanuts in a layered bark.

# What You'll Need:

→ Base

01 - 16 Medjool dates, pitted and halved

→ Filling

02 - 1/2 cup natural creamy peanut butter

→ Topping

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

# Directions:

01 - Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Arrange the pitted and halved dates, cut side up, in a single layer to form a rectangle or square with slight overlap to create a solid base.
02 - Spread natural creamy peanut butter evenly over the dates, filling the cavities generously.
03 - Melt chopped chocolate with 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, covering fully.
05 - Immediately sprinkle coarsely chopped roasted peanuts and flaky sea salt (if using) over the melted chocolate.
06 - Place the tray in the freezer for at least 1 hour, or until set and firm.
07 - Cut into bark pieces using a sharp knife and serve directly from the freezer for optimal texture.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • No oven needed, just a freezer and about fifteen minutes of your time.
  • It tastes decadent and indulgent but uses whole food ingredients you can pronounce.
  • The texture contrast between chewy dates, creamy peanut butter, and snappy chocolate hits that sweet spot that keeps you coming back for one more piece.
02 -
  • The texture only works if you freeze it solid; peanut butter and dates need that cold to set up properly and hold their shape when you bite into them.
  • Don't use the fancy single-origin chocolate that costs twenty dollars if you're making this for the first time; a good quality chocolate in the five-to-eight-dollar range will taste wonderful and won't break your heart if something goes sideways.
03 -
  • If your chocolate is too thick to drizzle, a tablespoon of coconut oil will fix it without affecting the taste or how it sets.
  • Cut the bark with a hot knife wiped clean between cuts for a cleaner edge, or just break it into rustic pieces with your hands for a more casual look.
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