Healthy Homemade “Snickers” Bars: A Nutritious Take on a Classic

Transform your favorite candy bar into a wholesome treat with this clean-eating version of Snickers. Made with natural ingredients and sweetened with dates and maple syrup, these bars deliver the same satisfying combination of nougat, caramel, and chocolate without any refined sugars or preservatives.

Prep Time & Duration

• Prep Time: 25 minutes
• Freezing Time: 45 minutes
• Total Time: 1 hour 10 minutes
• Yield: 12-16 bars

Ingredients

Nougat Base

• 240g (1 cup) almond flour
• 30ml (2 tablespoons) maple syrup or honey
• 30g (2 tablespoons) almond butter
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Natural Caramel Layer

• 200g (1 cup) Medjool dates, pitted
• 60g (¼ cup) almond butter
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• Pinch of sea salt
• 150g (1 cup) roasted unsalted peanuts

Dark Chocolate Coating

• 270g (1½ cups) dark chocolate chips (70% or higher)
• 15ml (1 tablespoon) coconut oil

Instructions

Preparing the Nougat Base

1. Line 8×8 inch pan with parchment paper
2. In a medium bowl, combine:

• Almond flour
• Maple syrup
• Almond butter
• Vanilla extract

1. Press mixture firmly into pan
2. Freeze for 15 minutes

Creating the Caramel Layer

1. In food processor, blend until smooth:

• Pitted dates
• Almond butter
• Vanilla extract
• Sea salt

1. Fold in roasted peanuts
2. Spread over frozen nougat
3. Freeze for 30 minutes

Chocolate Coating Process

1. Create double boiler:

• Fill bottom pot with water
• Place heat-safe bowl on top

1. Melt together:

• Dark chocolate chips
• Coconut oil

1. Cut frozen bars into portions
2. Dip each piece in chocolate
3. Add decorative drizzle
4. Set on parchment paper

Professional Tips

• Use room temperature dates for smoother blending
• Keep bars cold while dipping in chocolate
• Work quickly when coating with chocolate
• Use fork for dipping to allow excess chocolate to drip off

Nutrition Information (per bar)

• Calories: 285
• Protein: 7g
• Healthy Fats: 19g
• Carbohydrates: 25g
• Fiber: 4g
• Iron: 2mg
• Magnesium: 65mg

Storage Guidelines

• Refrigerator: Up to 2 weeks
• Freezer: Up to 3 months
• Store in airtight container
• Layer with parchment paper

Variations & Substitutions

1. Nut Options:

• Almonds
• Cashews
• Macadamia nuts

1. Butter Alternatives:

• Cashew butter
• Sunflower seed butter
• Peanut butter

1. Sweetener Options:

• Agave nectar
• Date syrup
• Raw honey

1. Chocolate Choices:

• Milk chocolate for sweeter version
• White chocolate
• Sugar-free chocolate

Recipe Benefits

• No refined sugars
• Rich in protein
• High in healthy fats
• Good source of fiber
• Contains antioxidants
• Natural energy boost

Perfect for:

• Clean eating dessert
• Pre-workout energy bar
• Healthy snack option
• Special occasions
• Gift giving

These homemade “Snickers” bars offer all the indulgence of the classic candy bar while providing nutritional benefits and clean ingredients. They’re perfect for satisfying sweet cravings while maintaining a healthy lifestyle.