Date Bark Snickers Style (Print Version)

Sweet dates, peanut butter, chocolate, and nuts combine for a rich and easy frozen bark dessert.

# Ingredient List:

→ 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)
05 - 1/3 cup roasted peanuts, coarsely chopped
06 - Flaky sea salt (optional)

# How-To Steps:

01 - Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Arrange pitted and halved dates in a single slightly overlapping layer to form a rectangle or square base.
02 - Spread natural creamy peanut butter evenly over the dates, filling cavities generously.
03 - Gently melt the chopped chocolate with coconut oil (if using) in a microwave or double boiler until smooth.
04 - Drizzle or pour melted chocolate evenly over the peanut butter layer, fully covering it.
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 firm and set.
07 - Use a sharp knife to cut the frozen bark into pieces. Serve chilled for optimal texture.

# Helpful Tips:

01 -
  • It tastes like a candy bar but reads like health food, which means you can eat it guilt-free in broad daylight.
  • Honestly, the fact that there's zero baking involved makes this feel like cheating in the best way possible.
  • You can have this ready to freeze in under 20 minutes, which is perfect for those moments when you suddenly crave something sweet and fancy.
02 -
  • If your chocolate is too thick or seizing up as it cools, that's why the coconut oil exists—it's not optional when you're aiming for chocolate that actually breaks cleanly when frozen.
  • Those dates need to be truly pitted, because biting down on a hidden pit in a frozen chocolate bark is the kind of surprise nobody wants.
  • The freezer time really matters—cutting it short means your pieces will be soft and mushy instead of snappy and satisfying.
03 -
  • Dip your knife in hot water and wipe it clean between cuts—this single step transforms messy pieces into something that looks intentional and pretty.
  • If your peanut butter is too thick to spread easily, a few seconds in the microwave will soften it without making it runny, which saves you from having to remake your base layer.
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