Get ready to fall in love with these Vegan Snickers Bars! With just four simple ingredients, you can whip up a batch of these delightful treats in no time. Packed with healthy goodness like dates, almond flour, peanuts, and vegan dark chocolate, these bars are a hit with the whole family!
What Makes This Recipe Special:
- Crafted with only four simple ingredients, these Vegan Snickers Bars are a breeze to make.
- This recipe is vegan, gluten-free, plant-based, dairy-free, and free of refined sugars.
- Enjoy a guilt-free indulgence with these no-bake treats.
- Keep a stash of Snickers bars in your freezer for up to 30 days.
- Perfect for satisfying your sweet cravings any time of day.
- Indulge in the creamy, sweet, and utterly delicious healthy date caramel.
- With their crunchy, chewy texture, these bars are a true delight.
- Made with simple and wholesome ingredients that are actually good for you!
- Quick and easy to make, you’ll be enjoying these bars in under an hour.
Handy Tips and Tricks:
- Soften dates by soaking them in hot water for 10 minutes to achieve a caramel-like texture when blended.
- Ensure the crust is firm to the touch; if it’s too dry and crumbly, add more peanut butter and date caramel.
- Melt vegan chocolate with coconut oil for a creamy texture. Heat in 30-second increments, stirring well in between.
Common Questions Answered:
- Are these Snickers bars vegan and gluten-free?
Yes! This recipe is suitable for both vegans and those avoiding gluten. - Can I use oat flour instead of almond flour?
Absolutely! The texture may vary slightly, but oat flour works well as a substitute. - Can I use regular chocolate instead of vegan?
Yes, if you’re not vegan, any type of chocolate will do. - How long do these bars last?
Store these gluten-free Snickers bars in the fridge for up to 10 days or in the freezer for 30-60 days.
Vegan Snickers Bars
Servings 12
Ingredients
Date Caramel
- 1 cup Medjool dates soaked in hot water
- 3 tablespoons peanut butter
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Nougat Layer
- 1.5 cups almond flour
- 1.5 tablespoons date caramel
- 4 tablespoons peanut butter
Peanuts
- 1/2 cup roasted peanuts
Dark Chocolate Coating
- 1.5 cups dark chocolate chips
- 2-3 teaspoons coconut oil
Instructions
- Soak dates in hot water for 10 minutes. Line a loaf pan with parchment paper.
- Blend soaked dates, peanut butter, and vanilla extract until smooth to make date caramel.
- In a separate bowl, combine almond flour, date caramel, and peanut butter to form a crumbly dough.
- Press the dough into the loaf pan to create the crust.
- Spread date caramel over the crust and top with roasted peanuts.
- Freeze for 60-90 minutes until firm.
- Melt chocolate with coconut oil, then coat each bar.
- Freeze for 10-15 minutes until chocolate hardens.
- Enjoy your homemade Snickers bars!
Notes
- Soften dates by soaking them in hot water for 10 minutes to achieve a caramel-like texture when blended.
- Ensure the crust is firm to the touch; if it’s too dry and crumbly, add more peanut butter and date caramel.
- Melt vegan chocolate with coconut oil for a creamy texture. Heat in 30-second increments, stirring well in between.