Description
No-bake vegan chocolate Snickers squares made with dates, almond butter, peanuts, oats, maple syrup, and a rich vegan chocolate topping for a chewy, nutty, candy-style dessert.
Ingredients
- 1 cup pitted dates (soft and packed)
- 1/2 cup almond butter (creamy or crunchy)
- 1/2 cup peanuts (lightly roasted, unsalted)
- 1/2 cup rolled oats
- 1/2 cup vegan chocolate chips
- 1/4 cup maple syrup
- 1/4 cup coconut oil
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- Add pitted dates to a food processor and blend until a thick paste forms.
- Add almond butter, peanuts, rolled oats, maple syrup, vanilla extract, and salt. Pulse until combined and sticky.
- Line an 8-inch square pan with parchment paper and press mixture firmly into an even layer.
- Melt vegan chocolate chips with coconut oil in a saucepan over low heat until smooth.
- Pour chocolate over the base and spread evenly.
- Freeze for 30 minutes until firm.
- Remove from pan and cut into squares before serving.
Notes
- Use peanut butter instead of almond butter for a stronger Snickers flavor.
- Soak dates in warm water if they are too dry.
- Add extra almond butter for a softer texture.
- Sprinkle flaky salt on top for enhanced flavor.
- Store in the freezer for a firmer bite or fridge for a softer texture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-bake
- Cuisine: Vegan
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 square
- Calories: 180 kcal
- Sugar: 14 g
- Sodium: 25 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 20 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
