Made viral on Tiktok, this easy recipe is a delicious treat you can make in minutes.

Then, just pop it in the fridge so the melted chocolate can set and enjoy!

This recipe was originally created on social media by That Health Junkie as a take on your favorite candy bar but with a healthier twist.

The dates have a caramel-like flavor that when paired with peanut butter, peanuts and chocolate make for a sophisticated snickers bar.

It’s sweet and salty, crunchy and chewy! This delightful treat hits all the right marks for any sweet cravings.

Why you’ll love this easy chocolate bark recipe

• You only need 5 ingredients to make it!
• There is minimal prep time; just 5 minutes to make it and then let it set in the fridge.
• Make this full recipe in just 4 easy steps!

Ingredients needed to make this ‘snickers’ chocolate bark

Medjool dates: use sweet medjool dates that are pitted and sliced open to create a caramel-like layer; their natural sweetness is the best for date crunch bark recipe.

Chopped peanuts: raw / unsalted chopped peanuts help create a crunchy layer just like in a snickers bar; alternatively you could use crushed peanuts.

Natural peanut butter: I like to use natural, creamy peanut butter because it’s much easier to drizzle and spread over the dates.

Chocolate chips: melted dark chocolate chips are my favourite to use but you can use any chocolate chips you have on hand like semi-sweet or milk chocolate chips.

Coconut oil:  coconut oil helps to make the melted chocolate chips very pourable once it’s melted.

Salt (optional): flaky sea salt adds the saltiness for the perfect salty-sweet flavors of this sweet treat but it an entirely optional 6th ingredient.

How to make this snickers date bark recipe

Step 1: Layer a baking sheet with parchment paper. Layer the pitted and sliced dates in a single layer, putting the dates close to eachother, overlapping slightly. Layer another piece of parchment paper over top of the dates and use a glass to press / smash down the dates to create a single, thinner layer. Remove the parchment paper.

Step 2: Melt the chocolate and coconut oil in a microwave-safe bowl in 20 second increments in the microwave, stirring after each 20 seconds until melted.

Step 3: Drizzle the peanut butter over the flattened dates and then sprinkle the chopped peanuts over top of the peanut butter. Finally pour the melted chocolate over the date-peanut layers and if needed use the back of a spoon to gently spread the chocolate to make sure all of the edges are covered. Add a sprinkle of sea salt if desired.

Step 4: Refrigerate for at least 1 hour or freeze for at least 30 minutes to set. Use a sharp knife to slice into pieces or break into pieces and enjoy!

Expert tips

• For best results, make sure to use pitted medjool dates; if the dates aren’t already pitted you can easily use a knife to make a small slit and then pull the pitts out. Plus, medjool dates have a softer, sweeter taste than other date varieties and are the best in this recipe.
• Make sure to press the dates into a thin layer before adding all of the other ingredients.
• Ensure you use the coconut oil when melting the chocolate chips as it gives the chocolate chips a more pourable texture that spreads nicely

Common Questions

Can I use a different nut butter? 
While the intention is to create a chocolate bark that is similar to a snickers bar, if needed you can use almond butter or even a seed butter of choice.

Are there other nuts I can use?
Instead of peanuts you can try chopped cashews or almonds or any other nuts of your choice.

Can I make this nut-free?
If needed for allergy purposes swap the peanuts for something else to give the same crunch like a favourite crunchy cereal or seeds.

How can I make this a vegan chocolate bark?
This viral recipe is mostly plant-based; to make it a vegan chocolate bark use dairy-free chocolate chips instead of regular.

Storage

Store in an airtight container in the freezer for up to 1 month. Alternatively store in the fridge for up to 1 week. Remove a piece anytime for easy snacking!

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5-Ingredient Snickers Chocolate Bark (viral recipe!)

This 5-ingredient date chocolate bark tastes just like a favorite snickers candy bar but it's a healthier version that's much easier to make!

Course Dessert

Cuisine American

Keyword chocolate bark

Prep Time 5 minutes minutes

Resting Time 1 hour hour

Total Time 1 hour hour 5 minutes minutes

Servings 4

Author Jess

Ingredients

• 22 medjool dates, pitted and sliced open
• 1/3 cup creamy peanut butter
• 1/3 cup chopped unsalted peanuts
• 1 1/2 cups dark chocolate chips
• 2 tsp coconut oil
• optional: sea salt

Instructions

• Layer a baking sheet with parchment paper. Layer the pitted and sliced dates in a single layer, putting the dates close to eachother, overlapping slightly. Layer another piece of parchment paper over top of the dates and use a glass to press / smash down the dates to create a single, thinner layer. Remove the parchment paper.
• Melt the chocolate and coconut oil in a microwave-safe bowl in 20 second increments in the microwave, stirring after each 20 seconds until melted.
• Drizzle the peanut butter over the flattened dates and then sprinkle the chopped peanuts over top of the peanut butter. Finally pour the melted chocolate over the date-peanut layers and if needed use the back of a spoon to gently spread the chocolate to make sure all of the edges are covered. Add a sprinkle of sea salt if desired.
• Refrigerate for at least 1 hour or freeze for at least 30 minutes to set. Use a sharp knife to slice into pieces or break into pieces and enjoy!

Notes

• Can I use a different nut butter? While the intention is to create a chocolate bark that is similar to a snickers bar, if needed you can use almond butter or even a seed butter of choice.
• Can I make this nut-free? If needed for allergy purposes swap the peanuts for something else to give the same crunch like a favourite crunchy cereal or seeds.
• How can I make this a vegan chocolate bark? This recipe is mostly plant-based so make sure to use dairy-free chocolate chips instead of regular to make it fully vegan.

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