Healthy Date Snickers Bark (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
→ Base Ingredients
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20 pitted medjool dates
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12 oz (340 g) chopped chocolate or chocolate chips
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1 teaspoon coconut oil (optional)
→ Toppings
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¼ - ½ cup (64 - 128 g) natural peanut butter, well stirred
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½ cup (60 g) chopped peanuts
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½ teaspoon flaky salt (optional)
# Instructions:
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Line a small baking sheet or large plate with parchment paper. Remove pits from dates if needed. Open dates in center and lay flat on parchment paper, creating a single layer.
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Place another parchment paper on top of dates. Using your hand or bottom of a cup, press or smash dates into a single layer, filling spaces between dates.
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In a microwave safe bowl, heat chocolate and coconut oil (if using) in 30 second increments, stirring between each, until fully melted.
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Spread peanut butter evenly on top of smashed dates. Drizzle melted chocolate over peanut butter layer and spread evenly.
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Top with chopped peanuts and flaky salt. Chill in fridge for 1 hour or freezer for 20-30 minutes until set. Cut into pieces with sharp knife.
# Notes:
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Best served from the fridge
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Keeps well in fridge for up to 2 weeks
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Can be made as stuffed date snickers (see variations)