Say hello to your new favorite no-bake dessert! These Healthy Snickers Bites are made in an ice cube mold with just four simple ingredients. They taste just like a Snickers bar: sweet, salty, creamy, and delicious!

Healthy snickers bites on a white plate with one cut open showing it's gooey interior.
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You’ll find these healthy snickers bites stocked in my freezer 9 times out of 10. They’re unbelievably delicious, made with just four simple ingredients, and couldn’t be easier to make. The secret? A silicone ice cube mold! It creates the perfect bite-sized treats and makes popping them out a breeze.

Each bite has layers of chewy dates, creamy peanut butter, crunchy peanuts, and a dark chocolate coating. Simply layer the ingredients, freeze until firm, and enjoy a homemade treat that tastes just like a Snickers bar, but much better-for-you.

Why You’ll Love This Recipe

  • Healthier alternative to Snickers
  • No baking required
  • Made in an ice cube mold
  • Only 4 simple ingredients
  • Easy to make in 10 minutes
  • Sweet, salty, creamy, and delicious!
— Megan

Ingredient Notes

  • Medjool Dates: The natural chewiness of the dates creates a similar texture to caramel in traditional Snickers. Same reason I use them in my Snickers Stuffed Dates!
  • Peanut Butter: The creaminess from the peanut butter mixed with the chewiness from the dates creates the perfect caramel texture. Crunchy peanut butter works well here too!
  • Peanuts: Adds a crunchy layer.
  • Dark Chocolate: Use your favorite vegan chocolate chips, chunks or bar. 

How to Make Healthy Snickers Bites

This is just a recipe overview! Scroll down to the recipe card to get the full recipe with measurements.

A quartered medjool date placed into each chocolate-lined cavity of a silicone mold.
  1. Step 1: Cut each date into 4 equal pieces, giving you 16 pieces total. Add a spoonful of melted chocolate into the bottom of each mold. Use the back of a spoon to spread the chocolate up the sides. Place one piece of date into the bottom each mold.
Creamy peanut butter spooned over the Medjool dates inside a silicone mold.
  1. Step 2: Top with a spoonful of peanut butter.
Crushed peanuts sprinkled over the peanut butter filling for added crunch.
  1. Step 3: Sprinkle with crushed peanuts. Finish with another spoonful of melted chocolate. Place the mold in the freezer for about 10 minutes, or until the chocolate is firm.
Healthy snickers bites sprinkled with flaky sea salt on a white plate.
  1. Step 4: Carefully pop the bites out of the silicone mold. Sprinkle with flaky sea salt, if desired, and enjoy!

Megan’s Tips

  • Use medjool dates: Medjool dates are soft, large, naturally sweet, and caramel-like, which is exactly what we want when mimicking the texture of Snickers!
  • Add a little coconut oil to the chocolate: If your chocolate seems thick when melting it, add ½ teaspoon melted coconut oil to help thin it out.
  • Use a silicone ice cube mold: This is key to easily removing the bites from the mold. If you don’t have a silicone ice cube mold, you can use a mini silicone muffin pan, or line a small loaf pan with parchment paper, layer the ingredients, freeze, and slice into squares once firm.

FAQs

How should I store healthy snickers bites?

Store the bites in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks or in the freezer for up to 3 months. I personally love eating them straight from the freezer – they have a chewy, candy bar-like texture!

What if I don’t have a silicone ice cube mold?

You can use a mini silicone muffin pan or line a small loaf pan with parchment paper, layer the ingredients, freeze, and slice into squares once firm.

Can I use crunchy peanut butter instead of creamy?

Absolutely! Crunchy peanut butter works well and adds even more texture. If you use crunchy peanut butter, you can reduce or even skip the chopped peanuts if you’d like.

Can I make healthy snickers bites ahead of time?

Yes! These are a great make-ahead dessert. Keep a batch in the freezer so you always have a sweet, salty snack ready whenever a chocolate craving hits.

Are these healthier than a traditional Snickers bar?

Since these homemade snickers bites are made with just 4 simple ingredients (medjool dates, peanut butter, peanuts, and dark chocolate) they are a much better alternative to a traditional candy bar!

If you make this recipe, please be sure to leave a comment and ★★★★★ star rating below. Don’t forget to tag me on Instagram so I can see your creations!

Healthy snickers bites on a white plate with one cut open showing it's gooey interior.
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Healthy Snickers Bites (4 ingredients)

Megan Murphy
Yield: 16 bites
Prep: 10 minutes
Freeze Time: 10 minutes
Total: 20 minutes
Say hello to your new favorite no-bake dessert! These Healthy Snickers Bites are made in an ice cube mold with just 4 simple ingredients. They taste just like a Snickers bar: sweet, salty, creamy, and delicious!
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Equipment

Ingredients
 

Instructions
 

  • Prepare the dates: If your medjool dates aren't already pitted, remove and discard the pits. Cut each date into 4 equal pieces, giving you 16 pieces total. Set aside.
  • Melt the chocolate: Add the chocolate chips to a microwave-safe bowl and microwave in 30-second intervals, stirring between each, until fully melted.
  • Create the chocolate base: Spoon a small amount of melted chocolate into the bottom of each cavity of a silicone ice cube mold. Use the back of a spoon or a knife to spread the chocolate slightly up the sides.
  • Assemble the bites: Place one piece of date into the bottom each mold. Top with a spoonful of peanut butter, then sprinkle with crushed peanuts. Finish with another spoonful of melted chocolate, spreading it to completely cover the filling.
  • Freeze: Place the mold in the freezer for about 10 minutes, or until the chocolate is firm.
  • Serve: Carefully pop the bites out of the silicone mold. Sprinkle with flaky sea salt, if desired, and enjoy!

Notes

  • Use medjool dates: Medjool dates are soft, large, naturally sweet, and caramel-like, which is exactly what we want when mimicking the texture of Snickers!
  • Add a little coconut oil to the chocolate: If your chocolate seems thick when melting it, add ½ teaspoon melted coconut oil to help thin it out.
  • Use a silicone ice cube mold: This is key to easily removing the bites from the mold. If you don’t have a silicone ice cube mold, you can use a mini silicone muffin pan, or line a small loaf pan with parchment paper, layer the ingredients, freeze, and slice into squares once firm.
  • Storage: Store the bites in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks or in the freezer for up to 3 months. I personally love eating them straight from the freezer – they have a chewy, candy bar-like texture!
Serving: 1bite, Calories: 126kcal, Carbohydrates: 14g, Protein: 3g, Fat: 7g, Saturated Fat: 3g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g, Monounsaturated Fat: 2g, Sodium: 44mg, Potassium: 110mg, Fiber: 2g, Sugar: 10g, Vitamin A: 9IU, Calcium: 23mg, Iron: 1mg
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