Chef notes
This dessert tastes indulgent but uses real, whole-food ingredients. Medjool dates are packed with fiber and antioxidants, and minerals like potassium, magnesium and calcium, promoting digestive health, boosting energy, supporting bone and brain function. Plus, creamy peanut butter, crunchy peanuts and a glossy layer of dark chocolate: What's not to love? It's no-bake, highly customizable and feels like a grown-up version of a Snickers bar without all the processed sugar.
Technique tip: Use Medjool dates for the base — they're naturally sweet and chewy with a caramel-like texture that mimics classic candy bars without refined sugar. Pressing them together into a flat layer gives perfect bark texture.
Swap options: Use almond butter or cashew butter instead of peanut butter, and feel free to top with chopped almonds, lightly toasted coconut, corn flakes, roasted hazelnuts or pistachios for variation.
