Gluten Free Snickers Bar with Dates

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I am pleased to introduce a healthy gluten free Snickers bar recipe made with dates that is sure to satisfy your sweet tooth without compromising your health.

This homemade recipe is an excellent choice for those who are looking for a healthier alternative to store-bought candy bars.

A plate of homemade gluten free snickers bars — Healthy Candy Bars Yum!!

Dates are the key ingredient in this recipe, and they offer a variety of health benefits.

They are rich in fiber, vitamins, and minerals such as potassium and magnesium, which can help improve digestion, boost energy levels, and support overall health.

The best part about this recipe is that it is a no-bake recipe, making it easy and convenient to make. All you need are a few simple ingredients, including dates, almond butter, nuts, chocolate, and sea salt.

The dates are sliced down the middle to create a sweet and sticky base, which is then mixed with almond butter and nuts to create a crunchy and satisfying filling. The bars are then topped with melted chocolate and a sprinkle of sea salt for a delicious finish.

One of the significant advantages of making your own Snickers bars is that you can control the ingredients and portion size. These bars are also gluten-free, making them a suitable option for those with gluten sensitivities or celiac disease.

Additionally, they are low in added sugar, making them a healthier alternative to traditional candy bars.

Check out some of my most popular Weight Watcher friendly side dishes and desserts like the Air Fryer Polenta, Easy Naan Bread , Air Fryer Avocado Fries, 3 Ingredient Cinnamon Muffins and my favorite Banana Chocolate Chip Muffins.

A hand holding a gluten free crunch bar — A Mini Gluten Free Crunch Bar..so tasty!!

Why make this recipe?

You don't want to miss out on this easy gluten free crunch bar recipe!

Weight Watcher Friendly - A simple and delicious 4 Point Weight Watchers candy bar recipe, what more can you ask for! Use Lily's Semi Sweet Chocolate Chips and turn it into a 2 point candy bar.

Since the new Weight Watchers plan is personalized you will have to input the ingredients used into your WW app to get your exact points.

Easy to Make - This Weight Watchers healthy snickers bar recipe requires only 4 ingredients and a couple of minutes to prepare.

Kid Friendly - Kids love candy, especially a snickers bar. By making a healthy snickers bar with dates you get the benefits of eating real food, not processed candy bars. Dates are naturally sweet and can provide a satisfying sweet taste that kids enjoy without the added sugars found in many candy bars.

Budget Friendly - Costs less than $20.00 to make these healthy homemade snickers.

Ingredients needed and Substitutions for Gluten-Free Snickers Bars

Ingredients for healthy snicker bars walnuts, Brazil nuts dares, almond butter and chocolate chips — You only need 4 ingredients..

Nuts - For this recipe I used Walnuts and Brazil Nuts which fit perfectly inside the date. Pecans works great also but feel free to use your favorite.

Organic Dates - Organic pitted dates work the best for this healthy snickers recipe.

Nut Butter - Justin's Vanilla Almond Butter was my go to for these paleo candy bars. If you don't like almond butter try Justin's Gluten Free Peanut Butter Spread.

Sea Salt - Celtic Sea Salt is the best. Le Saunier De Camargue Fleur De Sel would be my next choice if Celtic is not in stock.

Chocolate Chips - You can use Toll House Chocolate chips or for less sugar use Lily's chocolate chips.

How to make No Bake Snickers Bars

1: Melt 1 cup of chocolate chips in the microwave in a microwave safe bowl for about 45 seconds and mix well.

Melted chocolate in a white bowl with a butter knife dripping chocolate over the bowl — Melt your chocolate in the microwave for 45 seconds...

2: Grab a pitted date and make a slice down the middle and gently open the date to expose the pocket. Insert a nut in the pocket you just created in the date.

A hand holding an organic date sliced open with a Brazil nut inside — Insert a Brazil Nut into your sliced date...

3: Cover your Brazil nut or walnut with a spread of nut butter.

A hand holding a homemade snickers bar made with dates covered in nut butter — Add a spread of your favorite nut butter...

4: Dredge your stuffed date in the melted chocolate.

Healthy snicker date dredged in melted chocolate — Coat your stuffed date in the melted chocolate...

5: Place your chocolate coated date onto a pan lined with parchment paper and sprinkle with sea salt. Place your tray in the freezer for 30 minutes - remove and serve so yummy!!

Healthy date snickers on a tray lined with parchment paper — Freeze for 30 minutes...

Watch the Video on How to Make Healthy Homemade Chocolate Snickers Bars

Recipe FAQ's

What is the benefit of eating dates?

Rich in nutrients: Dates are a good source of fiber, potassium, magnesium, copper, manganese, and vitamins B6 and K. These nutrients are important for maintaining good health.

Can dates reduce belly fat?

While there is no one food that can magically reduce belly fat, including dates as part of a healthy diet and lifestyle can certainly help with weight management, which in turn can lead to a reduction in belly fat. Dates are high in fiber, which can help you feel full for longer and reduce overall calorie intake. This can help with weight management, including reducing belly fat.

Do dates need to be refrigerated?

Dates can be stored at room temperature or in the refrigerator in an air tight container to help them retain moisture. They can be stored up to 6 months in the refrigerator or at room temperature, but may lose moisture the longer they sit. Large quantities of dates can also be frozen for up to one year.

How many calories are in a regular size snickers bar?

There are 250 calories in 1 bar (1.86 oz) of an original Snickers Bar. For a healthier alternative try making your own homemade snickers bar with dates for under 100 calories.

Expert Tips

Choose high-quality ingredients: Use good quality dates, nuts, and chocolate to ensure that your chocolate bars taste delicious and have a good texture.
If you don't have a microwave use a double boiler: melting the chocolate with a double boiler will help to avoid burning the chocolate. It will also help to ensure that the chocolate has a smooth texture.
Experiment with flavors: You can experiment with different flavor combinations by adding spices, extracts, or other ingredients to the melted chocolate.

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Are you a Weight Watcher?

If you follow my Blog you probably already know I am a lifetime member of Weight Watchers and I like to point all of my Recipes with the WW Points System.

This Easy WW Candy Recipe is 4 Points on my app for one healthy homemade snickers. Weight Watchers has a new individualized program right now to make it easier to enjoy the foods you love and still lose weight.

Just plug the ingredients into your WW app to confirm the points for your individual program.

If you want to see the old Purple, Blue and Green WW Food Lists for each plan just click Here… For a list of the 2023 Free WW Food list click here..

Make sure you check out my Newbie WW Tips and Tricks Guide if you are just getting started.

I used to go back and forth between the Purple Plan and the Blue Plan prior to the new program and whenever I hit a plateau I did my own 30 Day Low Carb Meal Plan which jumpstarts the Fat Burning again, so if you feel stuck try it!

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