Tastier than Snickers: Sugar-Free, Healthy Dessert in 10 Minutes!
Ingredients:
- 170 g (6 oz) pitted dates
- 2 tbsp (30 g) peanut butter
- A pinch of salt
- ~100 g (1 cup) oat flour (you can grind oats to make your own)
- 60 g (2.1 oz) peanuts (fried and salted are great)
- 100 g (3.5 oz) dark chocolate
Instructions:
1. Prepare the Dates:
- Soak 170 g of pitted dates in hot water for 2-4 minutes to soften them.
- After soaking, drain the water and place the softened dates in a blender or food processor.
2. Make the Date-Peanut Butter Mix:
- Add 2 tbsp of peanut butter and a pinch of salt to the dates.
- Blend well until the mixture becomes smooth and creamy, forming a sticky paste.
- Divide the mixture into two portions: 60% will remain in the blender, and 40% will be transferred to a bowl for later use.
3. Add Oat Flour:
- To the larger portion of the date-peanut butter mixture (left in the blender), gradually add 100 g of oat flour.
- Blend until the mixture thickens and forms a dense, dough-like consistency.
4. Layer the Date Mixture:
- Take the smaller portion of the date mixture and press it into the bottom of a mold or tray to form a flat, even layer.
- Spread the oat flour-date mixture on top to create a second layer, pressing it down evenly.
5. Add Peanuts:
- Sprinkle 60 g of peanuts over the top of the layered mixture, pressing them gently into the surface to ensure they stick.
6. Freeze:
- Place the tray in the freezer for 30-40 minutes to firm up the layers.
7. Melt the Chocolate:
- While the layers are firming up, melt 100 g of dark chocolate using a double boiler or in the microwave in short bursts, stirring frequently to avoid burning.
8. Cover with Chocolate:
- Remove the tray from the freezer and pour or spread the melted chocolate over the top, covering the entire surface of the mixture.
9. Chill:
- Return the tray to the fridge for about 5 minutes, allowing the chocolate to harden.
10. Serve:
- Once the chocolate has set, remove the tray from the fridge.
- Cut the mixture into bar shapes and enjoy your homemade, sugar-free Snickers bars!
Nutritional Information (per bar, serves 8-10):
- Calories: 210 kcal
- Protein: 6 g
- Carbohydrates: 20 g
- Fat: 12 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Sugar: 10 g (from natural dates)
- Sodium: 120 mg