Description
Delicious and easy-to-make Vegan Snickers Bites featuring Medjool dates stuffed with cashew butter, roasted peanuts, and shredded coconut, then coated in melted vegan chocolate and sprinkled with flaky sea salt. Perfect as a healthy, no-bake snack or dessert that satisfies your sweet tooth while remaining plant-based and wholesome.
Ingredients
Filling
- 12 Medjool dates, pitted
- 3-4 tablespoons salted cashew butter
- ¼ cup dry roasted peanuts, chopped
- 3-4 tablespoons finely shredded unsweetened coconut
Chocolate Coating
- 1 ½ cups vegan chocolate chips
- 1 tablespoon coconut oil (optional)
- Flaky sea salt (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the Dates: If your Medjool dates are not yet pitted, carefully slice down one side of each date with a knife and remove the pit. Set aside the pitted dates for stuffing.
- Apply Cashew Butter: Using a small butter knife, spread about a teaspoon of salted cashew butter on the inside walls of each date, ensuring even coverage.
- Add Peanuts: Stuff each date generously with the chopped dry roasted peanuts. Pack them in as much as you like for a crunchy texture.
- Add Coconut Shreds: Sprinkle shredded unsweetened coconut inside each stuffed date; it will stick to the cashew butter and fill the crevices between the peanuts. If needed, add a tiny additional dollop of cashew butter to help the coconut adhere.
- Freeze the Stuffed Dates: Lightly squeeze the dates closed and place them on a plate or small tray lined with wax or parchment paper. Freeze for 1-2 hours until firm.
- Melt Chocolate: In a small bowl, melt the vegan chocolate chips and coconut oil if using. This can be done in the microwave in about 90 seconds, stirring after melting, or alternatively in a double boiler.
- Coat Dates in Chocolate: Using two forks, submerge each frozen stuffed date fully in the melted chocolate, then lift and let excess chocolate drip off. Place back on the lined tray. Optionally, sprinkle flaky sea salt on top before the chocolate sets. Repeat for all dates.
- Freeze Again: Return the chocolate-coated dates to the freezer for another 1-2 hours to allow the chocolate to harden completely.
- Serve and Store: Allow the Snickers Bites to thaw a few minutes before enjoying. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
Notes
- Use Medjool dates for natural sweetness and soft texture; other dates may vary.
- Salted cashew butter adds a nice balance, but unsalted can be used if preferred.
- Dry roasted peanuts provide crunch and salty contrast.
- Unsweetened shredded coconut enhances texture and flavor without added sugar.
- For a smoother chocolate coating, adding coconut oil helps melt the chocolate chips evenly.
- Flaky sea salt is optional but adds a gourmet touch and flavor depth.
- Freezing before and after chocolate dipping ensures the filling stays firm and the coating sets properly.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: No-Cook
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: Vegan, American
