Halloween may be way behind us, but that doesn’t mean we can’t still enjoy candy. While fun-sized Snickers are one of our favorites, it’s hard to enjoy more than a few before a sugar crash. When the craving for something sweet strikes, we like to snack on things that also have protein and fiber. This helps keep us full and prevents blood sugar spikes. One of our go-to’s is these date-based bites—they have the familiar flavor of Snickers we love, but without all of the unnecessary sugar. They’re ready to eat in just a few minutes, but they taste even better if you pop them in the freezer.
Ingredients:
- 15 dates, sliced down one side longways and pitted
- ⅓ cup shelled, unsalted peanuts
- ⅓ cup chocolate chips
- 1 teaspoon coconut oil
- 2 tablespoons honey
Instructions:
- Place dates on a parchment lined tray.
- Fill each date with a few peanuts, 3-4 or however many fit.
- Place chocolate and coconut oil in a microwave safe bowl, microwave in 30 second increments, stirring in between until mixture is melted.
- Drizzle chocolate mixture over peanut-stuffed dates.
- Put dates in the freezer for about 15 minutes to allow chocolate to harden.
- Drizzle with honey.
- Enjoy!
