Homemade Snickers Bars
INGREDIENTS
- 10 pitted dates
- 1/4 cup hot water
- 1/2 cup roasted rolled oats
- 2 tbsp MYPB Original Peanut Butter Powder
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 3 tbsp roasted peanuts
- 1/2 cup melted dark chocolate
INSTRUCTIONS
- Soak Dates: Immerse the pitted dates in hot water for 10 minutes to soften.
- Blend Dates: Blend the soaked dates into a smooth paste. Keep 2 tbsp of the paste aside.
- Prepare Oats: Lightly roast the rolled oats in a pan for 3-5 minutes until they turn golden brown.
- Combine Ingredients: Add the roasted oats to the blender with the remaining date paste, MYPB’s Original Peanut Butter Powder, and vanilla extract. Blend into a coarse paste or smooth if preferred.
- Prepare Base Layer: Grease or line a rectangular container with oil or parchment paper. Press the oat-date mixture evenly into the container and flatten it with a spatula or spoon.
- Chill Base: Refrigerate the base layer for 10 minutes to set.
- Add Caramel & Peanuts: Spread the reserved date paste over the chilled base layer, and sprinkle with roasted peanuts. Freeze for 1 hour to firm up.
- Chocolate Coating: Melt the dark chocolate using a double boiler. Once the bars are set, cut them into rectangular pieces and dip or coat each bar with the melted chocolate.
- Freeze for an additional 10 minutes to set the chocolate.
- Your homemade Snickers bars are now ready to enjoy!