🍫 Healthy Homemade Snickers Bars (That Actually Taste Like the Real Thing)

Craving something sweet but trying to keep it clean(ish)? These better-for-you Snickers bars are insanely good, made with just a handful of nourishing ingredients, and yes—they’ve passed the "Wait... this is healthy?" test.

Perfect for snack prep, a little after-dinner treat, or stashing in the freezer for that kind of day.

🛒 Ingredients

Base (Nougat Layer):

• 1 cup almond flour

• 2 tbsp maple syrup or honey

• 2 tbsp almond butter (or peanut butter for a classic vibe)

• Pinch of salt

Caramel Layer:

• 1 cup Medjool dates (pitted + soaked in hot water for 10 mins)

• 2 tbsp peanut butter

• 1 tbsp coconut oil

• Splash of vanilla

• Pinch of sea salt

Topping:

• 1/3 cup crushed roasted peanuts

Chocolate Coating:

• 1/2 cup dark chocolate chips or chopped dark chocolate

• 1 tsp coconut oil

🍴 Directions

1. Make the Nougat Base:
   Mix almond flour, maple syrup, almond butter, and a pinch of salt in a bowl until dough-like. Press into a lined loaf tin to form the bottom layer. Pop in the freezer while you prep the caramel.

2. Blend the Caramel Layer:
   In a blender or food processor, mix soaked dates, peanut butter, coconut oil, vanilla, and salt until smooth and sticky. Spread over the base layer.

3. Add Peanuts:
   Sprinkle the crushed peanuts evenly over the caramel and gently press them in.

4. Freeze:
   Freeze the whole thing for about 1–2 hours or until firm enough to slice.

5. Slice & Dip:
   Cut into bar shapes. Melt your chocolate with coconut oil and dip each bar or drizzle over the top. Place on a parchment-lined tray.

6. Chill:
   Let them set in the fridge or freezer until the chocolate is firm. Store in the fridge for up to a week—or freeze for longer!

🌟 Optional Upgrades

• Swap peanut butter for tahini or cashew butter if you want a twist.

• Use chopped nuts or seeds for added crunch.

• Add a scoop of LiveGood Complete Plant-Based Protein to the base for a protein boost!

Final Thoughts

These are the kind of bars that make you feel like you really have it together—even if you're eating them on the go between errands, rehearsals, or post-hike. Clean ingredients, ridiculously good flavor, and no refined sugar crash.

Let me know if you try them! You’ll want to make a double batch—trust me. 😉

— Nicole