Healthier Snickers Bars
14 bars 
Tired of feeling guilty every time you reach for a Snickers? Say hello to these Healthier Snickers Bars, by Helen, your new favourite treat that’s big on flavour and light on the unhealthy stuff.
Traditional Snickers are what the experts call ultra-processed foods (UPFs). Translation: they’re stuffed with all the things your doctor frowns at – unhealthy additives, excessive sugars, and artificial ingredients. Munching on these can lead to some not-so-fun health issues like obesity, heart disease, and metabolic disorders. But with our healthier Snickers bars, you can enjoy a treat that loves you back.
Here’s the scoop: these healthier Snickers bars are packed with good-for-you fats and nutrient-rich ingredients. Think nuts, cacao nibs, and dark chocolate.
- Good fats are essential – they keep your heart happy, your brain sharp, and give you energy that lasts longer than your average sugar rush.
- Nuts bring protein, fibre, and essential fatty acids to the table, while cacao nibs are like tiny antioxidant superheroes that help reduce inflammation and boost cardiovascular health.
- And let’s not forget dark chocolate, which is not only delicious but also loaded with minerals like iron, magnesium, and zinc.
By choosing whole foods and natural sweeteners, you can indulge in treats that both nourish your body and delight your taste buds. Our healthier Snickers bars are a no-bake wonder, packed with oats, almonds, dates, and dark chocolate. They’re the perfect mix of crunchy, chewy, and chocolaty – basically, a health nut’s dream come true. If you’re craving more homemade goodness, check out our recipe for a healthier Nutella!
Our mission? To recreate the classic Snickers experience without the unhealthy baggage. With these healthier Snickers bars, you get to control what goes in, ensuring every bite is free from harmful additives and brimming with nutritious goodness. So, go ahead—enjoy these guilt-free treats that support your health and satisfy your cravings. Your taste buds and your waistline will thank you!
You will need
- Base Ingredients:
- 85g oat flour
- 50g ground almonds
- 60ml melted coconut oil
- 60g nut butter
- 3 tbsp maple syrup
- Caramel:
- 12 large Medjool dates, pitted
- 60g nut butter
- 2 tbsp ground almonds
- Pinch sea salt
- 2-3 tbsp water
- Topping:
- 150g dark chocolate chips
- Handful of chocolate coated nibs
- Handful of chopped nuts
Method
Mix the base ingredients together, then press into a greased (and lined) loaf tin and refrigerate for 30 minutes.
To make the caramel, add the dates, nut butter, and almonds to a blender with a pinch of salt if using. As you blend, add in 2-3 tbsp of water until it’s a smooth caramel consistency. Spread on top of the base and top with a few chopped nuts. Put in the freezer for an hour.
Remove from the freezer and cut into 14 small bars. Melt the chocolate chips and dip each bar in the chocolate. Sprinkle with a few more nuts and some cacao nibs and refrigerate until set.
They’ll keep in the fridge for about a week.
