I just love snickers as a flavour – the salty sweet, chocolatey, nutty and caramel flavours all work so well together. But, the original bar and now the shop-bought alternatives are really sweet and they don’t do it for me! So, I worked on this more wholesome recipe so you get all of the best bits of the classic bar with some nutritional perks. And this recipe is what I came up with. It has to be the best healthy candy bar recipe – the perfect replacement for a conventional snickers.

A homemade snickers protein bar that is protein-rich, paleo AND vegan friendly?!  Yes, dreams do come true! These homemade protein snickers bars are the perfect copycat treat – much healthier and tastier than a conventional snickers bar. This is how you can have your candy bar and protein too! This bar recipe is made with nutritious ingredients such as oats, almonds, coconut, peanut butter, honey and protein powder. A soft nougat layer topped with a date caramel, chopped roasted peanuts and then topped in chocolate.

If you are craving something sweet but want to keep it on the healthier side, look no further as this recipe is the bees knees! The texture of these no bake bars is a yummy combination of creamy and crunchy. As you take your first bite, you will experience the smoothness of the date caramel filling, which contrasts beautifully with the satisfying crunch of the peanuts. The almond, coconut base provides a subtle fudgy texture that adds depth to each bite, making them incredibly satisfying.

The chocolate topping adds such a rich touch and hardens to perfection! With every bite, you will savor the familiar snickers-like flavor, but with a healthier twist that doesn’t compromise on taste!!

You are going to love these snickers bars, they are:

Chocolatey and peanutty
Have a gooey date caramel middle
Easy to make in a few steps
Three delicious layers
Made with vegan and gluten-free ingredients
Packed with wholefoods and fibre
A great source of protein
A delicious snack or dessert
Require no baking
Taste just like your favourite chocolate bar with some added benefits

This is another of those viral social media recipes that has done the rounds of the internet. And for good reason. They are really really good and I cannot stop eating them. They literally taste like Snickers bars!

I love making a big batch of these keeping them in the freezer for any time I have a chocolate craving (which is basically always). It really is like you are having your favorite candy bar, but made healthier!

When you are craving something sweet but don’t want to heat up the oven or spend a lot of time making a dessert, these bars are the perfect solution!

….and OMG… I dare you to just eat one! 😉

Snickers Inspired Protein Slice

This Snickers inspired no bake protein slice is even better than the classic bar with a nutty protein base, a smooth date caramel topped with chocolate and  roasted peanuts. If you love all things nut buttery and chocolatey but want something more wholesome and a recipe that requires zero skill or effort, these bars are for you. They are easy to make and totally delicious.

Course Dessert, Snack

Cuisine Healthy Clean Eating

Keyword clean eating dessert or snack, copycat snickers snack bites, snickers copycat protein bars, snickers inspired protein slice, snickers protein slice

Servings 8

Ingredients

Base Crust

• 1 cup rolled oats
• 1 cup almonds or walnuts
• 1/2 cup desiccated coconut
• 1/4 cup peanut (or any other nut or seed) butter
• 1/4 cup protein powder
• 2 tablespoons honey or maples syrup
• 2 tablespoons coconut oil, melted
• 1-2 tablespoons water, if needed

Date Caramel

• 1 cup dates, soaked 30 minutes and drained
• 1/2 cup any milk
• 1/4 cup peanut butter
• 1 tablespoon coconut oil, melted
• 1 teaspoon vanilla essence
• Pinch salt
• 1 cup peanuts, roasted, chopped

Chocolate Topping

• 1 cup chocolate chips
• 1 tablespoon coconut oil
• Extra peanuts, roasted, chopped
• Flaky salt

Instructions

• Option to roast your peanuts: add them all to a baking tray and bake for 10-12 minutes in a preheated oven at160º Fan180ºC shaking the tin halfway through, until golden. Allow to cool fully.

  Line a 7 x 5-inch loaf pan or dish with parchment paper on the bottom and sides leaving some overhanging to act as a handle to get the bars out easier for cutting.

Base Crust

• Add the oats, almonds and coconut to a food processor and process until broken down and crumbly.  Add the peanut butter, honey, coconut oil and protein powder and continue to process briefly to combine all ingredients.

  Be careful not to over process as its nice to have texture variance and different sized “bits” in your base crust.

  If the mixture seems a little dry, add the water if needed. The mix will hold together when you press it between two fingers. Press into the lined pan spreading it out evenly with a spatula or back of a spoon.

Date Caramel

• Add the dates, milk, peanut butter, coconut oil, vanilla and salt to a food processor and process until smooth. Spread over the base mix and then sprinkle the chopped peanuts over the caramel and gently press them in. Chill in the fridge for 2-3 hours, until firm.

Chocolate Topping

• Place chocolate chips and coconut oil in small dish and microwave with 20 second bursts stirring between each one until melted and smooth.

  Or use double boiler method - (pot of boiling water with a bowl resting on top) melt the chocolate chips and the coconut oil together.

  Once melted, pour the melted chocolate evenly over the caramel layer. Tilt the pan from side to side to ensure the chocolate spreads out evenly. Add extra peanuts and press gently into the chocolate. Set in fridge for 30 minutes for chocolate to set. Cut into 8-10 bars or more smaller squares.

  To serve: enjoy straight away and keep in a sealed container in the fridge for 5-7 days or freeze for up to 3 months. Allow to defrost before eating.

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