These homemade Snickers bars and easy and healthy recipe made with only 7 clean, real food ingredients and are the perfect plant-based healthy candy bar treat you can enjoy guilt-free!{ Plant-Based | Vegan | Gluten-Free | Dairy-Free | Soy-Free | No-Bake | No Refined Sugar }
Prepare both a 9 x 5 loaf pan and cookie sheet lined with parchment paper and set aside.
Prepare the nougat layer:
Add all ingredients for the nougat layer to a food processor and process until the dates are broken down into small pieces and the oats are as fine as possible.
Transfer the mixture into the prepared loaf pan and spread it evenly on the bottom of the pan.
Place an extra piece of parchment paper on top of the nougat mixture and press it down very tight and compact, then set aside.
Prepare the caramel layer:
Add all ingredients for the caramel layer to a food processor and process until the dates are broken down into small pieces and everything is well combined, taking care to not overprocess.
Transfer the mixture to the prepared loaf pan and spread it evenly over the top of the nougat layer.
Prepare the peanut layer:
Sprinkle the peanuts for the peanut layer evenly over the top of the caramel layer and gently pat them down so they are slightly embedded into the caramel layer.
Place the loaf pan in the freezer for approximately 30 minutes, or until the bars are firm.
Prepare the chocolate coating:
After the bars have firmed in the freezer, add all ingredients for the chocolate coating to a small saucepan and melt on lowest heat, stirring until it is completely melted and smooth, taking care to not let it burn, then set aside.
Assembly:
Remove the loaf pan from the freezer and cut into 6 full-size bars or 12 mini bars.
Dip each bar into the chocolate coating until the bar is completely covered on all sides; using a fork to slip them over and to allow the excess chocolate to drip off.
Place the bars onto the prepared cookie sheet and return to the freezer for approximately 30 minutes, or until the chocolate hardens.
Store in an air-tight BPA-free container in the freezer or refrigerator until ready to serve because the bars will get soft and lose their shape if left out at room temperature.