Homemade snickers - vegan and gluten-free

Name: Homemade snickers - vegan and gluten-free
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 5 min
Total time: 2 h 15 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: En
Ingredients: 150g pitted dates; 1 tbsp peanut butter; 1 tbsp plant-based milk (I used almond milk); 1 tbsp plant-based yogurt (I used soy yogurt); 80g rolled oats; 2 tbsp ground almonds; 2 handfuls unsalted peanuts; 150g baking chocolate

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Snacks

Very Easy

2 h 15 m

523 Kcal

When it comes to treats, I can't resist Snickers! That's a great reason to try making them at home ;-) For a slightly healthier snack, I decided to make them vegan and gluten-free. I also reduced the added sugar by using dates, which add natural sweetness to the recipe :-) For a cooler version, feel free to freeze them :-D

Ingredients

"Caramel":

150g pitted dates
1 tbsp peanut butter
1 tbsp plant-based milk (I used almond milk)
1 tbsp plant-based yogurt (I used soy yogurt)

"Base":

80g rolled oats
2 tbsp ground almonds
2 handfuls unsalted peanuts
150g baking chocolate

Materials

blender, rectangular mold, parchment paper

Preparation

Preparation10 min

Waiting time2 hours

Cook time5 min

Soak the pitted dates in hot water for about 10 minutes. This will soften them and make the next step easier.
Preparation of the "caramel": in a blender, add the drained dates, peanut butter, soy yogurt, and almond milk.

Blend and set aside.
To make the "base": in a blender, add the rolled oats, ground almonds, and 2 tbsp of the caramel made earlier.
Blend until a thick mixture forms.
Assembly: in a rectangular mold lined with parchment paper (to facilitate unmolding), press the "dough" evenly across the surface.
Spread the "caramel" on top, ensuring it covers the entire surface.
Sprinkle unsalted peanuts on top and press them down slightly so they sink into the "caramel".
Place everything in the freezer for 1 hour and 30 minutes.

Once the time is up, remove the mixture from the mold.
Cut it into sticks about 2 cm wide.
Melt the chocolate in a double boiler, then dip the sticks into the melted chocolate.
Ensure they are well coated, then let them rest on a rack to drain.

Place everything in the fridge for about 20 minutes and enjoy!