Healthier Snickers bites

A fun, healthier alternative to everyone’s favourite choccy bar

By Luke Hines | Dec 5, 2024

Satisfy your sweet tooth with this healthy and delicious version of the traditional snickers bar. Not only are they incredibly Instagram-worthy but they’re easy to make too!

All you need is a handful of ingredients, and a little over 15-minutes to make them (however they do need to sit in the fridge for at least1.5h), and a love of nutty snacks. Perfect for on the go or when you’re crazing something sweet after dinner.

Yields: 12

Total Time:15 mins

Ingredients

Chocolate coating

200 g sugar-free dark chocolate
80 g (½ cup) peanuts, roughly chopped, toasted
Sea salt

Peanut butter filling

250 ml (1 cup) canned coconut cream
250 g (1 cup) smooth peanut butter
115 g (½ cup) cacao butter
125 ml (½ cup) maple syrup or 2-4 drops of liquid stevia
Pinch of sea salt

Directions

Step 1

For the peanut butter filling, place all the ingredients in a saucepan over low heat and melt together, stirring constantly, until nice and runny. Remove from the heat and leave to cool for 10–15 minutes. Once slightly cooled, pour your mixture into a silicone square ice cube tray and transfer to the freezer to set for a minimum of 1 hour or until completely firm.

Step 2

When you are ready to assemble the ‘Snickers’ bites, melt the chocolate in a small saucepan over low heat, stirring as you go, until thick and creamy. Set aside to cool slightly.

Step 3

Remove one of the frozen peanut fillings from the mould and, using tongs, a spoon or even your fingers, dip it in the melted chocolate. Place on a wire rack and quickly top with the chopped peanuts and a pinch of salt. Repeat with the remaining filling pieces, working quickly before the chocolate completely sets.

Step 4

Transfer to the fridge for 20 minutes to chill and firm before enjoying.

Tip

These bites will keep in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 7 days or in the freezer for up to 3 months.

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By Luke Hines

Luke is the bestselling author of 14 cookbooks, TV host, a qualified functional nutritionist and personal trainer. Luke believes we are our happiest and healthiest when we find synergy between the meals, mindset and moves.