No-bake Date Snickers Bars
Looking for a delicious, nutritious snack that supports your pregnancy journey? These no-bake Snickers Dates Bars are the perfect energy-boosting treat, packed with wholesome ingredients like dates—known for their numerous health benefits. Dates are especially recommended for pregnant women, as consuming 6-8 dates daily starting around 36 weeks can help prepare your body for labor. Rich in fiber, natural sugars, and prostaglandins, dates may promote cervical ripening and potentially lead to a quicker, smoother labor. In this recipe, you'll enjoy a tasty, easy-to-make snack that combines the sweetness of chocolate with the health benefits of dates—ideal for expecting moms looking to nourish their bodies naturally.
Ingredients:
20 pitted dates
4 T peanut butter (melted)
Chopped peanuts
3/4 c chocolate of choice (melted)
Sea salt
Steps:
Soak dates in warm water for 15 mins
Press dates into loaf pan (with parchment paper)
Spread melted peanut butter on top of dates
Sprinkle with peanuts
Spread melted chocolate
Top with a sprinkle of sea salt
Cool in fridge (or freezer if you’re hungry)
Credit: @sweets.on.stainton