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    Homemade Snickers Bars (No-Bake!)

    Published: Oct 6, 2020 · Modified: Oct 9, 2022 by Lauren · This post may contain affiliate links · 64 Comments

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    Homemade Snickers Bars - How to make your own healthy Snickers bars, made with natural, real food ingredients!

    Stack of homemade candy bars on a white plate.

    October is my favorite month. Halloween, scary movies, costumes, pumpkins, ghosts, and witches galore!

    Before my husband and I began dating, we worked together at a local health food store, and it was there that we connected on our love for all things 'gore' (our first date was to see Hostel!).

    Each year, we look forward to the fun Halloween brings, and now that we have kids, we all have fun playing dress up when the 31st rolls around.

    And because my husband's favorite candy is a Snickers bars, I knew I needed to make a healthy version for him (and me!).

    Hand holding a three-layer candy bar with chocolate on the bottom.

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    Why you'll love these Snickers bars

    I tried my best with this recipe to create a believable facsimile of the real thing.

    The chocolate base has a nice crisp bite, while the nougat center is soft and rich (you'd swear there was dairy in there!). The peanut butter caramel coating is a blended mixture of dates and peanut butter, and I think it's even better than the real thing.

    I had originally intended to coat the entire bar in chocolate, but then the bars had more character with the layers showing. You could easily add a few peanuts on top as well.

    I truly believe you will love these!

    Three-layer candy bar on a white plate with Halloween decorations behind it.

    Ingredients needed

    You'll be making three layers of deliciousness, each requiring their own ingredients and steps. Because these are no-bake, there is just the process of chilling the bars and letting them set to hold together.

    Chocolate layer

    I make my own chocolate by combining coconut oil, cocoa powder, maple syrup and sea salt. When coconut oil is cold, it hardens, which is what holds the chocolate together. Be aware that if these bars get warm, this layer will melt.

    If you'd like to prevent this, use cocoa butter in place of the coconut oil.

    Nougat layer

    My nougat is very unique. In lieu of copious amounts of sugar and cream, I've employed a combination of coconut oil, maple syrup, milk (any kind will work), and....oat flour!

    Yes, oat flour gives this layer substance and bite, but the specific amounts of each ingredient still allow this layer to have a soft bite, thus resembling the classic nougat.

    Vanilla and salt are added for flavor.

    Caramel layer

    A simple blend of dates and peanut butter creates that familiar caramel layer. Dates are eerily similar to caramel when blended, and the addition of peanut butter truly screams Snickers!

    A bit of water is added for blending purposes and vanilla helps to flavor the mix.

    I use this small food processor to get this particular layer made.

    Recipe tips

    You can make your own oat flour by grinding oats in a coffee grinder or with the flat blade of a Nutribullet.

    If you have trouble with the chocolate base separating from the nougat layer, add the nougat layer a bit before the chocolate hardens completely.

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    Stack of homemade candy bars on a white plate.
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    Homemade Snickers Bars

    This recipe explains how to make your own Snickers bars, only made with natural, real food ingredients!
    Prep Time20 mins
    Chill time:2 hrs
    Total Time2 hrs 20 mins
    Course: Dessert
    Cuisine: American
    Keyword: Chocolate, Gluten-Free, Raw, Vegan
    Servings: 12 bars
    Calories: 156kcal
    Author: Lauren Goslin

    Ingredients

    CHOCOLATE BASE:

    • 5 Tablespoons coconut oil melted
    • 4 Tablespoons cocoa powder
    • 2 teaspoons maple syrup
    • ⅛ teaspoon salt

    NOUGAT LAYER:

    • 4 Tablespoons coconut oil melted
    • 3 Tablespoons milk of your choice
    • 2 Tablespoons maple syrup
    • ½ teaspoon vanilla
    • ½ cup +2 Tablespoons oat flour
    • ⅛ teaspoon sea salt

    CARAMEL:

    • 8 soft dates
    • 2 Tablespoons peanut butter I use salted
    • 1 teaspoon vanilla
    • 2 teaspoon water

    Instructions

    • Begin with room temperature ingredients. Cold ingredients can cause your coconut oil to clump.
    • Mix together the ingredients for the chocolate base until well combined.
    • Pour the mix into a small baking dish (I use a 7 x 5 inch Pyrex dish).
    • Put the dish into the freezer until hard (about 10-15 minutes).
    • Mix together the ingredients for the nougat layer until well combined.
    • Pour the nougat layer onto the hardened chocolate base.
    • Set in the freezer until the nougat layer is solid (about an hour).
    • Process the ingredients for the caramel layer in a small food processor until well combined.
    • Spread the caramel mix atop the hardened nougat layer (wet and use your hands for this, as it is very thick.
    • Freeze again until set (30-60 minutes).
    • Cut into 12 equal bars and enjoy!

    Notes

    Nutrition facts are based on using unsweetened almond milk.
    WW Points: 8

    Nutrition

    Sugar: 6.5g | Fiber: 1.6g | Calories: 156kcal | Fat: 12.2g | Protein: 1.8g | Carbohydrates: 12g

    If you have a chance to try this recipe, please leave a star rating and a comment below letting me know how you liked it!

    Shared with: Full Plate Thursday, What's For Dinner, Sundays on Silverado

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    Comments

    1. Tammy

      October 12, 2022 at 7:22 am

      Ooh you had me at no-bake! These look sooo good and better than any snickers bar I could get. I love homemade treats like this and a little lightened up too!

      Reply
    2. Vanessa

      June 10, 2021 at 12:22 pm

      Thanks for sharing! Does it keep long?

      Reply
    3. Suzanne

      June 10, 2021 at 12:21 pm

      This looks so good! What a great way to enjoy a snack while sticking to the good stuff!

      Reply
    4. Marcia

      October 27, 2020 at 1:10 pm

      These are amazing... I cannot stop going back for just another "small piece" and now 1/4 of the pan is almost gone!... They are nice and easy to make, with the longest part being waiting for them to freeze... these are a keeper! Thank you

      Reply
    5. Kurt

      July 15, 2017 at 5:52 pm

      I love these little buggers! I can't stop putting them into my mouth. Thank you for this creative healthy take on my favorite candy bar.

      Reply
    6. Nadiah

      March 08, 2016 at 12:24 am

      Hello! I made these and it taste awesome! But i find that the chocolate layer melts quickly (because I live in south east asia and it's pretty hot here). How do I adjust the recipe to avoid the chocolate layer from melting?

      Reply
      • Lauren

        March 08, 2016 at 8:20 am

        Hi Nadiah,

        You could use cocoa butter in place of the coconut oil, and it should stay solid longer. 🙂

        Reply
    7. ines1988

      October 14, 2015 at 3:19 am

      Hi, thank you for posting that. I'm so 100% going to make these. They have character that way...also: I really love that you post the nutritional values...I don't see them often. *thumpsup*

      Reply
    8. Ashley

      June 01, 2015 at 2:21 am

      Just made these today and they are so yummy and taste like the real snickers! Thanks for sharing such yummy healthy raw treats!

      Reply
      • Lauren

        June 01, 2015 at 8:19 am

        Thanks for your comment Ashley, these are a fave around here too! 🙂

        Reply
    9. Erin

      March 05, 2015 at 6:28 pm

      These are delicious! I had trouble with the chocolate base separating from the other layers but I see where you suggested a remedy for that based on someone else's comment so I'll try that next time. My 2 year old and 4 year old loved them, too.

      Reply
      • Lauren

        March 06, 2015 at 7:58 am

        So glad you liked them Erin! 🙂

        Reply
    10. Marcella

      February 26, 2015 at 1:27 pm

      hi,

      I'm dutch and really want to trie this one. Can you tell me what the T. Means? Is it à tablespoon?

      Thanx!!

      Reply
      • Lauren

        February 26, 2015 at 1:47 pm

        Tablespoon, yes! 🙂

        Reply
    11. Lisa

      February 25, 2015 at 9:12 pm

      This was so good. I did have a little problem with the chocolate base didn't stick to the nougat layer. Any thoughts? I let the chocolate layer set for 1.5 hours and seemed good. I'm still enjoying thus very much!

      Reply
      • Lisa

        February 25, 2015 at 9:14 pm

        Sorry chocolate layer was 20, nougat layer was 1.5.

        Reply
      • Lauren

        February 26, 2015 at 8:01 am

        That's great Lisa! To prevent the separation, I would add the nougat layer before the chocolate has set completely. 🙂

        Reply
    12. Magda

      October 27, 2014 at 10:17 am

      These were so yummy!! Even my 10 year old picky sugar addict loved them. For the chocolate layer I'll use butter or cacao butter next time (didn't care for the coconut flavor there). The nougat was so delicious... I used almond flour, cacao butter and plain milk. This was my first experience with 'caramel' made from dates and I have to say it was delish!! Thanks for much for this awesome recipe - I'm going to use it to come up with a peanut butter Snickers (chocolate covered, of course!).

      Reply
      • Lauren

        October 28, 2014 at 3:43 pm

        I'm happy you enjoyed them Magda!

        Reply
    13. Michelle

      October 01, 2014 at 8:18 pm

      I made these today and they are DELICIOUS!! I didn't have the same size pan that you used so I had to use a little bigger. Since I used a larger dish, my chocolate layer was pretty thin and wanted to break easy, but we managed 🙂 It was so good, I could have sat down and ate the whole dish!

      Reply
      • Lauren

        October 02, 2014 at 10:13 am

        That's awesome Michelle! They are a favorite around here too. 🙂

        Reply
    14. Peter van der Linde

      September 09, 2014 at 11:46 am

      Hi Lauren,

      I'm from The Netherlands and i'm loving your recipes.
      just wondering what the T and litle t stands for, or are they the same?

      Reply
      • Lauren

        September 09, 2014 at 1:53 pm

        Hi Peter,

        I'm so happy you're enjoying the blog! T is for tablespoon and t is for teaspoon. 🙂

        Reply
    15. christa kroeze

      August 26, 2014 at 9:43 pm

      Hi Lauren, just wondering what the T stands for Tablespoon or Teaspoon? Thanks Christa

      Reply
      • Lauren

        August 27, 2014 at 6:16 pm

        Hi Christa,

        T is for tablespoon. 🙂

        Reply
    16. Gilly

      July 21, 2014 at 3:31 am

      Could you use honey instead of maple syrup...its very expensive in Ireland?

      Reply
      • Lauren

        July 21, 2014 at 2:55 pm

        Hi Gilly,

        You can definitely do that, but you might need a bit of water as well, since honey is thicker than maple syrup. 🙂

        Reply
    17. Sam

      July 04, 2014 at 1:20 pm

      I love this recipe! I use it all the time. I salute you and your awesomeness. (My hips won't though) 🙂

      Reply
      • Lauren

        July 04, 2014 at 2:36 pm

        Haha, thanks Sam! It's one of my favorites too. 🙂

        Reply
    18. Heather

      October 30, 2013 at 2:47 pm

      I made these last night for my boyfriend and I to enjoy on Halloween. They are AMAZING! I can't wait for him to try. Snickers are his fave. I was surprised at how easy these were to put together. The hardest part is waiting for them to set. Thanks for this amazing idea and recipe.

      Reply
      • Lauren

        October 30, 2013 at 6:55 pm

        That's awesome Heather! My husband is also a fan, so I can relate. 🙂 Thanks for the comment!!

        Reply
    19. Julie

      October 26, 2013 at 9:59 pm

      I think you just changed my life!

      Reply
    20. Jennifer

      October 18, 2013 at 7:23 pm

      holy crap. these turned out AMAZING. I love them so much! So easy! One thing you may want to mention is that dates have pits! lol! I have never used a date or eaten one so I didn't know to take the pits out (I'm a total novice obviously!) ... so might be worth mentioning 🙂
      One last question - do you store them at room temp? Or do they need to be refrigerated?
      Thanks~
      ps. I didn't have the right sized pan so I did them individually in a muffin tin. Worked fabulously and each layer froze very quickly.

      Reply
      • Lauren

        October 18, 2013 at 8:26 pm

        Hi Jennifer!

        Sorry I didn't get back to you about the peanuts, but I'm glad they turned out for you! I store them in the freezer, but I think they'd keep in the fridge as well. Thanks for trying them and for your feedback! 😀

        Reply
    21. Jennifer

      October 18, 2013 at 5:50 pm

      Lauren, I'm making these right now. I'm subbing the syrup for agave nectar because I didn't realize I was out of syrup :/ I hope the turn out ok!
      Question: Would you recommend chopping the peanuts or using them whole or halved?
      Thanks!
      Jen

      Reply
    22. Maria

      October 17, 2013 at 7:24 pm

      I cannot wait to make these. we are a vegan family and Halloween is always hard on the kids.....I'll have something to replace what they can't eat! That, plus I REALLY miss Snickers.....

      Reply
      • Lauren

        October 17, 2013 at 7:59 pm

        Hah, I hope you and your family enjoy them Maria! 😀

        Reply
    23. Karen@NourishWithKaren

      October 16, 2013 at 12:17 pm

      These looks amazing! Can't wait to try them. Thanks for sharing!

      Reply
    24. Jenny

      October 16, 2013 at 12:15 pm

      I'm just curious about the nutritional information . . . you have 4.1 g trans fats listed. What is the source of the trans fats? I thought coconut oil was trans-fat free.

      Reply
      • Jenny

        October 16, 2013 at 12:34 pm

        Never mind, I see now that I was reading it in reverse! Looks like something I should make for myself.

        Reply
    25. The Peace Patch

      October 14, 2013 at 9:37 am

      Snickers were definitely one of my trade-for candies when we trick-or-treated as kids...my sister didn't like them so I'd give her my Good & Plenty and Milk Duds for her Snickers. Seems to me I got the better end of the deal but she was happy and we both ran on sugar highs for the next two weeks.
      Your Snickers Bars are superyumful...I want to cut them long and skinny and plop them on a lollipop stick like a Slo-Poke just for the screaming fun of it. 🙂

      Reply
    26. Amanda @Natural Living Mamma

      October 11, 2013 at 6:22 pm

      OMG these look AMAZING. Thanks for sharing on Natural Living Monday!

      Reply
    27. Emma

      October 11, 2013 at 12:29 pm

      Oh my word! These look to die for! Snickers were a favourite when I was little 🙂
      Great idea on the nougat filling.
      (Via Oh My Veggies)

      Reply
    28. Natassia

      October 06, 2013 at 4:04 am

      These look absolutely amazing! Will definitely help with my sweet tooth in a healthy way!

      Reply
    29. Kiersten @ Oh My Veggies

      October 05, 2013 at 2:53 pm

      I just made this and I am totally shocked at how much these taste like Snickers--you weren't kidding! Sooooo tasty! 😀 Thanks for the awesome recipe.

      Reply
      • Lauren

        October 05, 2013 at 3:08 pm

        Thanks girl! I'm so so happy you like them. 😀

        Reply
    30. Sandra

      October 05, 2013 at 7:42 am

      These look great! Any healthy snickers is good in my eyes (and belly!).

      Reply
    31. Heather @Gluten-Free Cat

      October 04, 2013 at 12:14 pm

      Are you kidding me? A healthy snickers makeover AND they're practically raw? You are amazing! Please come share at Raw Foods Thursdays!!!!

      Reply
    32. Kelly

      October 02, 2013 at 7:50 pm

      These look so lovely! I do love snickers but Halloween is about the only time I ever get them. And I have been wanting to try out a date based caramel. I am putting these on my to try list. 🙂

      Reply
    33. Marly

      October 01, 2013 at 12:42 pm

      Thank you so much, Lauren. I can't wait to devour several of these lol

      Reply
    34. Marly

      October 01, 2013 at 11:48 am

      WOW! Love it! BUT . . . I'm wondering how many calories are in each piece. Can anyone figure it?

      Reply
      • Lauren

        October 01, 2013 at 12:08 pm

        If you cut the bars into 12 pieces, each bar has 174 calories. The nutritional information is always directly below the recipe instructions. 🙂

        Reply
    35. Miachel (Spiced Curiosity)

      October 01, 2013 at 9:28 am

      Tinkerbell sounds amazing! 🙂 Good luck with the costumes.

      Also, these treats look (and sound) stunning. Thanks for a healthy Halloween alternative!

      Reply
    36. Ari @ Ari's Menu

      October 01, 2013 at 5:14 am

      Whoa! These look better than a Snickers bar in my opinion! Love how they use real, whole ingredients that I recognize and have laying around the house already! They need to happen. Then they need to be chopped up and put in a cookie!

      Reply
    37. Elizabeth @ SugarHero.com

      September 30, 2013 at 5:28 pm

      Looks awesome! I'm a huge Snickers fan but I think this version might be a little more reasonable to chow down on on a daily basis. 🙂 Also, big & little Tinkerbells is a cute idea!

      Reply
    38. Julie @ Lovely Little Kitchen

      September 30, 2013 at 1:58 pm

      Love those layers! Looks like a great recipe.

      Reply
    39. Heather Pace

      September 30, 2013 at 10:51 am

      Lauren these look SO freaking good!!!

      Reply
      • Lauren

        September 30, 2013 at 4:45 pm

        Lol, thanks Heather! 😀

        Reply
    40. Amber

      September 30, 2013 at 9:49 am

      HI Lauren,

      These look great. I've never had a Snickers Bar. I'm allergic to peanuts, so I would sadly lose half my trick or treating bounty. But that's okay. I would usually trade for something. I hear Snickers are totally awesome. My husband remembers them being very yummy.

      This looks like such a healthy alternative! You're awesome Lauren. 🙂

      And PS...Halloween is my favorite time of year too. I dress up every year! Always! last year I was Jane Goodall. I haven't found my costume yet this year, although I was thinking about Amelia Earhart. I might just default to a cowgirl, as my son wants to be a cowboy (again) so you just never know. There are usually multiple costumes changes for different Halloween events. 🙂

      Reply
    41. Mary Frances @ The Sweet {Tooth} Life

      September 30, 2013 at 7:01 am

      Me, my brother, and my dad all love Snickers! I will have to try these, we would all flip for a healthy version of it. You are incredible, Lauren! Oh, and Tinkerbell would be an awesome costume choice:) Pinning this!

      Reply
    42. Amanda

      September 30, 2013 at 5:57 am

      These look SO good, Lauren! I can't wait to make them! I have always loved Snickers and I remember sorting through my Halloween candy when I was little and always eating them first. Also, my dad is a Snickers fanatic, so I had to get to them before he did! haha

      Reply
      • Lauren

        September 30, 2013 at 6:35 am

        Thanks Amanda! I think my husband would be the same way with our daughters' candy, so I'll be making a couple of batches of these to stave him off. 😀

        Reply
    43. Honey

      September 30, 2013 at 5:28 am

      Wow, those look fantastic! I love snickers as well. I craved them when I was pregnant and I indulged, but now I'm off dairy so haven't had one in a year. Definitely making these, the nougat layer looks awesome!!

      Reply
      • Lauren

        September 30, 2013 at 6:33 am

        Thank you Honey! I hope you enjoy them! 😀

        Reply

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