Description
A protein-packed, no-bake treat inspired by Snickers—boasting creamy nougat, peanut butter, dates, oats, and a drizzle of chocolate—for an energizing snack you can grab after your workout.
Ingredients
1 cup pitted Medjool dates, roughly chopped
½ cup natural peanut butter (creamy or crunchy)
¼ cup almond milk (or any milk)
1 scoop (approx. ¼ cup) vanilla or chocolate protein powder
1 cup rolled oats
¼ cup chopped peanuts
2 tbsp cocoa powder (optional)
1 tsp pure vanilla extract
2 tbsp honey or maple syrup (optional)
½ cup dark chocolate chips, melted for drizzle
Instructions
- In a food processor, pulse dates, peanut butter, almond milk, protein powder, and vanilla until a sticky paste forms.
- In a bowl, mix oats, chopped peanuts, and cocoa powder. Pour the blended paste over and stir to combine. Add honey if needed.
- Scoop a tablespoon of dough and shape into round cookies. Place on a parchment-lined tray.
- Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to firm up.
- Drizzle with melted chocolate and refrigerate another 10 minutes to set.
Notes
Use maple syrup for vegan version.
Swap peanut butter for sunflower seed butter for nut-free option.
Add caramel drizzle and sea salt for a salted caramel twist.
Mix in crushed pretzels or rice crisps for extra crunch.
Shape into mini bites for portion control.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 11g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
