Healthy Homemade Snickers Bars

Who doesn't love a delicious Snickers bar? The combination of chocolate, peanuts, and caramel is simply irresistible. But did you know that you can make your own healthy version of the classic treat at home? This homemade Snickers recipe is gluten-free, made with almond flour and salted peanut crust, a creamy sweet filling made from coconut sugar, and topped off with some sea salt for an extra kick. It's the perfect small and light dessert bite.

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• Recipe Name: Healthy Snickers Recipe
• Ready In: 120 minutes
• Serves: 12 bars
• Main Ingredients: Crust, almond flour, maple syrup, melted coconut oil, vanilla, pinch salt, salted peanuts, Filling
• Why You'll Love It: Who doesn't love a delicious Snickers bar? The combination of chocolate, peanuts, and caramel is simply irresistible. But did you know that you can make your own healthy version of the classic treat at home? This homemade Snickers recipe is gluten-free, made with almond flour and salted peanut crust, a creamy sweet filling made from coconut sugar, and topped off with some sea salt for an extra kick. It's the perfect small and light dessert bite.

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Healthy homemade Snickers with sweet caramel peanut filling

I have a HUGE sweet tooth. Everything from best chocolate chip cookies recipe to homemade cherry pie to my favorite cake pops recipe!

But I'm always trying to find healthier options for my sweet cravings.

So when I’m craving something sweet, but want to avoid a sugar crash, this homemade Snickers recipe is the perfect dessert. Not only does it taste amazing, but it's also gluten-free and made with wholesome ingredients. Plus, you can easily customize it with your favorite add-ins!

Really, you won't be missing out on anything with this homemade version. The almond flour and salted peanut crust create the perfect crunchy base for the creamy sweet filling and chocolate coating. And to take it up a notch, don't forget to sprinkle some sea salt on top!

Ready to dig in? Here's how you can make your own delicious Snickers bars at home.

Ingredients needed

Making a healthy Snickers doesn't have to be hard! Luckily, all of the ingredients were easy to find (some I even had on hand!).

Here’s a bit more about what I used:

Crust

• Almond Flour: For this gluten-free crust, I used almond flour. This has a wonderful flavor and provides the perfect crunch to contrast with the creamy filling. You need 2 cups of super fine, blanched almond flour for this candy recipe.
• Maple Syrup: To sweeten the crust and give it a bit of stickiness, I used maple syrup in place of white sugar. You need ¼ cup.
• Coconut Oil: This makes the crust extra crunchy and helps hold it together. Make sure to use virgin coconut oil, not refined. You need ¼ cup melted. I used ⅓ cup of melted coconut oil.
• Peanuts: To add a bit of salty-sweetness to the crust, I added a handful of salted peanuts.
• Vanilla: A bit of vanilla extract adds a touch of flavor to the crust.
• Salt: Just a pinch is all you need!

Filling

• Coconut Sugar: For the sweet and creamy center of this Snickers bar, I used coconut sugar. This is a wonderful natural sweetener that provides a subtle caramel flavor. You need 1 cup of coconut sugar for this recipe.

You'll also need coconut oil, maple syrup, and salt!

Chocolate coating

• Chocolate Chips: This recipe calls for 1 cup of your favorite chocolate chips. I like to use dark chocolate chips, but you can also use semi-sweet.
• Coconut Oil: To help the chocolate chips melt and a bit of shine to the bars, I added 1 teaspoon of melted coconut oil.
• Sea Salt: For that extra salty-sweet kick, top these homemade Snickers with some sea salt!

Kitchen tools required

Here’s a bit more information about what I used to make these gluten-free Snickers bars.

• 8x8 pan
• Parchment paper
• Large bowl
• Saucepan
• Whisk
• Small bowl

For measuring, you will need 1 cup, ⅓ cup, ¼ cup, and 1 teaspoon.

How to make homemade Snickers

First, preheat the oven to 350°F and line an 8x8 pan with parchment paper.

In a large bowl, mix together all of the crust ingredients to form a dough. Flatten the crust dough into the prepped pan and bake for 18 minutes. After it's done baking, let it cool.

Now it's time to make the filling! In a saucepan over medium-high heat, add coconut sugar, coconut oil, maple syrup, and salt. Whisk everything together and bring it to a boil, then reduce heat to medium.

To thicken the sauce, boil it for 3 minutes or until it thickens, and remember that it will thicken further as it cools.

After pouring the caramel over the crust, sprinkle the salted peanuts on top and press them down into the caramel. Turn off the heat and freeze for 1 hour.

Next, remove from the freezer and cut into 12 bars, then freeze for an additional 30 minutes.

To make chocolate bars, microwave chocolate, and oil in 30-second increments until melted. Then, dunk each bar fully in the melted chocolate and place it on parchment paper or greased cookie cooling rack.

While the bars are still warm, sprinkle them with flaky sea salt. After that, chill the bars in the refrigerator for 30 minutes before eating and store them in the fridge.

Below are some common homemade Snickers questions. Don’t see the answer you’re looking for? Leave a comment at the bottom of this post!

Can I use different types of chocolate chips?

Yes, you can experiment with different types of chocolate chips for this recipe. Try semi-sweet chips, dark chocolate chips, or even white chocolate chips.

Can I use different types of nuts?

Yup. If you don’t have salted peanuts on hand, feel free to substitute them with other types of nuts like walnuts or pecans.

Is there a substitution for coconut sugar?

Yes, if you don’t have coconut sugar on hand, feel free to substitute it with brown sugar or granulated sugar.

These homemade Snickers bars will last up to 7 days in the refrigerator, making them a great make-ahead treat. You can also store them in the freezer for up to 3 months.

If you liked this recipe, you’ll want to try these!

Here are some of my favorite dessert recipes you should make next. Enjoy!

• Strawberry Fruit Roll-Ups
• Healthy Reese's
• Kitchen Sink Chocolate Bar
• Homemade Chocolate Fudge Recipe
• Chocolate Caramel Pecan Pie Bites

Recipe by Erin Morrissey and Photos by The Mindful Hapa

Erin Antoniak

Healthy Snickers Recipe

4.67 from 3 votes

Who doesn't love a delicious Snickers bar? The combination of chocolate, peanuts, and caramel is simply irresistible. But did you know that you can make your own healthy version of the classic treat at home? This homemade Snickers recipe is gluten-free, made with almond flour and salted peanut crust, a creamy sweet filling made from coconut sugar, and topped off with some sea salt for an extra kick. It's the perfect small and light dessert bite.

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Prep Time 30 minutes mins

Cook Time 1 hour hr 30 minutes mins

Total Time 2 hours hrs

Servings: 12 bars

Course: candy, dairy-free, Dessert, gluten-free

Cuisine: American

Calories: 435

Ingredients Method Nutrition

Ingredients

  

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Crust

• 2 cups almond flour
• ¼ cup maple syrup
• ⅓ cup melted coconut oil
• 1 teaspoon vanilla
• pinch salt
• 1 cup salted peanuts

Filling

• 1 cup coconut sugar
• ⅓ cup melted coconut oil
• ¼ cup maple syrup
• pinch salt

Chocolate coating

• 1 cup chocolate chips
• 1 teaspoon melted coconut oil
• Flakey sea salt

Method

 

1. Preheat oven to 350F and grease/line 8x8 pan with parchment paper.
2. In a large bowl, mix together almond flour, maple syrup, coconut oil, vanilla and salt until dough forms.
3. Press dough flat into pan. Bake for 18 minutes. Set aside.
4. In a saucepan over medium high heat, add coconut sugar, coconut oil, maple syrup, and salt. Whisk together. Bring to boil and reduce heat to medium. Let boil for 3 minutes or until sauce has thickened. It will also thicken as it sits.
5. Turn off heat and pour caramel over crust. Sprinkle peanuts over top of caramel, pressing down slightly to ensure they are in the caramel. Freeze for 1 hour.
6. Take out of freezer and cut into 12 bars. Freeze for another 30 minutes.
7. Melt chocolate and oil in microwave in 30 second increments. Once fully melted, dunk each bar completely in chocolate. Place on parchment paper or greased cookie cooling rack.
8. Sprinkle bars with flaky sea salt while still warm. Refrigerate 30 minutes before eating. Keep stored in refrigerator.

Nutrition

Calories: 435kcalCarbohydrates: 37gProtein: 7gFat: 32gSaturated Fat: 15gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gSodium: 80mgPotassium: 168mgFiber: 3gSugar: 26gCalcium: 77mgIron: 1mg

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