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Raw Vegan Snickers Bars

healthy snickers bars // raw, vegan, gluten-free, refined sugar-free

What could be better than a snickers bar? Try these healthy raw vegan snickers bars made with only whole foods plant-based ingredients and no added sugar. I was craving a candy bar and snickers is an all-time favorite of mine. The best part is this one has all-natural wholesome ingredients, so your cravings will be satisfied for longer!

healthy snickers bars // raw, vegan, gluten-free, refined sugar-free

On the bottom, there’s a coconutty cashew base layered with a soft peanut butter date caramel. Then on top, I sprinkled on some raw peanuts and drizzled the bars with raw chocolate. Viola, the raw Snickers was born!

Instead of adding any processed sugars like in a normal Snickers bar, I made these healthier.

I used only raw, sugar-free ingredients. The result is just as indulgent, rich, and fulfilling as the original!

healthy snickers bars // raw, vegan, gluten-free, refined sugar-free

I couldn’t believe how well these turned out! OMG you have to make them. I promise you will not be able to keep your hands off of them. Spoil yourself, don’t hold back, dig into some delicious candy bars right now. 

plant-based candy bar recipe

In high school, I used to eat candy A LOT.

For student government, we’d literally carry around bags of candy bars all day long and sell them to our fellow students and teachers. The temptation was real. I’d dig my hand into my stash daily. So long story short, I wanted to rekindle my love for Snickers all over again.

healthy snickers bars // raw, vegan, gluten-free, refined sugar-free

These raw vegan Snickers bars are so chewy and gooey and delicious all at the same time.

Words cannot begin to describe how excited I was while devouring them. Treat yourself to these as a special weekend treat because you deserve it! For more plant-based candy, check out my raw snickers slice and these 5 amazing vegan candy recipes. I’ve even done a round-up of 6 vegan chocolate recipes.

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healthy snickers bars // raw, vegan, gluten-free, refined sugar-free
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Raw Snickers Bars

Healthy raw vegan snickers bars to satisfy your candy cravings! Made all-natural with no added sugar.
Prep Time20 minutes
Total Time20 minutes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Keyword: candy, dessert, raw, snickers, vegan
Servings: 10 bars
Calories: 312kcal

Ingredients

For the base

  • 1 ½ cups cashews
  • ½ cup shredded coconut
  • 8 pitted Medjool dates
  • 3 tbsp brown rice syrup

For the peanut butter caramel

  • 8 pitted Medjool dates
  • ¼ cup peanut butter
  • 2 tbsp almond milk
  • 1 tbsp brown rice syrup

For assembly

  • ¼ cup peanuts
  • ½ bar of raw chocolate

Instructions

For the base:

  • In a food processor, process cashews into small pieces.
  • Add in coconut, dates, and brown rice syrup and process until a sticky dough forms.
  • Press into a loaf pan lined with parchment paper and put in the freezer.

For the caramel:

  • Process all ingredients, adding almond milk a little bit at a time until a smooth caramel forms.
  • Spread caramel over the base.

For assembly:

  • Scatter peanuts on top of the caramel and press down lightly.
  • Melt your chocolate in the microwave, stirring every 15 seconds until completely melted.
  • Drizzle chocolate over the top of the bars.
  • Place back in the freezer until hardened.
  • Remove from the freezer, cut into bars, and eat some healthy candy!
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33 Comments

  • Reply Sylvia August 30, 2021 at 6:27 pm

    5 stars
    Thank you for this recipe! Followed every detail and it turned out wonderfully.

    • Reply laura September 10, 2021 at 2:09 am

      I’m SO happy to hear that you love this recipe! It’s one of my favorites!

      You’re so very welcome and hope you enjoy the delicious Snickers bars 🙂

  • Reply Vanessa May 28, 2021 at 2:45 am

    Thanks for sharing! Do they keep long?

    • Reply laura May 28, 2021 at 2:22 pm

      Yes definitely! You can keep them in the fridge for 5-7 days or the freezer for even longer 🙂

  • Reply Suzanne May 28, 2021 at 2:44 am

    This looks so good! What a great way to enjoy a treat while sticking to a vegan diet!

    • Reply laura May 28, 2021 at 2:23 pm

      Yes definitely! So delicious and made with all clean ingredients!

  • Reply Catrin Owen November 16, 2016 at 10:33 pm

    i made this today but adapted it didnt have any chocolate so made some kind of melted coconut oil added coconut sugar and cacao powder and poured that ontop instead of the chocolate turned out really good thank you for sharing this

    • Reply laura November 17, 2016 at 5:30 am

      I’m so happy you made these!! I’ve made homemade chocolate with coconut oil + cacao powder + maple syrup before. Sounds like a good idea if you don’t have chocolate on hand! 🙂 Thanks for trying this recipe!

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  • Reply Khuzaimah October 18, 2016 at 4:57 pm

    How to please store these after slicing? Great recipe thank you ❤️

    • Reply laura October 19, 2016 at 1:16 pm

      Hi! Sorry for the delayed response. I was out of town and just got back! The Snickers bars are best stored in the freezer in an air-tight container. Then I recommend letting them defrost for 15-30 minutes before eating. They’ll stay good for 5-7 days!

  • Reply Andrea August 13, 2016 at 1:31 am

    I’ve just made these and quite pleased with how they turned out, although I’ve got a very retro food processor that my mum gave me and although it’s endured many years of hard work, I don’t know that it’s capable of processing things to a really fine consistency anymore. I found my cashew base still looked ever so slightly chunky despite me blitzing it for a long time, so although it pressed quite well into the tray, when I cut the bars they crumbled a tiny bit at the edges.

    Note: I added a bit of sea salt in each stage, and added a bit of mesquite powder to the caramel because it’s meant to be mineral-rich and also adds a caramelly flavour. I also think that next time rather than worrying about making a raw chocolate topping, I’ll probably just melt down a bar of Lindt 70% since at least it’s lower in sugar than most regular chocolate bars.

    • Reply laura August 14, 2016 at 9:16 am

      Hi Andrea!! Thanks for the feedback. I’m so glad you’re happy with them! I find that it helps when you use really large & sticky Medjool dates to help the base stick together. It should be around 1 cup of dates. If your dates aren’t sticky, I’d definitely recommend soaking them in hot water for 1-2 hours, then draining them before making the base. I’d love to try adding sea salt & mesquite powder in the recipe for the caramel. Thanks so much for your comments!

  • Reply ragusad July 31, 2016 at 1:22 am

    Have just made this and it is delicious! Eating it while typing. 🙂

    I am 9 months pregnant and was craving something sweet so bad. Googled vegan gluten free snickers, found this recipe, had all the ingredients needed and made this in less than 20 minutes.
    Highly recommended!

    • Reply laura July 31, 2016 at 11:40 am

      Hi! I’m so happy these could help satisfy your sweet cravings 🙂 I have a big sweet tooth myself, so I make sure to make “healthier” sweets like these which I eat on a daily basis. Seriously your comment warms my heart and I’m so happy you found my blog. Thanks for the kind words and congratulations on the baby!

      Best,
      Laura

  • Reply Sydney Socias July 19, 2016 at 11:46 pm

    Hi! What would you substitute for the brown rice syrup? It’s been hard to find!
    Thank you!

    • Reply laura July 20, 2016 at 10:09 am

      Hi Sydney! You can substitute coconut nectar, maple syrup, or any other liquid sweetener you have handy! I just prefer brown rice syrup because it has a really nice & sticky consistency and mild carmel-like flavor. I usually get it at Whole Foods or my local health foods store. I hope this helps!

  • Reply Yasmin June 5, 2016 at 6:07 pm

    Hi Laura,

    I’m not a fan of coconut can I just use all nuts for the base or is there something else I could use as a sub for the coconut?

    • Reply laura June 6, 2016 at 2:20 am

      Hi Yasmin! Yes, you can definitely use all nuts for the base instead of using coconut. I sometimes use almonds or rolled oats to replace the coconut. I hope you enjoy this recipe!

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  • Reply Sarah | Well and Full March 5, 2016 at 10:13 pm

    These bars look AMAZING, Laura!! Pinned!

    • Reply laura March 7, 2016 at 8:46 am

      Thanks Sarah!! I love making raw vegan sweets because they actually satisfy my sweet tooth more than the original 🙂

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  • Reply Tamz September 1, 2015 at 1:38 am

    I used honey to sweeten and roasted peanuts….these are amazing!!!

    • Reply laura September 14, 2015 at 11:15 am

      Thanks so much!! I’m so glad to hear you liked them 🙂 I make them all the time, yay for healthy candy bars!

  • Reply Jamie July 15, 2015 at 11:49 pm

    does this recipe call for raw cashews or roasted cashews? I know the recipe is called raw snickers bars, but I wasn’t sure if that was because you didn’t bake them or because you used raw ingredients. thanks.

    • Reply laura July 17, 2015 at 3:36 am

      Hi Jamie! I buy purely raw nuts from the grocery store so yes these are raw cashews. But I’m sure you could use roasted cashews and they’d taste just as delicious!

  • Reply leslie July 2, 2015 at 12:23 am

    Just made these! very easy and very delicious-thank you! I just stumbled on your blog via pinterest, it is so pretty and I will be trying your other recipes.

    • Reply laura July 7, 2015 at 8:18 pm

      YAY! that makes me smile, thanks for sharing 🙂 these always disappear so quickly when I make them! it’s crazy to think a candy bar can be so healthy, let me know what else you try and what you think!

  • Reply Melissa @ vegan does it May 4, 2015 at 4:16 pm

    These look great Laura! I’ve made snickers bars before, but I love your take on it.

    • Reply laura May 4, 2015 at 5:33 pm

      You’re so sweet! Thanks Melissa, I made a chewier base that I think goes perfectly with the date caramel and crunch peanuts. Then of course the chocolate on top is the best part 🙂

      • Reply kylsie May 18, 2016 at 2:21 am

        Do you use the cashews how they are or soak them?

        • Reply laura May 18, 2016 at 2:45 am

          I use raw cashews and blend them up in my food processor until they break down into a flour-like consistency! Hope this answers your question 🙂

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