Homemade Snicker Clusters

These clusters are a playful, bite-sized twist on the classic Snickers bar. With chewy dates as the caramel-like base, creamy peanut butter, crunchy roasted peanuts, and a rich chocolate topping, each bite delivers gooey indulgence with wholesome ingredients.

According to Ayurveda, the grounding sweetness of dates and richness of peanuts balance Vata, while dark chocolate adds just the right touch of indulgence. Light, energizing, and satisfying — these treats are perfect for mindful snacking.

Ayurvedic properties of key ingredients

Dates → Sweet, grounding, and cooling; pacify Vata and Pitta, may increase Kapha.

Peanuts → Heavy and oily; calm Vata, but can aggravate Kapha.

Peanut butter (homemade) → Nourishing, grounding; balances Vata, slightly heating for pitta.

Dark chocolate → Bitter, slightly astringent; mildly stimulating for all doshas — can aggravate Vata and Pitta in excess.

Preparation Time- 10 minutes

Cooking Time- 30 minutes

Serving Size-8-10

Ingredients

• 8-10 pieces soft dates (pitted, halved)

• ½ cup peanut butter (homemade or store-bought)

• ¼ cup roasted peanuts (optional, for crunch)

• 100g dark chocolate (or any chocolate of your choice), melted

  Instructions

• Assemble the Clusters

  1. Line a tray with parchment paper.

  2. Place halved dates flat on the paper.

  3. Spread a generous spoonful of peanut butter onto each date.

  4. Sprinkle roasted peanuts over the top for extra crunch.

• Chocolate Coating

  1. Drizzle or spoon melted chocolate over each cluster so it partially covers the date + peanut butter layers (allowing gooey bits to peek through).

• Freeze & Serve

  1. Place the tray in the freezer for ~30 minutes, until the chocolate is firm.

  2. Enjoy straight from the freezer or let sit for a minute before biting in.

Homemade Peanut Butter

Ingredients

• 250g roasted peanuts (skins removed)

• 1–2 tbsp honey (or natural sweetener of choice)

• Pinch of salt

• 1–2 tsp peanut oil or neutral oil (if needed for smoothness)

Instructions

• Dry roast peanuts until golden, then remove the skins.

• Blend in a food processor until creamy, scraping down the sides.

• Add honey, salt, and oil (if needed) to achieve a smooth, spreadable consistency.

Dosha Tweaks

For Pitta 🔥

• Swap honey for maple syrup or coconut sugar in peanut butter.

• Reduce the amount of dark chocolate to avoid excess heat.

For Kapha 💧

• Use smaller portions, as dates and peanuts are heavy.

• Enjoy with a warm herbal tea to support digestion while savoring the same taste.

Suggestions

• Store in an airtight container in the freezer or fridge.

“ These clusters are chewy, crunchy, and chocolatey delights—a fun Ayurvedic twist on the classic Snickers.”