Irresistible SCD Date Bark with Vanilla Cashew Butter Candy
Irresistible SCD Date Bark combines pitted Medjool dates, a rich peanut butter layer with roasted peanuts, and a smooth vanilla cashew butter candy topping. This no-cook, plant-based treat is perfect for a quick, gut-friendly dessert.
Ingredients
Date and Peanut Butter Layer
- 10 Medjool Dates
- ½ cup peanut butter (no sugar added)
- 2 tbsp dry roasted peanuts - chopped
- ½ tsp vanilla
- 1 tsp honey
Cashew Butter Candy Layer
- ¼ cup cashew butter (no sugar added)
- 2 tbsp coconut oil - softened
- ½ tsp vanilla
- 1 tsp honey
- 2 tbsp shedded unsweetened coconut (optional)
Instructions
Date and Peanut Butter Layer
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Slice dates on one side to remove the pit
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Line ebaking sheet with parchment paper
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Flatten dates, sliced side down on parchment paper
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Line dates up andpress together to make a rectangle on the sheet
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Add peanut butter, honey,and vanilla to small mixing bowl
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Stir until well combined
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Spread peanut mixture over dates
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Sprinkle chopped dry roasted peanuts over peanut butter
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Place in freezer while you prepare the cashew butter topping
Cashew Butter Candy Topping Layer
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Add cashew butter, softened coconut oil, honey, and vanilla to small mixing bowl
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Stri until well combined and smooth
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Pour cashew butter mixture over peanut butter layer
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Top with shredded coconut if using
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For best results, freeze for at leat 30 minutes before slicing
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Cut into squares
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Store in refrigerator or freezer