What happens if a Snickers bar and a frozen healthy banana treat were combined? These Healthy Frozen Snickers Bars would be the result!
I used to love snickers as a child so I had to make a vegnized healthier version for myself. These frozen treats are creamy, chocolatey, peanutty, and honestly very satisfying for something made mostly with bananas. I make them in two flavors: a chocolate protein version and a peanut butter version. Then both get topped with melted dark chocolate and crushed peanuts for that classic sweet-salty crunch situation.
They’re naturally vegan, easy to make, perfect for warmer months, and ideal when you want a freezer treat that feels fun but still uses simple ingredients.
I Believe You’ll Love These Healthy Frozen Snickers Bars:
They taste like a lighter homemade Snickers-inspired dessert
You get two delicious options in one recipe
They’re no-bake and freezer-friendly
The chocolate version includes protein powder, so it’s higher in protein and lower in fat
They’re made with simple ingredients like banana, peanut butter, dark chocolate, and peanuts
They’re great for a healthy frozen snack or dessert
If you love chocolate peanut butter banana bars, this recipe is very much in your lane!
Ingredients You Need for Healthy Frozen Snickers Bars
This recipe makes 16 bars total, with 8 chocolate protein bars and 8 peanut butter bars. You can choose to make just one version for ease!
For the chocolate protein version
2 large ripe bananas
2 scoops chocolate protein powder
2 to 3 tablespoons plant milk
2 tablespoons cacao powder
For the peanut butter version
2 large ripe bananas
4 tablespoons peanut butter
For the topping
1/2 cup dark chocolate chips
1 teaspoon coconut oil
Crushed peanuts
Before the chocolate drizzle!
Ingredient Notes
Use very ripe bananas here. Since we don’t use any other sweetener, the ripe banans are what give it the taste. They are also softer, and much easier to mash.
For the plant milk, any unsweetened option works well. I like to use Soy milk, but almond milk, coconut milk or oat milk are all fine.
For the protein powder, use one you already enjoy the taste of. Since this recipe is frozen, a chalky protein powder will not be ideal. I used a protein powder I absoutely love so the bars came out DELICIOUS!
How to Make Healthy Frozen Snickers Bars
Mash the 4 bananas. If you’re making both flavors at the same time, divide them between 2 separate bowls.
In one bowl, mix in the chocolate protein powder, plant milk, and cacao powder.
In the other bowl, mix in the peanut butter.
Line a 13-inch (33 cm) pan with parchment paper.
Spread each mixture onto one side of the pan and flatten evenly.
Sprinkle crushed peanuts on top.
Freeze for at least 5 hours or overnight, until fully firm.
Melt the dark chocolate chips and coconut oil in the microwave in 30-second increments, stirring in between.
While the chocolate melts, remove the frozen slab and carefully slice into bars with a sharp knife. You should get 16 bars total.
Drizzle the melted chocolate over the bars.
Let the chocolate set, which should happen quickly since the bars are frozen.
Enjoy right away, or return them to the freezer.
Tips for the Best Healthy Frozen Snickers Bars
Use ripe bananas: Ripe bananas make the bars sweeter and creamier.
Don’t skip the parchment paper: It makes lifting and slicing the bars much easier.
Let them soften slightly before eating: For the best texture, take a bar out of the freezer about 30 minutes before eating, depending on how warm your kitchen is. You want them firm but easy to bite.
Chop the peanuts finely: That way you get crunch in every bite instead of one giant peanut in a few bites.
Adjust the chocolate topping if needed: You can absolutely add more melted chocolate if you want a more decadent finish. You can also choose to fully dip the bars in melted chocolate for a chocolate coating all over.
Healthy Frozen Snickers Bars Variations:
One of the best things about these frozen Snickers bars is that they’re flexible.
– Make all chocolate protein bars
Double the chocolate version ingredients and spread the mixture across the whole pan.
– Make all peanut butter bars
Double the peanut butter version ingredients and use the full pan.
– Add extra crunch
Mix chopped peanuts into the base as well as on top.
– Make them sweeter
If your bananas aren’t super ripe, you can add a small drizzle of maple syrup to either mixture.
– Try a different topping
You could use chopped roasted peanuts, cacao nibs, or even a pinch of flaky salt over the chocolate.
How to Store these Snickers Bars
Store the bars in an airtight container in the freezer.
If stacking them, place parchment paper between layers so they don’t stick together.
They’ll keep well in the freezer for up to 3 month.
Healthy Frozen Snickers Bars FAQs
Are these healthy frozen Snickers bars actually ice cream bars?
Not exactly. They have a frozen, creamy texture, but they’re more like banana-based freezer bars than traditional ice cream bars.
Can I make these without protein powder?
Yes. You can make only the peanut butter version, or experiment with replacing the protein powder in the chocolate version with a thicker chocolate banana mixture, though the texture may change!
Are these vegan?
Yes, as long as you use vegan protein powder and dairy-free chocolate chips.
Can I use almond butter instead of peanut butter?
Yes. The flavor will change, but it should still work well!
Do I need a food processor?
Nope. A bowl and a fork or masher will do the job!
These healthy frozen Snickers bars are one of those recipes that feel way more fun than the ingredient list suggests. You get creamy banana, rich chocolate, peanut butter, crunchy peanuts, and that delish chocolate shell when it sets almost instantly on the frozen bars.
They’re easy, freezer-friendly, and perfect when you want something sweet without needing to bake.
If you try them, make both flavors at least once. They are both worth it!
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These healthy frozen Snickers bars are a creamy, chocolatey, peanut-buttery freezer treat made with banana, dark chocolate, and crushed peanuts. This recipe makes both a chocolate protein version and a peanut butter version, so you get 8 of each. Perfect for those sweet cravings!
Course Dessert, Snack
Cuisine American
Keyword Healthy Snickers, Vegan Snickers Bar
Prep Time 15 minutesminutes
Freezing time 5 hourshours
Total Time 5 hourshours15 minutesminutes
Servings 16bars
Calories 95kcal
Equipment
2 mixing bowls
1 Fork or potato masher
1 13-inch pan or tray
1 Parchment paper
1 Microwave-safe bowl
1 Sharp knife
Ingredients
Chocolate Protein Version
2large ripe bananas
2scoopschocolate protein powderplant-based
2-3tbspplant milk
2tbspcacao powder
Peanut Butter Version
2large ripe bananas
4tbsppeanut butter
Topping
1/2cupdark chocolate chipsdairy free
1tspcoconut oil
20gCrushed peanuts
Instructions
Mash the bananas in a bowl. If making both versions, mash the bananas in 2 separate bowls.
In one bowl, mix the bananas with the chocolate protein powder, plant milk, and cacao powder until smooth.
In the second bowl, mix the bananas with the peanut butter until combined.
Line a 13-inch (33 cm) pan or tray with parchment paper.
Spread the chocolate mixture on one half of the pan and the peanut butter mixture on the other half. Flatten both evenly.
Sprinkle crushed peanuts over the top.
Place it in the freezer for at least 5 hours or overnight, until fully firm.
Once frozen, melt the dark chocolate chips with the coconut oil in the microwave in 30-second increments, stirring between each round.
While the chocolate melts, remove the frozen slab from the freezer and slice carefully into 16 bars. You might need to wait a bit for it to soften before you can slice them.
Drizzle the melted chocolate over the bars with a spoon
Let the chocolate set for a minute or two. It should firm up quickly on the frozen bars.
Enjoy immediately, or return the bars to the freezer for later.
Notes
Storage: Store in the freezer in an airtight container. Separate layers with parchment paper if needed. Best enjoyed within 3 month.