Some viral food trends aren’t built to last, but that’s just not true with date bark. The first time I saw it I thought, “Wow, I need to make that immediately.” The first time I actually made it, I knew instantly it would become a staple in my fridge. Almost a year later, I still almost always have a batch on hand.
Some of the TikToks I saw claimed it tastes “just like a Snickers bar”—I’m smart enough to know that’s not gonna happen. It doesn’t taste just like a Snickers, but it’s so good I don’t even care, and it does give serious candy bar vibes. Date bark is the perfect little sweet treat to have on hand. It’s got that salty-sweet balance between chocolate and nut butter, combined with the deep chewiness and caramel flavor of the dates for the most satisfying bite. When you add flaky salt on top, you also get some added crunch and salinity that takes it to a whole new level.
