Lunchbox No-Bake Snickers-Style Weetbix Slice (No Sugar, Hidden Veggies!)
Introduction
Meet your new lunchbox hero 🍫🥜—a no-bake slice that tastes just like a Snickers, but without the sugar crash. Naturally sweetened with soaked dates and banana, it hides a sneaky serve of zucchini and packs in extra fibre thanks to All-Bran and Weetbix. The creamy peanut-butter chocolate layer on top is the ultimate indulgent touch.
Best part? It’s nutty, chocolatey, chewy, and totally kid-approved—plus there’s no baking, no refined sugar, and it holds up beautifully in lunchboxes.
💡 No-nut school or family? Just skip the peanut butter and you’ve got yourself a Mars Bar-style slice instead.
Why It Works
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Lunchbox-friendly: Holds its shape, no sticky fingers, and no sugar crash mid-school day.
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Hidden veggies: The grated zucchini disappears into the base—kids won’t know, but you will.
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Naturally sweet: Dates and banana give a rich caramel-like sweetness, so there’s no need for refined sugar.
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Versatile: Peanut butter for that Snickers vibe, or skip it for a Mars Bar feel that’s school-friendly.
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No-bake & easy: No oven, no fuss—just mix, press, drizzle, and chill.
Ingredients (makes ~16 squares)
Base:
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5 wheat biscuits (e.g., Weetbix), ~75 g
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1 cup pitted dates, soaked in warm water 10 mins
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½ banana, mashed
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¼ cup finely grated zucchini (squeeze all liquid out)
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½ cup All-Bran cereal
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Optional: splash of reserved date water, honey, or maple syrup if mixture is too dry
Topping – choose your version:
Snickers-style:
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½ cup dark chocolate (chopped or chips)
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2 tbsp peanut butter (smooth or crunchy)
Mars Bar-style (nut-free):
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½ cup dark chocolate (chopped or chips)
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1 tbsp coconut oil or butter
Instructions
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Soak & Prep
Place dates in warm water for ~10 minutes until soft. Drain, reserving a little water. -
Mix Wet Ingredients
Mash banana in a large bowl. Add soaked dates, breaking them up with a fork or spoon until combined. -
Add Veggies & Fibre
Stir in grated zucchini and All-Bran. Crumble in the Weetbix. Mix well. If dry, add a splash of reserved date water or sweetener of choice. -
Soften & Bind
Let mixture sit 5 minutes so the cereals soak up the moisture. -
Press
Line a small loaf or square tin with baking paper. Press mixture firmly and evenly into the tin. -
Make the Topping
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Snickers-style: Melt chocolate and peanut butter together until smooth.
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Mars Bar-style: Melt chocolate and coconut oil/butter together until smooth.
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Finish & Chill
Spread topping over the base. Refrigerate at least 2 hours before slicing.
Storage
Keep in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days, or freeze for up to 2 months.
Love This Recipe? Try These Too!
If your kids loved this healthy lunchbox slice, you’ll want to check out a couple more of my go-to snack-style recipes:
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Protein Packed Cheesy Quinoa Bites – broccoli, quinoa and CHEESY goodness - So yum for everyone.
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ABCD Muffins – perfect for lunchboxes or after-school fuel.
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