Description
These Healthy Twix Bars are a homemade gluten-free version of the classic candy, made with a buttery almond flour shortbread base, a gooey caramel layer, and a rich chocolate topping. A guilt-free indulgence that’s both wholesome and satisfying.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ cups almond flour
- 3 tablespoons butter, melted
- 1 ½ tablespoons maple syrup
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup pitted dates (for caramel)
- 2 tablespoons almond butter
- 2 tablespoons coconut oil, melted
- ¼ teaspoon sea salt
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (for caramel)
- 1 cup dark chocolate chips (or chopped dark chocolate)
- 1 tablespoon coconut oil (for chocolate layer)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line an 8×8-inch baking pan with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, mix almond flour, melted butter, maple syrup, and vanilla until crumbly. Press evenly into the bottom of the pan to form the shortbread base.
- Bake for 10–12 minutes until lightly golden. Allow to cool completely.
- For the caramel layer, blend dates, almond butter, coconut oil, sea salt, and vanilla in a food processor until smooth. Spread evenly over cooled shortbread.
- Melt chocolate chips with 1 tablespoon coconut oil until smooth. Pour over caramel layer, spreading evenly.
- Refrigerate for at least 1–2 hours, or until set. Slice into bars and enjoy.
Notes
- Store in the refrigerator for up to 1 week or freeze for longer storage.
- You can substitute peanut butter or cashew butter for almond butter.
- Use dairy-free chocolate to make this recipe completely vegan.
- Prep Time: 20 mins
- Cook Time: 12 mins
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake + Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 16g
- Sodium: 80mg
- Fat: 13g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 5mg