Healthy Twix Bars (vegan & gluten-free!)
If you are a reformed candy lover, you are going to fall in love with these healthified Twix bars that are gluten-free, vegan, and refined sugar free!
Servings 12
Calories 280kcal
Cost $11
Equipment
Ingredients
Cookie Base Layer
- 1.5 cups almond flour
- 2 tablespoon maple syrup
- 3 tablespoon coconut oil melted, or apple sauce for oil-free
- 2 teaspoon vanilla
Caramel Layer
- 2 cups dates pitted
- ¾ cup water
- 1 tablespoon coconut sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
Chocolate Layer
- 1 cup vegan dark chocolate melted
- sea salt garnish
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Prepare a 9x9 baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Make cookie base by mixing all of the cookie base ingredients in a bowl until it forms a dough. Press it down evenly in the bottom of the pan. Bake for 12-17 minutes or until lightly golden. Let it cool for 20 minutes.
- While the cookie layer bakes, make the date caramel. Blend all the caramel ingredients in a blender or food processor until completely smooth. Pour over the cookie layer and spread evenly. I only use about ¾ of the caramel, I put the rest in the fridge. Freeze for 10 minutes.
- Melt chocolate in the microwave in 40 second increments, stirring in-between until melted. Gently spread or pour over the top of the caramel layer. Top with sea salt and let set in the freezer for at least 6 hours or overnight.
- Serve and enjoy!
Notes
Store these bars in the fridge or ideally, the freezer! Avoid storing them on the counter as they won’t stay firm like they should.
Use any kind of milk or dark chocolate you like for the topping.
Feel free to top the bars with sprinkles, nuts, coconut flakes, extra caramel, freeze dried raspberries or crushed pretzels for an extra yummy topping!
Let the cookie base cool for 10-20 minutes before adding the caramel layer.
Use a high-speed blender or really good food processor for the caramel!
To make these even more like an authentic Twix bar, fully coat each bar in chocolate instead of just topping!
Nutrition
Calories: 280kcal | Carbohydrates: 31g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 17g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 0.004g | Cholesterol: 0.4mg | Sodium: 6mg | Potassium: 274mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 22g | Vitamin A: 8IU | Vitamin C: 0.1mg | Calcium: 53mg | Iron: 3mg
