Best Healthy Twix Bars (vegan, gluten-free, refined sugar free)
These are seriously the BEST healthy twix bars that did not last long. They are indulgent and made with better for you ingredients compared to the classic candy bar.
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Ingredients
shortbread layer
- 2/3 cup almond flour
- 1/3 cup + 1 Tbsp coconut flour
- 1/4 cup coconut oil, melted
- 3 Tbsp pure maple syrup
- a healthy pinch of sea salt
caramel layer
- 1/2 cup tahini (cashew, almond, or any nut/seed butter works too)
- 1 tsp maca powder (optional, but adds a caramel flavor)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/4 cup coconut oil
- 1/4 cup pure maple syrup
- 1/4 tsp sea salt
chocolate layer
- 1/2 cup chocolate chips
- 2 tsp coconut oil
- flaky sea salt or kosher salt for topping
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Line a loaf pan (9×5 inch) with parchment paper.
- First make the shortbread layer. In a medium bowl, combine the almond flour, coconut flour, melted coconut oil, maple syrup, and salt. Stir with a spatula until well combined. Press mixture into the loaf pan and evenly flatten/pack it in. Bake for 10-12 minutes until slightly golden brown. Let it cool for 15-20 minutes.
- Make the caramel layer while the shortbread is baking. In a small pot over medium low heat, add the tahini, maca powder (optional), vanilla, coconut oil, maple syrup, and salt. Heat for about 2-3 minutes, stirring constantly with a whisk until nice and smooth. Let it cool for 15 minutes.
- Once shortbread and caramel are cooled, pour the caramel mixture over the shortbread. Place in the freezer for 40 minutes to set and harden.
- Once set, make the chocolate layer. Place the chocolate chips and coconut oil in a microwave safe bowl and microwave in 30 second increments, stirring in between until chocolate is completely melted and smooth. Pour over the caramel layer, spreading the chocolate out evenly. Sprinkle flaky sea salt or kosher salt on top. Place in the fridge for 20-30 minutes to harden.
- Remove bars from pan by pulling on the sides of the parchment paper. Slice into bars or squares. Enjoy! Store in the fridge or freezer in an airtight container. If storing in the freezer, let it thaw for 15 minutes on the counter before eating.
Servings: 10