Healthier Homemade Twix Bars
Satisfy your sweet tooth with these healthier homemade Twix bars, featuring a wholesome shortbread crust, date caramel, and a dark chocolate coating.
Equipment
- 1 8x8 inch baking pan
- 1 Food Processor
- 1 Double boiler or microwave-safe bowl
Ingredients
Shortbread Crust
- 1.5 cup almond flour
- 0.25 cup coconut flour
- 0.25 cup maple syrup
- 2 tablespoon coconut oil melted
- 0.25 teaspoon sea salt
Date Caramel
- 1 cup pitted dates soaked in hot water for 10 minutes
- 0.25 cup almond butter
- 2 tablespoon water
- 0.25 teaspoon sea salt
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Chocolate Coating
- 1 cup dark chocolate chips 70% cacao or higher
- 1 teaspoon coconut oil
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). In a food processor, combine almond flour, coconut flour, maple syrup, melted coconut oil, and sea salt. Process until a dough forms.
- Press the dough evenly into the bottom of an 8x8 inch baking pan lined with parchment paper. Bake for 12-15 minutes, or until lightly golden brown. Let cool completely.
- Drain the soaked dates. In the food processor (no need to clean it), combine the dates, almond butter, water, sea salt, and vanilla extract. Process until smooth and creamy.
- Spread the date caramel evenly over the cooled shortbread crust. Place in the freezer for 30 minutes to firm up.
- In a double boiler or microwave-safe bowl, melt the dark chocolate chips and coconut oil, stirring until smooth.
- Remove the pan from the freezer. Cut the bars into 12 equal pieces. Dip each bar into the melted chocolate, ensuring it's fully coated. Place on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Refrigerate for at least 15 minutes to allow the chocolate to set. Enjoy!
Notes
For a richer chocolate flavor, use 85% cacao dark chocolate.