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Healthy Twix Bars

Guilt-free homemade Twix bars with natural date caramel, almond flour base, and dark chocolate coating - all the flavor without processed ingredients.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Total Time 3 hours
Servings: 16 bars
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American, Healthy
Calories: 185
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Shortbread Base
  • 2 cups almond flour
  • 0.5 cup oat flour
  • 0.25 cup coconut oil melted
  • 2 tbsp maple syrup
  • 0.5 tsp vanilla extract
  • 0.25 tsp sea salt
Date Caramel
  • 2 cups Medjool dates pitted and soaked
  • 0.33 cup natural almond butter
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 0.25 tsp sea salt
Chocolate Coating
  • 8 oz dark chocolate chopped
  • 2 tbsp coconut oil

Equipment

  • 8x8 inch baking pan
  • Food processor
  • Mixing bowls
  • Double boiler or microwave

Method
 

  1. Line an 8x8 inch baking pan with parchment paper, leaving overhang for easy removal.
  2. Mix almond flour, oat flour, melted coconut oil, maple syrup, vanilla, and salt in a bowl until mixture holds together when pressed.
  3. Press mixture firmly into prepared pan, creating an even layer. Refrigerate for 30 minutes.
  4. Soak pitted dates in warm water for 15 minutes until softened, then drain.
  5. Process soaked dates, almond butter, vanilla, and salt in food processor until smooth and creamy caramel forms.
  6. Spread caramel evenly over chilled shortbread base. Refrigerate for another 30 minutes.
  7. Melt chocolate and coconut oil together using double boiler or microwave in 30-second intervals.
  8. Pour melted chocolate over caramel layer, spreading evenly with spatula.
  9. Refrigerate for at least 2 hours until chocolate is completely set.
  10. Remove from pan using parchment overhang and cut into 16 bars with sharp knife.

Notes

Store in refrigerator for up to 1 week or freeze for up to 3 months. Allow bars to soften slightly at room temperature before cutting for cleanest slices.