Healthy Twix Bars (Printable Version)
Wholesome caramel bars with nutty crust, date caramel, and dark chocolate topping.
# What You Need:
→ Crust
01 - 1 cup almond flour
02 - 3 tablespoons coconut flour
03 - 3 tablespoons melted coconut oil
04 - 2 tablespoons maple syrup
05 - Pinch of salt
→ Caramel Layer
06 - 1 cup pitted Medjool dates (approximately 10-12 dates)
07 - 2 tablespoons almond butter
08 - 2 tablespoons full-fat canned coconut milk
09 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
10 - Pinch of salt
→ Chocolate Layer
11 - 1/2 cup dark chocolate chips (dairy-free if necessary)
12 - 2 teaspoons coconut oil
# How To Make:
01 - Line an 8x4-inch loaf pan with parchment paper, ensuring excess paper hangs over the sides for easy removal.
02 - Combine almond flour, coconut flour, melted coconut oil, maple syrup, and salt in a mixing bowl. Mix thoroughly until a uniform dough forms. Press the mixture firmly and evenly into the bottom of the prepared pan. Transfer to the freezer for 15 minutes to set.
03 - Place pitted Medjool dates, almond butter, coconut milk, vanilla extract, and salt in a food processor. Blend until completely smooth and creamy, stopping to scrape down the sides as needed.
04 - Spread the date caramel mixture evenly over the chilled crust using a spatula. Return the pan to the freezer for 30 minutes until the caramel layer becomes firm.
05 - Combine dark chocolate chips and coconut oil in a microwave-safe bowl or double boiler. Melt gently, stirring frequently until completely smooth and well combined.
06 - Pour the melted chocolate over the firm caramel layer. Spread evenly to cover the entire surface.
07 - Return the pan to the freezer for at least 30 minutes or until the chocolate is completely set. Lift the bars out using the parchment paper overhang and cut into 12 even bars. Store in the refrigerator for optimal texture.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- They taste exactly like the candy bar you grew up with but with ingredients you can actually pronounce
- The date caramel is so silky and rich nobody will believe it's made from fruit
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- These bars must stay stored in the fridge or freezer because the coconut oil softens at room temperature
- Let them sit at room temperature for 5 minutes before serving for the perfect texture—not too hard, not too soft
03 -
- Warm your knife under hot water and dry it between cuts for the cleanest slices
- Double the chocolate layer if you're a serious chocolate person—I always do