Description
These Healthy Homemade Twix Bars (Gluten-Free) offer a nostalgic flavor profile with a crunchy shortbread base, gooey caramel center, and rich chocolate coating, all made with wholesome ingredients free from refined sugars and inflammatory oils.
Ingredients
2 cups Almond Flour
1/4 cup Coconut Oil, melted
3 tablespoons Maple Syrup
1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
Pinch Sea Salt
1/2 cup Almond Butter, creamy and unsalted
1/3 cup Maple Syrup
2 tablespoons Coconut Oil
1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
Flaky Sea Salt, to taste
1 cup Dark Chocolate Chips
1 teaspoon Coconut Oil
Instructions
- Prepare the Pan: Line an 8×8 inch baking pan with parchment paper
- Mix the Crust: In a bowl, combine almond flour, melted coconut oil, maple syrup, vanilla, and salt. Press into the pa
- Bake the Base: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Bake for 10-12 minutes. Cool completely
- Make the Caramel: In a saucepan, whisk almond butter, maple syrup, coconut oil, and vanilla over low heat until smooth
- Layer the Caramel: Spread the caramel over the cooled crust, sprinkle with sea salt, and freeze for 30-60 minutes
- Melt the Chocolate: Melt chocolate chips and coconut oil, stirring until smooth
- Final Layer: Pour the melted chocolate over the caramel layer and tilt to spread evenly
- Chill and Slice: Freeze for 20 minutes, then lift out and slice
Notes
Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to two weeks or freeze for three months.
- Prep Time: 20 mins
- Cook Time: 10 mins
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 210 kcal
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 15mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 0mg