Healthy Twix Bars
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour
- Yield: 9 twix bars 1x
- Category: Dessert
Ingredients
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Shortbread
- 1 cup almond flour
- 2.5 tablespoons maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Date Caramel
- 1 cup Medjool dates (pitted and soaked in hot water)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (optional)
Chocolate Coating
- 1 cup vegan dark chocolate
- 2 teaspoons coconut oil
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 250°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Mix almond flour, maple syrup, and vanilla extract in a medium bowl until a dough forms. Roll the dough into a ball between two sheets of parchment paper.
- Roll out the dough to about 1/2 inch thickness and cut into rectangle shapes to form the base of your Twix Bars.
- Place the bars on the baking sheet and bake for 25-27 minutes until golden brown and firm. Let cool completely.
- Make the date caramel by blending soaked dates until smooth. Spread a thick layer of caramel over the shortbread and freeze for 30 minutes.
- Melt dark chocolate with coconut oil, coat each Twix bar, and return to the freezer to set.
- Once set, remove from the freezer and indulge!
Notes
- Roll the shortbread dough between parchment paper to prevent sticking.
- Shortbread is ready when firm to the touch and golden brown on the edges.
- For the best date caramel, use a food processor or high-speed blender. Add a splash of water or vanilla extract if needed.
- Incorporate coconut oil to melt the chocolate. Microwave it in 30-second intervals, stirring each time.
