Description
These Healthy Twix Bars are a delicious gluten-free treat that combines a buttery almond flour shortbread base with a creamy peanut butter caramel filling, all coated in rich chocolate. Perfect for a guilt-free indulgence, these homemade bars are easy to make and ideal for satisfying sweet cravings with wholesome ingredients.
Ingredients
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Shortbread Base:
- 1 ½ cups Almond Flour
- 3 tablespoon Butter, melted
- 1 ½ tablespoon Maple Syrup
- ½ teaspoon Vanilla Extract
- ¼ teaspoon Salt
Caramel Filling:
- 1 cup Creamy Peanut Butter
- ⅓ cup Maple Syrup
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
- ¼ cup Almond Flour
Chocolate Coating:
- 1 cup Chocolate Chips
- 1 ½ tablespoon Coconut Oil
Instructions
- Preheat Oven and Prepare Pan: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line an 8×8 inch baking pan with parchment paper, ensuring the edges are well covered for easy removal of the base later.
- Prepare the Shortbread: In a large mixing bowl, combine almond flour, melted butter, maple syrup, vanilla extract, and salt. Stir until fully incorporated to form a dough. Press mixture firmly and evenly into the prepared pan. Bake for 10-12 minutes until edges are golden brown. Set aside to cool.
- Make the Caramel Filling: In a medium bowl, mix peanut butter, maple syrup, vanilla extract, and almond flour until smooth. Once the shortbread is cooled, spread the caramel evenly over it. Place the pan in the freezer for at least 1 hour to let the caramel set.
- Prepare the Chocolate Coating: Melt chocolate chips and coconut oil together in a shallow bowl over boiling water or microwave in 30-second intervals, stirring until smooth.
- Assemble the Bars: Remove the frozen pan using parchment edges, place on a cutting board, and slice into 16 bars (cut in half, then each half into 8 bars).
- Coat the Bars: Dip each bar into the melted chocolate until fully covered. Tap off excess and place bars on a parchment-lined tray. Repeat for all bars.
- Final Touch: Optionally, drizzle remaining melted chocolate over bars and sprinkle with flaky sea salt. Return to freezer for about 10 minutes until chocolate hardens.
- Serve and Store: Enjoy your healthy Twix bars! Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge or freezer.
Notes
- Ensure the shortbread base is fully cooled before spreading the caramel layer to prevent melting.
- Freezing the bars before coating helps the caramel layer set firmly for easier handling.
- You can substitute peanut butter with almond or cashew butter if preferred.
- For a dairy-free option, use vegan butter instead of regular butter.
- Store bars in an airtight container in the fridge for up to one week or freeze for longer storage.
- Optional sea salt enhances the chocolate flavor but can be omitted for a sweeter bar.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar (approx. 50g)
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 60mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
