Description
Healthy Twix Bars with date caramel, almond flour shortbread, and dark chocolate topping. Gluten-free, no-bake optional, and made with wholesome ingredients.
Ingredients
1/2 cup almond flour
1/2 cup coconut or oat flour
1/3 cup melted coconut oil
3 tbsp maple syrup or honey
1 cup soft medjool dates, pitted
2 tbsp almond butter
1 tbsp coconut oil (for caramel)
1 tsp vanilla extract
Pinch of sea salt
1/2 cup dark chocolate chips or chopped bar
1 tbsp coconut oil (for topping)
Optional: flakey sea salt for garnish
Instructions
1. Mix almond flour, coconut or oat flour, melted coconut oil, and maple syrup until combined. Press into a parchment-lined pan.
2. Bake at 350°F for 10–12 mins (or freeze for no-bake version). Cool completely.
3. Blend dates, almond butter, coconut oil, vanilla, and sea salt into a smooth caramel.
4. Spread caramel over cooled base. Freeze until firm (1–2 hours).
5. Melt chocolate with coconut oil in 30-second intervals.
6. Spread chocolate over caramel, sprinkle sea salt, and chill for 10 minutes.
7. Slice with sharp knife and serve!
Notes
Store in fridge for up to 2 weeks or freezer for up to 3 months.
For nut-free, use oat flour and sunflower seed butter.
For vegan, use maple syrup and dairy-free chocolate.
- Prep Time: 20 mins
- Cook Time: 10 mins
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Bake or No Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 30mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg