Protein Twix Bars: A Healthy Take on Your Favorite Candy
These no-bake Protein Twix Bars are made with almond flour, maple syrup, nut butter, and dark chocolate. Packed with clean protein and free from refined sugar, they’re a healthy spin on a classic candy bar.
Ingredients
Shortbread Layer:
- Almond flour – 2 cups
- Vanilla protein powder – ½ cup
- Pure maple syrup – ¼ cup
- Coconut oil melted – ¼ cup
Caramel Layer:
- Creamy peanut butter – ⅔ cup
- Pure maple syrup – ⅓ cup
- Coconut oil melted – 2 tbsp
- Collagen peptides optional – 2 scoops
- Pure vanilla extract – 1 tsp
Chocolate Coating:
- Dark chocolate – 2 cups
- Coconut oil – 2 tsp
Instructions
- 1. Line an 8x8-inch pan with parchment paper.
- 2. Mix shortbread layer ingredients and press into pan.
- 3. Freeze for 15–20 minutes until set.
- 4. Mix caramel layer ingredients until smooth.
- 5. Spread caramel over shortbread layer and freeze 1 hour.
- 6. Melt chocolate and coconut oil until silky.
- 7. Cut bars and dip or drizzle with melted chocolate.
- 8. Chill for 10 minutes more to set chocolate.
- 9. Store in fridge or freezer.
Notes
You can substitute oat flour for almond flour if needed.
Collagen adds gooeyness but can be skipped.
Try cashew butter for a milder caramel taste.
Bars store best chilled or frozen.