Healthy Homemade Twix Bars (Paleo, Vegan)
These homemade Twix bars have a no-bake shortbread cookie crust that's topped with date caramel and coated in dark chocolate. This easy Twix candy bar recipe is paleo, vegan friendly and nut free - perfect for anyone with common food allergies.
Ingredients
Shortbread Cookie
- 1 cup1 cup1 cup Tigernut Flour, (112g)*
- 0.25 cup0.25 cup0.25 cup Coconut Oil, (room temperature)
- 1 Tbsp1 Tbsp1 Tbsp Pure Maple Syrup
- 1 tsp1 tsp1 tsp Pure Vanilla Extract
- 0.125 tsp0.125 tsp0.125 tsp Salt
Date Caramel
- 141414 Medjool Dates, (225g pitted)
- 2 Tbsp2 Tbsp2 Tbsp Coconut Oil
- 0.5 tsp0.5 tsp0.5 tsp Pure Vanilla Extract
- 0.125 tsp0.125 tsp0.125 tsp Salt
- 2 - 3 Tbsp2 - 3 Tbsp2 - 3 Tbsp Coconut Flour
Chocolate Coating
- 6 oz6 oz6 oz Dark Chocolate
- 1 tsp1 tsp1 tsp Coconut Oil
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Note, these instructions are written assuming the standard serving size, since you have modified the number of servings, these steps may need to be modified for best results
- Line an 8" x 8" baking pan with foil. Set aside.
- For the shortbread cookie: add all ingredients in a medium-sized mixing bowl and mix (first with a fork and then using your hands). Roll dough into a ball and then press into lined baking pan.
- For the caramel: place pitted dates in a microwaveable bowl and cover with water. Microwave on high for 2 minutes** Drain the water and place dates in food processor with coconut oil, vanilla and salt. Blend well, stopping to scrape the sides every so often. Add in coconut flour and blend until mixture has a thick, smooth texture. Scoop the caramel onto the shortbread, then cover with a sheet of parchment paper. Use your hands to push the caramel to the edges of the pan and make a smooth, even layer.
- Freeze for a minimum of 2 hours***
- Chocolate Coating: in a small sauce pan, melt dark chocolate and coconut oil over low heat. Stir frequently. Once chocolate is fully melted, remove bars from freezer and cut into 16 equally sized pieces. Dip the bars (one at a time) into the melted chocolate. Place them on a lined baking sheet to set.
- Optional: drizzle the bars with remaining chocolate and top with a pinch of sea salt.
- Bars can be stored in the fridge or freezer.
Notes
*May substitute the tigernut flour for 150g (1 + ½ cups) blanched almond flour. **If you don't have a microwave, simply soak the dates in boiling water for 5-10 minutes. ***Freezing the bars firms up the caramel and shortbread, making them easier to cut and dip into the chocolate.
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Candies Dairy Free Desserts Egg Free Gluten Free Grain Free Nightshade Free Nut Free Pescetarian Plant Based Shellfish Free Vegan VegetarianThis is our estimate based on online research. | |
Calories: | 97 |
Fat: | 7 g |
Carbohydrates: | 6 g |
Protein: | 1 g |
Cholesterol: | 0 g |
Sodium: | 34 mg |
Fiber: | 3 g |
Sugars: | 3 g |
Calculated per serving. |
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