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Healthy Twix Bars Recipe

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These Healthy Twix Bars are a delicious homemade treat featuring a crunchy coconut-almond shortbread base, a creamy almond butter caramel layer, and a rich cocoa chocolate topping. Naturally sweetened with maple syrup and made with wholesome ingredients like coconut flour, almond flour, and coconut oil, these bars provide a healthier alternative to traditional candy bars without compromising on flavor.

Ingredients

Shortbread Base

  • 1/2 cup coconut flour
  • 1/2 cup almond flour
  • 1/3 cup coconut oil, melted
  • 3 tablespoons maple syrup

Caramel Layer

  • 1/2 cup creamy almond or cashew butter
  • 1/3 cup coconut oil, melted
  • 1/3 cup maple syrup
  • 1/4 teaspoon sea salt
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract

Chocolate Layer

  • 1/4 cup refined coconut oil, melted (refined to avoid coconut flavor)
  • 1/4 cup cocoa powder
  • 2 tablespoons maple syrup
  • 1/4 teaspoon flaky sea salt (optional, for topping)

Instructions

  1. Preheat and prepare pan: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line an 8×8 inch baking dish with parchment paper, or use a 9×5 loaf pan if you prefer thicker bars. Set aside for later use.
  2. Mix the shortbread base: In a large bowl, whisk together the coconut flour and almond flour. Add the melted coconut oil and 3 tablespoons of maple syrup. Stir with a rubber spatula until the mixture is smooth and free of lumps.
  3. Press and bake shortbread: Transfer the shortbread mixture into the prepared pan. Press it down firmly and evenly to all corners using a rubber spatula, coating the spatula with a bit of melted coconut oil if the mixture sticks. Bake for 10-12 minutes until golden brown. Allow to cool completely, then refrigerate or freeze to speed up cooling.
  4. Make the caramel layer: In a medium-large bowl, combine the almond or cashew butter, melted coconut oil, 1/3 cup maple syrup, vanilla extract, and sea salt. Mix thoroughly with a spatula or whisk until smooth. If it’s too thick for mixing, microwave the mixture on high for 10-15 seconds. Pour this caramel layer over the cooled shortbread base and chill again in the fridge or freezer for at least an hour, or 30 minutes if using the freezer.
  5. Prepare the chocolate layer: Once the caramel is nearly set, whisk together the melted refined coconut oil, cocoa powder, and 2 tablespoons maple syrup until smooth. Pour this chocolate mixture evenly over the caramel layer. Smooth the top, sprinkle with flaky sea salt if desired, and chill until fully set in the fridge or freezer.
  6. Slice and serve: Once the bars are fully set, slice into 1-inch pieces. Store the bars in the refrigerator or freezer to maintain freshness and texture.

Notes

  • Use refined coconut oil for the chocolate layer if you prefer no coconut flavor.
  • For thicker bars, use a 9×5 loaf pan instead of an 8×8 baking dish.
  • Refrigerate or freeze bars to help layers set quickly and maintain a firm texture.
  • Maple syrup is used as a natural sweetener, but you can adjust sweetness to taste.
  • Flaky sea salt topping is optional but adds a nice contrast to the sweet layers.
  • Bars should be stored cold to prevent melting.

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