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Healthy Twix Bars homemade recipe gluten-free dessert

Healthy Twix Bars

These Healthy Twix Bars are a delightful homemade treat featuring a crisp buttery base, a soft date-caramel middle, and a glossy chocolate top, perfect for chilly evenings.
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Prep Time 25 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Course Dessert, Snack
Cuisine Gluten-Free
Servings 9 bars
Calories 250 kcal

Ingredients
  

For the shortbread base

  • 1.5 cups gluten-free oat flour or finely ground certified gluten-free oats
  • 0.25 cups almond flour
  • 2 tablespoons coconut sugar or light brown sugar
  • 0.25 teaspoons fine sea salt
  • 6 tablespoons unsalted butter softened
  • 0.5 teaspoons vanilla extract

For the caramel layer

  • 1 cup pitted Medjool dates soaked in warm water for 10 minutes, drained
  • 0.25 cups smooth peanut butter or almond butter
  • 2 tablespoons full-fat coconut milk
  • 1 pinch sea salt

For the chocolate topping

  • 4 ounces dark chocolate 70% or your preference
  • 1 teaspoon coconut oil

Instructions
 

Preheat and prep

  • Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Line an 8×8-inch pan with parchment, leaving an overhang for easy removal.

Make the shortbread base

  • In a medium bowl, whisk together gluten-free oat flour, almond flour, coconut sugar, and salt.
  • Add the softened butter and vanilla, then use a fork or pastry cutter to combine until the mixture forms a crumbly dough. Press evenly into the prepared pan.
  • Bake for 12–15 minutes, until edges are light golden. Let cool slightly while you prepare the caramel.

Make the date-caramel

  • In a food processor, blend soaked dates, peanut butter, coconut milk, and a pinch of salt until smooth and glossy. If too thick, add a teaspoon more coconut milk.
  • Spread the caramel evenly over the warm shortbread layer and chill in the fridge for 20–30 minutes to set.

Finish with chocolate

  • Melt the chocolate with the coconut oil in 20-second bursts in the microwave, stirring between each burst until smooth.
  • Pour and spread over the set caramel. Chill again until the chocolate is firm, about 30 minutes.

Slice and serve

  • Use the parchment overhang to lift the slab from the pan. Let sit at room temperature for a few minutes before slicing into bars with a sharp knife.

Notes

Press the base firmly for even baking, soak dates for smoother caramel, chill between layers for distinct textures, and warm the knife for clean slices.

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 4gFat: 13gSaturated Fat: 8gSodium: 50mgFiber: 3gSugar: 15g
Keyword Caramel dessert, gluten-free dessert, healthy snacks, Healthy Twix Bars, Homemade bars
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