Healthy Twix Bars
Healthy Twix Bars
Ingredients
For the Cookie Base
- 1 cup almond flour, (100 g)
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 1/4 teaspoon sea salt
- 2 tablespoons coconut oil, melted
- 2 tablespoons maple syrup
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla
For the Caramel Layer
- 1/4 cup peanut butter, (65 g)
- 1/4 cup tahini, (60 g)
- 2 tablespoons coconut oil, melted
- 2 tablespoons maple syrup
For the Coating
- as needed dark chocolate, 70% or higher
- as needed fleur de sel
Instructions
- 1
In a mixing bowl, combine the almond flour, cornstarch, and sea salt for the cookie base. Mix well to ensure dry ingredients are evenly distributed.
⏱️ 2 min
- 2
Add the melted coconut oil, maple syrup, and vanilla extract to the dry cookie base mixture. Stir thoroughly until a cohesive dough forms.
⏱️ 3 min
- 3
Press the cookie base mixture evenly into a parchment-lined pan (e.g., a small loaf pan or an 8x8 inch square pan). Ensure it's compact and smooth.
⏱️ 5 min
- 4
Place the pan with the cookie base into the freezer for at least 20 minutes to allow it to set firmly.
⏱️ 20 min
- 5
While the cookie base is setting, prepare the caramel layer. In a separate bowl, combine the peanut butter, tahini, melted coconut oil, and maple syrup.
⏱️ 2 min
- 6
Stir the caramel mixture vigorously until it is smooth and has a gooey, caramel-like consistency.
⏱️ 3 min
- 7
Retrieve the set cookie base from the freezer. Spread the caramel layer evenly over the chilled cookie base.
⏱️ 3 min
- 8
Return the pan to the freezer for at least 20 minutes to allow the caramel layer to set firmly.
⏱️ 20 min
- 9
Melt a sufficient amount of dark chocolate (70% or higher cacao content) using a microwave or a double boiler method until smooth.
⏱️ 5 min
- 10
Once the caramel layer is firm, remove the entire block from the pan by lifting the parchment paper. Carefully cut the block into individual bar shapes of your desired size.
⏱️ 5 min
- 11
Dip each bar into the melted dark chocolate, ensuring it is fully coated. Allow any excess chocolate to drip off.
⏱️ 5 min
- 12
Place the chocolate-coated bars on a sheet of parchment paper. Immediately sprinkle the tops of the wet chocolate with fleur de sel for garnish and added flavor.
⏱️ 2 min
- 13
Place the bars back into the freezer or refrigerator for at least 20 minutes to allow the chocolate coating to set. Once set, the Healthy Twix Bars are ready to serve.
⏱️ 20 min
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Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Healthy Twix Bars
For the Cookie Base
- 1 cup almond flour, (100 g)
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 1/4 teaspoon sea salt
- 2 tablespoons coconut oil, melted
- 2 tablespoons maple syrup
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla
For the Caramel Layer
- 1/4 cup peanut butter, (65 g)
- 1/4 cup tahini, (60 g)
- 2 tablespoons coconut oil, melted
- 2 tablespoons maple syrup
For the Coating
- as needed dark chocolate, 70% or higher
- as needed fleur de sel
Instructions
- 1
In a mixing bowl, combine the almond flour, cornstarch, and sea salt for the cookie base. Mix well to ensure dry ingredients are evenly distributed.
⏱️ 2 min - 2
Add the melted coconut oil, maple syrup, and vanilla extract to the dry cookie base mixture. Stir thoroughly until a cohesive dough forms.
⏱️ 3 min - 3
Press the cookie base mixture evenly into a parchment-lined pan (e.g., a small loaf pan or an 8x8 inch square pan). Ensure it's compact and smooth.
⏱️ 5 min - 4
Place the pan with the cookie base into the freezer for at least 20 minutes to allow it to set firmly.
⏱️ 20 min - 5
While the cookie base is setting, prepare the caramel layer. In a separate bowl, combine the peanut butter, tahini, melted coconut oil, and maple syrup.
⏱️ 2 min - 6
Stir the caramel mixture vigorously until it is smooth and has a gooey, caramel-like consistency.
⏱️ 3 min - 7
Retrieve the set cookie base from the freezer. Spread the caramel layer evenly over the chilled cookie base.
⏱️ 3 min - 8
Return the pan to the freezer for at least 20 minutes to allow the caramel layer to set firmly.
⏱️ 20 min - 9
Melt a sufficient amount of dark chocolate (70% or higher cacao content) using a microwave or a double boiler method until smooth.
⏱️ 5 min - 10
Once the caramel layer is firm, remove the entire block from the pan by lifting the parchment paper. Carefully cut the block into individual bar shapes of your desired size.
⏱️ 5 min - 11
Dip each bar into the melted dark chocolate, ensuring it is fully coated. Allow any excess chocolate to drip off.
⏱️ 5 min - 12
Place the chocolate-coated bars on a sheet of parchment paper. Immediately sprinkle the tops of the wet chocolate with fleur de sel for garnish and added flavor.
⏱️ 2 min - 13
Place the bars back into the freezer or refrigerator for at least 20 minutes to allow the chocolate coating to set. Once set, the Healthy Twix Bars are ready to serve.
⏱️ 20 min