Got a craving for a candy bar? Try my healthy homemade twix bars! They are made with just 7 naturally vegan and gluten free ingredients like almond flour, coconut oil, and dates. All you need to make my homemade twix bars recipe is a food processor and a 8 x 8 inch square pan!
Line the bottom of a 8x8 pan with parchment paper. Parchment paper will help A LOT in getting those bars out after you chill them!
For the shortbread cookie base:
In a food processor, pulse the 1 ½ cups almond flour with the 3 tablespoons melted coconut oil and ¼ cup dates until it resembles coarse crumbs. Press this mixture into the bottom of your pan. Set aside.
If you want a BAKED cookie base: prepare exactly as above, except: bake for 10 minutes at 350 degrees Fahrenheit after pressing into your pan. Finish the rest of the following steps exactly the same.
For the date caramel filling:
Rinse out the food processor. Add the remaining 1 ¼ cup dates (soaked), ¼ cup peanut butter, 1 tablespoon milk and a dash of salt. Food process until it is completely smooth and creamy. It should look just like caramel!Add more milk as needed.
Pour your date caramel over the shortbread cookie base and spread it evenly over the top. Place in the FREEZER for 30 minutes to firm up.
For the chocolate topping:
Melt the chocolate with the coconut oil in a microwave safe bowl. Every 30 seconds, turn off the microwave and stir the chocolate. It should only take 1 minute to 1 ½ minutes.
Pour the chocolate over the top of the date caramel and spread it out.
Place in the FRIDGE for at least 30 minutes for the chocolate to harden. Allow your healthy twix bars to stand at room temperature for 5-10 minutes before cutting them.
These healthy twix bars store well in the fridge for up to a week. Make sure the pan is covered!
Notes
Nutritional information is only an estimate. The accuracy of the nutritional information for any recipe on this site is not guaranteed.