Healthy Twix Bars (Gluten-free) Homemade Recipe
Indulge in a guilt-free treat with these Healthy Twix Bars (Gluten-free) Homemade Recipe! These delightful bars feature a crunchy almond flour base topped with a smooth peanut butter filling and coated in rich chocolate. Perfect for satisfying your sweet cravings, they are made with wholesome ingredients that cater to gluten sensitivities while being easy to prepare. Whether enjoyed as a snack, dessert, or special occasion treat, these bars are customizable and sure to impress everyone!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 27 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 16 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Gluten-free
Ingredients
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- 1 1/2 cups Almond Flour
- 3 tbsp Butter (melted)
- 1 1/2 tbsp Maple Syrup
- 1/2 tsp Vanilla Extract
- 1/4 tsp Salt
- 1 cup Creamy Peanut Butter
- 1/3 cup Maple Syrup
- 1 tsp Vanilla Extract
- 1/4 cup Almond Flour
- 1 cup Chocolate Chips
- 1 1/2 tbsp Coconut Oil
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line an 8×8 inch baking pan with parchment paper.
- In a mixing bowl, combine almond flour, melted butter, maple syrup, vanilla extract, and salt. Mix until a dough forms.
- Press the dough into the prepared baking pan and bake for 10-12 minutes until golden brown. Let cool.
- Prepare the caramel filling by mixing peanut butter, maple syrup, vanilla extract, and almond flour until smooth. Spread over the cooled shortbread layer and freeze for at least one hour.
- Melt chocolate chips and coconut oil together until smooth. Dip each bar into the chocolate coating completely before placing them on parchment-lined trays.
- Optionally drizzle remaining chocolate and sprinkle with flaky sea salt before freezing for another 10 minutes.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar (30g)
- Calories: 139
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 63mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 11g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 7mg