Healthy Gluten Free Twix Bars

Craving a healthier take on the classic Twix bar? These homemade treats offer a crunchy almond flour base, a creamy peanut butter caramel layer, and a rich dark chocolate coating. They're gluten-free, refined sugar-free, and perfect for satisfying your sweet tooth without the guilt.

Full Recipe:

Ingredients

Shortbread Base:

• 1½ cups almond flour

• 3 tablespoons melted butter

• 1½ tablespoons maple syrup

• ½ teaspoon vanilla extract

• ¼ teaspoon salt

Caramel Filling:

• 1 cup creamy peanut butter

• ⅓ cup maple syrup

• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

• ¼ cup almond flour

Chocolate Coating:

• 1 cup chocolate chips

• 1½ tablespoons coconut oil

Directions

1. Preheat Oven: Set your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line an 8x8-inch baking pan with parchment paper, ensuring the edges are well covered for easy removal later.

2. Prepare Shortbread Base: In a large mixing bowl, combine almond flour, melted butter, maple syrup, vanilla extract, and salt. Stir until fully incorporated, forming a dough. Press this mixture firmly and evenly into the prepared baking pan. Bake for 10–12 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown. Set aside to cool.

3. Make Caramel Filling: In a medium bowl, mix together peanut butter, maple syrup, vanilla extract, and almond flour until smooth and well combined. Once the shortbread has cooled, spread the caramel mixture evenly over the top. Place the pan in the freezer for at least 1 hour to set.

4. Prepare Chocolate Coating: Melt chocolate chips and coconut oil together in a shallow bowl over a pot of boiling water, or microwave in 30-second intervals, stirring in between, until smooth and fully melted.

5. Assemble Bars: Remove the pan from the freezer and lift the block out using the parchment paper. Place it on a cutting board and slice into 16 bars.

6. Coat with Chocolate: Dip each bar into the melted chocolate, ensuring it's fully covered. Gently tap off any excess chocolate and place the bars on a parchment-lined tray. Repeat for all bars.

7. Final Touch: Optionally, drizzle the remaining melted chocolate over the bars and add a sprinkle of flaky sea salt. Return the tray to the freezer for about 10 minutes, or until the chocolate has hardened.

8. Serve: Enjoy your homemade healthy Twix bars! Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 2 weeks or freeze for longer storage.

Nutritional Information (per bar, approximate)

• Calories: 200–220 kcal

• Carbohydrates: 15–18 g

• Fat: 15–18 g

• Protein: 5–6 g

• Sugar: 8–10 g