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Healthy Twix Bars

These Healthy Twix Bars are a gluten-free treat that features a crunchy shortbread layer, gooey peanut butter caramel, and a decadent chocolate coating, perfect for satisfying your sweet tooth.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 12 minutes
Servings: 16 bars
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 200

Ingredients
  

For the Shortbread
  • 1.5 cups Almond Flour
  • 3 tbsp Butter (melted)
  • 1.5 tbsp Maple Syrup
  • 0.5 tsp Vanilla Extract
  • 0.25 tsp Salt
For the Caramel Filling
  • 1 cup Creamy Peanut Butter
  • 0.33 cup Maple Syrup
  • 1 tsp Vanilla Extract
  • 0.25 cup Almond Flour
For the Chocolate Coating
  • 1 cup Chocolate Chips
  • 1.5 tbsp Coconut Oil

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line an 8x8 inch baking pan with parchment paper.
  2. In a large bowl, mix the almond flour, melted butter, maple syrup, vanilla extract, and salt until it forms a dough. Press this mixture firmly into the baking pan and bake for 10-12 minutes until golden brown. Let cool.
Making the Caramel Filling
  1. In a medium bowl, combine the peanut butter, maple syrup, vanilla extract, and the remaining almond flour. Mix until smooth.
  2. Once the shortbread is cooled, spread the caramel mixture over the top and place the pan in the freezer for at least 1 hour.
Preparing the Chocolate Coating
  1. Melt the chocolate chips and coconut oil in a shallow bowl over boiling water or microwave in 30-second intervals, stirring until smooth.
Assembling the Bars
  1. Take the pan out of the freezer and lift it using the parchment paper. Cut into 16 bars.
  2. Dip each bar into the melted chocolate, tapping off the excess. Place them on a parchment-lined tray.
  3. Optionally, drizzle leftover melted chocolate over the bars and sprinkle with flaky sea salt. Return the tray to the freezer for about 10 minutes until the chocolate hardens.

Notes

Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to one week or freeze for longer enjoyment up to three months.