6-Ingredient Healthy Twix Bars (gluten-free & vegan!)
These homemade Healthy Twix Bars are made with just six simple ingredients, featuring a buttery almond flour shortbread, creamy peanut butter caramel, and a rich dark chocolate topping. They’re gluten-free, vegan, dairy-free, and naturally sweetened, making them a better-for-you sweet treat!
Equipment
- 1 Baking pan 9×9-inch
- 1 Large bowl
- 1 Small saucepan
Ingredients
Shortbread layer
- 2 cups Almond flour
- ¼ cup Coconut oil melted
- ¼ cup Maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
Caramel layer
- ¾ cup Creamy peanut butter unsweetened
- ¼ cup Coconut oil
- ¼ cup Maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
Chocolate layer
- 1 cup Chocolate chips dark chocolate
- 1 tablespoon Coconut oil
- Flaky sea salt optional, for topping
Instructions
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F and line a 9×9-inch baking pan with parchment paper.
- Add all shortbread ingredients to a large bowl and mix to combine. Press the crust into an even layer in the prepared pan.
- Bake for 10 minutes or until edges are lightly golden brown. Cool for at least 10 minutes before adding the caramel.
- To make the caramel, add caramel ingredients to a saucepan over medium-low heat and whisk until smooth and bubbling.
- Remove from heat and pour over cooled shortbread. Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes until set.
- Melt chocolate chips and coconut oil together and pour over the caramel layer. Spread evenly.
- Refrigerate again for at least 30 minutes until chocolate hardens. Slice and optionally sprinkle flaky sea salt on top.
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Notes
Store in fridge for up to a week or freeze for up to 3 months. Let thaw at room temp or microwave for a softer texture before serving.