Description
Indulge in the delightful world of Healthy Twix Bars with this easy gluten-free homemade recipe! Perfectly layered with a buttery almond flour shortbread base, a creamy peanut butter caramel filling, and a rich chocolate coating, these bars are a guilt-free treat that will satisfy any sweet tooth. Made with wholesome ingredients including natural sweeteners, these bars are not only delicious but also versatile—perfect for snacks, desserts, or meal prep. Enjoy them at family gatherings, potlucks, or as a simple self-indulgence. With customizable toppings and easy preparation steps, you’ll find making these bars both fun and rewarding!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 1/2 cups almond flour
- 3 tbsp melted butter
- 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) and line an 8×8 inch baking pan with parchment paper.
- Mix almond flour, melted butter, maple syrup, vanilla extract, and salt in a bowl to form shortbread dough; press into the pan. Bake for 10-12 minutes until golden brown.
- Combine creamy peanut butter, maple syrup, vanilla extract, and almond flour for the caramel layer; spread over cooled shortbread and freeze for 1 hour.
- Melt chocolate chips and coconut oil; dip each bar in chocolate and place on a parchment-lined tray. Optionally drizzle more chocolate on top.
- Freeze again for about 10 minutes to set before slicing into bars.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Gluten-free
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar (40g)
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 13g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 5mg