Healthy Twix bars

INGREDIENTS

Shortbread Base:

• 1 ½ cups Almond Flour

• 3 tablespoon Butter melted

• 1 ½ tablespoon 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

• 1 ½ tablespoon Coconut Oil

INSTRUCTIONS

• Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line an 8x8 inch baking pan with parchment paper, ensuring the edges are well covered. This step is crucial for easy removal of the shortbread base later.

• Prepare the Shortbread: In a large mixing bowl, combine the almond flour, melted butter, maple syrup, vanilla extract, and salt. Stir until the ingredients are 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 while you prepare the caramel filling.

• Make the Caramel Filling: In a medium bowl, mix together the 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.

• Prepare the Chocolate Coating: After the caramel layer has set, melt chocolate chips and coconut oil together in a shallow bowl over a pot of boiling hot water, or you can do this by microwaving in 30-second intervals, stirring in between, until the mixture is smooth and fully melted.

• Assemble the 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 (cut in half once, then slice each half into 8 even bars).

• Coat the Bars: 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.

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

• Enjoy! These homemade healthy Twix bars are ready to be savored. Store any leftovers in an air-tight container in the fridge or freezer.