The Best Healthy Homemade Twix Bars

 If you’re like me and need a little something sweet after meals, or just love having treats around the house you have to try my healthy version of a Twix bar made with date caramel and dark chocolate!

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What is Date Caramel?

Date caramel is a natural caramel alternative made from Medjool dates, coconut cream, and any additional flavor punches that you want to add (I love adding salt to mine!). It can be stored in the fridge for 1-2 weeks, or even longer in the freezer. Dates come from the date palm and I love using them 1. because they taste like caramel, but 2. because they’re also packed with nutrients like antioxidants and fiber. This is one of my favorite healthy date recipes to date!

Gluten-Free and Vegan Variation

While these Healthy Twix Bars aren’t entirely vegan (but easily made so by swapping out the chocolate for a vegan option), the cookie base is vegan and gluten-free! It’s comprised of maple syrup, almond flour, and vanilla bean paste. Even though the base is just a sidekick to the date caramel and chocolate, it still tastes delicious – the maple syrup and almond flour marry nicely so it has a sweet and warm flavor.

Preparing Your Twix Bars

Soften your dates: Start by adding your dates to a bowl with warm water and allow them to soak while you make your cookie base. This will make the date caramel blending process much easier.

Prepare your cookie base. Combine your almond flour, maple syrup, vanilla bean paste (can sub vanilla extract), and salt. Bake in a rectangular baking dish at 375 for 25-30 minutes until the cookie layer starts to turn a golden brown color.

Prepare your date caramel: While your cookie base bakes off, you can start to prepare your date caramel by adding your softened pitted Medjool dates, coconut cream, salt, and vanilla bean paste to a food processor (or blender). Process/pulse until smooth and creamy.

Layer your date caramel. Once your date caramel and your almond flour cookie base or finished, layer your date caramel mixture on top of the cookie base using a spatula to create an even layer. Place it into the freezer to set for at least 30 minutes.

Coat your Twix bars in chocolate: Once your date caramel-covered cookie has had time to set in the freezer, you can start on the chocolate layer. Melt your chocolate by placing it into a microwave-safe bowl with coconut oil and microwave and mix in 30-second increments until smooth and creamy. Remove your cookie and date caramel base from the freezer and cut it into small candy bars. Place a piece of parchment paper down on a plate or tray (this will go into the freezer later). Dunk each date caramel cookie bar in chocolate until fully coated and then place them onto the parchment paper. Finish your candy bars off with some flakey sea salt and let them set in the freezer for 15 more minutes before enjoying.

Ingredients:

For the almond-flour cookie base you’ll need:

• Almond Flour
• Maple Syrup
• Vanilla Bean Paste (can sub vanilla extract 1:1)
• Salt

For the Date Caramel You’ll Need:

• Pitted Medjool Dates
• Coconut Cream
• Salt
• Vanilla Bean Paste (can sub vanilla extract 1:1)

For the Chocolate Layer You’ll Need:

• Dark Chocolate (cab sub vegan chocolate if desired)
• Coconut Oil
• Flakey Sea Salt (optional garnish)

Full Recipe:

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