Description
A delightful twist on the classic chocolate treat, these Healthy Twix Bars are gluten-free and made with wholesome ingredients, providing all the crunch and sweetness without the guilt.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup dates, pitted
- 1 cup almond flour
- 1/4 cup coconut oil, melted
- 1/4 cup peanut butter or almond butter
- 1/4 cup maple syrup or honey
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup dark chocolate, melted
- Sea salt, for sprinkling
Instructions
- Begin by blending the pitted dates in a food processor until they form a sticky paste. This will be the base for your bars.
- Add almond flour, melted coconut oil, peanut butter, maple syrup, and vanilla extract to the food processor. Blend until smooth.
- Line an 8×8 inch baking dish with parchment paper. Pour the date mixture into the dish and press it evenly into the bottom. Freeze for 20-30 minutes.
- Once firm, cut into bars, dip in melted dark chocolate, sprinkle with sea salt, and refrigerate until chocolate hardens.
Notes
These bars can be served as a dessert or snack and are great for meal prep. Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to a week or freeze for up to three months.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 20mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 17g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg