Description
Healthy TWIX Bars are a guilt-free and nourishing treat that replicates the classic caramel and chocolate favorite using wholesome ingredients like oats or almond flour, medjool dates, nut butter, and dark chocolate. Quick to make and customizable for various dietary needs, these bars offer a perfectly balanced snack or dessert that’s fiber-rich, naturally sweetened, and packed with healthy fats.
Ingredients
Scale
Base
- 1 cup oats or almond flour
- 6–8 medjool dates, pitted
- 1/4 cup natural nut butter (such as almond or peanut butter)
Caramel Layer
- 1 cup soaked cashews or almonds (soaked for at least 4 hours or overnight)
- 1/4 cup maple syrup or honey
- 2 tbsp coconut oil
- Pinch of salt
Chocolate Topping
- 1 cup dark chocolate chips or cacao (70%+ cacao recommended)
- 1 tbsp coconut oil
Instructions
- Prepare the Base: Process the oats or almond flour together with medjool dates in a food processor until the mixture sticks together. Press this evenly into a lined pan to form the bottom crust that will hold your layers beautifully.
- Make the Caramel Layer: Blend soaked cashews or almonds, maple syrup, coconut oil, and a pinch of salt until smooth and creamy. Spread this luscious caramel evenly over the base and place it in the fridge to set.
- Create the Chocolate Topping: Melt dark chocolate chips gently with a little coconut oil to achieve a silky consistency. Pour this over the chilled caramel layer and smooth it out evenly.
- Chill and Slice: Refrigerate the assembled bars for at least an hour until the chocolate firms and layers set. Remove from the pan and cut into bars of desired size for easy snacking and portion control.
Notes
- Use soft medjool dates by soaking them in warm water for 10 minutes to make blending easier and the base smoother.
- Firmly press the base mixture to prevent crumbling when cutting.
- Use an offset spatula to keep the caramel and chocolate layers even for a classic TWIX appearance.
- Chill bars in the refrigerator for at least an hour to ensure all layers set well.
- Choose quality dark chocolate with at least 70% cacao for richness and antioxidant benefits.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 40mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: Healthy TWIX Bars, gluten-free dessert, no-bake bars, vegan twix bars, homemade TWIX, healthy snacks