Homemade Vegan Twix Bars
These homemade vegan Twix bars are easy to make, have no processed sugars, and are even gluten-free!
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Ingredients
- 1 cup finely shredded unsweetened coconut
- 1/2 cup almond flour/meal
- 1/4 cup melted coconut oil
- 2 tablespoons honey or maple syrup
- 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon flaky sea salt, plus more for topping
- 3/4 cup real maple syrup
- 1/2 cup canned full fat coconut milk, using only the coconut cream, no water
- 2 tablespoons almond or cashew butter
- 12 ounces dark chocolate, chopped
- 1 tablespoon coconut oil
Steps
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1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Line an 8x8 inch square baking dish with parchment paper. 2. To make the coconut layer. In a medium bowl, combine the shredded coconut, almond flour, coconut oil, honey, 1/2 teaspoon vanilla, and salt until combined. Press the mixture into the prepared baking dish. Transfer to the oven and bake 10-12 minutes, until lightly golden and toasted. Remove from the oven and let cool. 3. In a medium pot, combine the maple syrup and coconut cream and bring to a boil over high heat. Boil 12-15 minutes or until thickened to a caramel like sauce. Remove from the heat and stir in the almond butter and the remaining 1 teaspoon vanilla. Let the mix cool slightly, then pour over the coconut base layer. Transfer to the freezer, freeze 30 minutes, until firm. 4. Melt the chocolate and coconut oil in the microwave until melted and smooth. Let cool 10 minutes.5. Cut bars into 16 bars. Cover/dip each bar in chocolate, return to the freezer to let the chocolate set up, about 10 minutes. Keep stored in the fridge for up to 2 weeks.
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Macronutrients
*DV = Daily Value based on a 2,000 calorie diet
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