You will NEVER know that these homemade Twix bars are secretly healthy and gluten/grain/dairy and refined sugar free! They’re only 6 ingredients and are so easy to make!
Healthy candy bars comin’ in COLD on your Friday.
I couldn’t say hot. Because they’re frozen. SO, that would be lying.
I value our friendship too much to say wrong-things on behalf of making sense.
I know you’ll forgive me though because you’re going to be able to Netflix and chill ALL night….WHILE eating a GOOD-FOR-YOU candy bar remake. <–!!!
BOOM. Best Friday night EVER.
If you’re at ALL like me, you STILL have Easter chocolate from LAST YEAR (like 2015 kinda last year) in your pantry because every.single.time that you decide you want a little treat, and you begin to sneak into the secret chocolate storage area…
Whipped almond joy homemade almond butter calls and it’s like “eat me with a spoon.”
And. you listen. #NutButterControlsMyLife.
BUT, there are those few moments in time where the craving for the chewy-salty-rich-sweet-chocolatey-ness of a candy bar gets itself all up in my business and I know that it’s time to CAVE IN. DIG IN. MAKE IT HAPPEN.
Sometimes, I just make some homemade crunch bars from Beaming Baker.
But, other times, I make my OWN paleo homemade Twix bars
You know it by its buttery, tender, shortbread cookie crust that sits under a layer of dense, sticky-sweet caramel and then gets the most DELICIOUS hug of crunchy chocolate coating. Each layer of not-so-good-for-you-but-so-YUM mixes up your taste buds as they enter a magical land of 3 different textures in one crunchy-chewy-crispy BITE.
WHICHWHICHWHICH you are still going to experience 2 NIGHT. Except minus all the sugar, butter, gluten, flour ECT.
You’re welcome.
P.s If you want a tree nut-free version, make sure you check out this homemade twix bar from allergylicious!
This stupid-simple, no fail crust has been used about eleventy billion times in the paleo lemon bars, paleo magic cookie bars AND the healthy pumpkin cheesecake bars. Like I said, NO FAIL. Why would you mess with someone that you know is going to emerge from your oven in golden-brown, flaky crust GLORY?
You would not.
Real star of the show though: DATE CARAMEL.
I’mma just leave that one there for a second. Just let it sit on the tip of your tongue.
Do you remember the caramel apple peanut kettle corn bars where we used it? GAH. SO GOOD RIGHT?! <–If you’re not into dates though, I bet it would work with the almond milk caramel that we used on the healthy gluten free samoa scones with Greek yogurt!
Now imagine if you weren’t pretending that it was up inside your face, and it was ACTUALLY in your real-life mouth that got to real-life eat it on top of a golden brown, cookie-like crust that was covered in rich, dark and smooooooth melty chocolate.
Things that make me happy in the world:
- Baby lambs wearing onsesies (Youtube that. SRSLY)
- Munchkin the Teddy Bear Dog (also, Youtube)
- The moment that my teeth munch through crispy, rich chocolate, enter the land of DATE CARAMEL chewiness and end in the CRUNCH of completely YUMMY crust.
I’m fairly confident that all of these things are going to bring joy and smiles and general good vibes to your life as well.
But, for the sake of doing my job the right way, I must urge you to experience #3 first.
….but it is vital that you don’t forget number 1 and 2.
Netflix + You + YouTube + Animals in clothes + Paleo Twix
Your Friday night just got PLANNED.
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6 Ingredient Paleo and Vegan Homemade Twix Bars
Ingredients
For the crust:
- 1/3 Cup Coconut oil at room temperature (should be the consistency of softened butter)
- 3 Tbsp Honey Agave for vegan version
- Pinch of salt
- 3/4 Cup Coconut flour sifted (66g) * READ NOTES
For the caramel:
- 2 Cups lightly packed Dates cut into halves (290g)
- 1 Tbsp Coconut oil melted
- 1 Tbsp Hot Unsweetened vanilla almond milk
For the chocolate coating:
- 3 oz Dark chocolate roughly chopped (Vegan-friendly if making vegan version)
- 1/4 tsp Coconut oil
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350 degrees and line an 8x8 inch pan with parchment paper, leaving an overhang over the sides to use as a handle when the bars are set.
- In a large bowl using an electric hand mixer, beat together the coconut oil, honey and salt until creamy and smooth.
- Stir in the sifted coconut flour until a wet dough forms. Form the dough into a flat disc and wrap with saran wrap, or place on a piece of parchment paper. Refrigerate until the dough has set a little bit, and has lost some of it's "stick." This takes about 8-10 minutes.**
- Once chilled, press the dough evenly into the bottom of the prepared pan. This may be a little difficult at the beginning, because the parchment paper may move around. I found that holding it with one hand, while pressing with the other worked well. Additionally, if your dough is quite sticky you can use a small piece of parchment paper to press out the dough.
- Bake until the crust is golden brown, about 9-10 minutes. If your crust rises a little bit, gently press it flat with a large spoon once it comes out of the oven. Let cool for 5 minutes.
- While the crust cools, place the chopped dates in a medium, microwave-safe bowl and microwave until hot, but not burned, about 1.5-2 minutes.
- Add the hot dates into a SMALL food processor (mine is 3 cups ***) and use the "chop" setting until they are broken down into small pieces. Then, turn to the "puree" setting until the dates are creamy and begin to form a ball.
- With the food processor running, stream in the coconut oil and HOT almond milk (I just microwaved it for 1 1/2 minutes) until the dates are broken down, sticky and smooth.
- Once the crust has finished cooling for 5 minutes, gently spread the date caramel on top evenly, making sure to not break the crust.
- Place the pan into the refrigerator until the caramel is hard, at least 3 hours.
- Once the caramel is hard, lift out of the pan and slice into 16 bars. Additionally, line a cookie sheet with parchment paper.
- Place the chocolate and 1/4 tsp of coconut oil in a small microwave-safe bowl and microwave for 30 second intervals on half power, stirring between each interval, until the chocolate is smooth and melted.
- Pour the chocolate into a small shallow plate with sides. Gently pick up each bar by the sides and dunk the top into the chocolate until it's fully covered. Gently shake off any excess, and place onto the parchment paper lined cookie sheet. Repeat with all the remaining bars. ****
- Place into the refrigerator for 10 minutes to set the chocolate and DEVOUR.
Recipe Notes
*PLEASE weigh your coconut flour! I have tried this crust MANY times with different brands and, for the most part, 3/4 cup of sifted coconut flour is 66g. BUT, I have found some brands that are a little denser and only require 1/2 cup + 2 Tbsp to make 66g. To ensure results, weigh the sifted flour.
**You can totally omit the chilling if you want, but it makes the dough easier to press into the pan.
*** I could not get the dates to be smooth enough in a large food processor, so definitely use a small one.
****You may have some chocolate left over. You can easily re-microwave it and gently spread it on the sides of the bars if you wish.
Bars are best stored in refrigerator.
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Tori//Gringalicious says
May 20, 2016 at 2:03 amOh no you dih-int! Shut up, shut UP! Taylor, you are incredible girl! These are stunning and the fact that there vegan is even better!
Taylor Kiser says
May 20, 2016 at 5:44 amHahaha thank you Tori! Happy Friday!
Sara @ Oats & Rows says
May 20, 2016 at 3:52 amAmazing!
Taylor Kiser says
May 20, 2016 at 5:42 amThank you!
Marina @ A Dancer's Live-It says
May 20, 2016 at 4:25 amOmg awesome sifting shot!! These look sooooo good. Twix bars were always a favorite of mine, especially on Halloween. I could probably eat that date caramel with a spoon haha
Taylor Kiser says
May 20, 2016 at 5:42 amThanks – had to get the hubbies help with that one!! Happy weekend girl!
Nutmeg Nanny says
May 20, 2016 at 4:55 amOh heck yes! I have a big time love affair with dates but have yet to use them in caramel fashion – what is wrong with me? Send a few bars my way. I’m starving!
Taylor Kiser says
May 20, 2016 at 5:41 amYou NEED to try date caramel! Thank you!
Carrie@ Bakeaholic Mama says
May 20, 2016 at 5:10 amStunning photos! These look delicious.
Taylor Kiser says
May 20, 2016 at 5:41 amThank you Carrie!
Sara @ Cake Over Steak says
May 20, 2016 at 5:29 amAaaahhhh this sounds awesome! I love that you took my beloved Twix and turned it into something a little more wholesome. Definitely need to try this.
Taylor Kiser says
May 20, 2016 at 5:40 amThank you! Hope you love them!
Katie | Healthy Seasonal Recipes says
May 20, 2016 at 5:43 amI love the way you figured out how to make these from scratch with healthier ingredients. Love the plan for tonight. Thanks for hookin’ it up!
Taylor Kiser says
May 21, 2016 at 3:38 pmYou got it girlllllfrand 😉 Thanks!
cynthia | What A Girl Eats says
May 20, 2016 at 6:57 amYou really have a knack for making unhealthy treats like candy bars, not only healthy, grain-free and processed sugar-free, but they always look so yummy too! Delish!
Taylor Kiser says
May 21, 2016 at 3:38 pmYou are the sweetest! Thanks Cynthia!
Caroline says
May 20, 2016 at 7:42 amI so wish you knew how happy I am to find this recipe! Seriously! I’m super excited to ditch work right now and get into the kitchen. Twix has always been a favorite…but I haven’t had one in yeeeeeeears! I love making caramel with dates…they are so perfect for that and taste amazing. Thank you Taylor…this made my day!!!
Taylor Kiser says
May 21, 2016 at 3:37 pmI am SO excited that you are so excited about these Caroline! I hope that they live up to your expectations! Thank you!
Danae @ Recipe Runner says
May 20, 2016 at 8:05 amTwix are my favorite! I’m always eyeing them at the store when I’m paying for groceries…but I resist because I know it’s not worth running extra miles for. THESE though I don’t have to resist! I’m so happy you used dark chocolate too, so much better than milk!
Taylor Kiser says
May 21, 2016 at 3:37 pmYes, these you can eat, no extra mileage required! Thanks Danae!
Megan @ Skinny Fitalicious says
May 20, 2016 at 8:44 amThese are amazing! Seriously. They need to be created soon and I may have to youtube the baby lambs because you now have me intrigued!
Taylor Kiser says
May 21, 2016 at 3:36 pmYOU MUST. Best. video. ever. Thanks lady!
Ellen @ My Uncommon Everyday says
May 20, 2016 at 8:57 amYour Friday nights sound like my ideal Friday nights ???? These look amazing! I’ve still never tried date caramel (I eat all my dates before I get the chance, whoops), ,but I WILL. And when I do, making these!
Taylor Kiser says
May 21, 2016 at 3:36 pmYou MUUUST try date caramel…but I totally get how hard it can be to not eat all the dates! 😉 Thanks Ellen!
Cassie says
May 20, 2016 at 10:06 amI LOVE the way the coconut flour is captured while you sifted it! What a masterpiece! Anyways, I’ve always loved Twix bars. They tasted SO sinfully sweet. I’m so glad you healthified them!
Taylor Kiser says
May 21, 2016 at 3:35 pmThank you! The shot took ages hahahah!
linda \\ the baker who kerns says
May 20, 2016 at 10:25 amOh my gosh I haven’t eaten a Twix bar in two years! I am so happy I get to see this cause I now I know I can have my Twix again!!
Taylor Kiser says
May 21, 2016 at 3:35 pmWhoo hooooo!! That is so exciting! Thanks Linda!
lindsay Cotter says
May 20, 2016 at 5:08 pmI want to cuddle up with this and a glass of almond milk. Mmmm.. movie night! hehe
Taylor Kiser says
May 21, 2016 at 3:34 pmHaha perfecto! Thanks!
gerry @ foodness gracious says
May 20, 2016 at 9:24 pmYumm, I’d love to try these. Twit is a childhood fav of mine 🙂
Taylor Kiser says
May 21, 2016 at 3:33 pmThanks Gerry!
Chrissa - Physical Kitchness says
May 20, 2016 at 9:40 pmHow do you have ANY willpower with these in your house?!?!?! Like WOAH I would eat them all in one sitting (no I’m not joking). Sure beats sneaking a few old chocolates from CHRISTMAS that are hidden in the back of my pantry #dontjudgeme
Taylor Kiser says
May 21, 2016 at 3:33 pmHahah A LOT of practice 😉 Thanks Chrissa!
Michele @ paleorunningmomma says
May 21, 2016 at 6:50 pmDefinitely on my list of desserts to make! Twix was my favorite way back in the day and this just looks too good!
Taylor Kiser says
May 22, 2016 at 3:34 pmThanks Michele! yay for fellow Twix lovers!
Sarah @ SnixyKitchen says
May 21, 2016 at 8:06 pmThese would disappear SO QUICKLY in my house. Oh how I love (and miss) twix bars – definitely making these!
Taylor Kiser says
May 22, 2016 at 3:34 pmI hope you love them Sarah! Thanks!!
allie says
May 22, 2016 at 1:42 pmThese look extra delicious with that dark chocolate and no fail crust!!!! Party in my mouth.
Taylor Kiser says
May 22, 2016 at 3:33 pmHaha! Thank you Allie!
Lauren Gaskill | Making Life Sweet says
May 24, 2016 at 9:26 amThere is so much to love about these! Pinned!
Taylor Kiser says
May 24, 2016 at 1:10 pmThanks girl!
mia says
May 25, 2016 at 6:57 pmdark chocolate, date caramel, and its healthy – this is a must try! only problem is i would probably eat them all.. thank you!
Taylor Kiser says
May 26, 2016 at 3:33 pmHaha I kinda did eat them all….no shame! Thanks Mia!
Valerie Fox says
May 29, 2016 at 9:34 amThese look amazing and delicious and I can’t wait to try them!
-Val
Taylor Kiser says
May 30, 2016 at 6:05 amThank you so much!
Clare says
May 31, 2016 at 8:31 amI just came across your blog for the first time today and I’ve already bookmarked two other recipes! This looks awesome for someone like me who has a very sweet tooth and trying to eat more healthily. I’m hoping that the kids will like this too as we’re trying to cut out the sweet treats in our house.
Taylor Kiser says
May 31, 2016 at 3:09 pmI hope that everyone in your home loves these Clare! And I am so excited to have you reading along – let me know what you try!
Christen says
July 18, 2016 at 9:14 amI’m making these for a gift but I wanted to double the recipe and freeze some. Have you tried freezing them? Do they freeze well? Thanks!
Taylor Kiser says
July 18, 2016 at 3:26 pmHi Christen! I have only ever frozen them for about a week and they were totally fine! I am not sure how long you are planning to freeze them? I wouldn’t do them for a month or anything, but I think a week or 2 would be totally fine! I hope that helps!
Christen says
July 19, 2016 at 5:50 amYes thanks! It would just be 6 days days. I’m planning on making them today for Sunday.
Taylor Kiser says
July 19, 2016 at 1:38 pmI think 6 days would be totally fine! 🙂
Angie says
June 2, 2017 at 12:09 pmBello! Can i do these with another flour?
Taylor Kiser says
June 3, 2017 at 2:19 pmNope – I’m sorry! Coconut flour isn’t like any other kind of flour!
Sharon says
June 12, 2017 at 2:51 pmI made these twix bars yesterday and oh wooow they were so good. I really needed to eat them before waiting 3 hours for refrigeration so i wacked it in the freezer for about 20mins and worked a treat! I doubled the whole recipe and stuck it in a loaf tin and was so lovely and morish! I thought id need to 2 tins but used only 1. We wanted no sugar at all but still wanted the chocolate so i used 70% cocoa based chocolate which worked perfectly as there was already enough sweetness in the caramel. I will make these again tonight i think!
Taylor Kiser says
June 13, 2017 at 10:37 amNICE WORK! Glad you figured out how to cut down the time and I am SO happy that you loved them! Thank you for letting me know!!
Brian says
June 28, 2017 at 12:35 pmWow, I always loved twix bars but I have never tried the homemade ones. Definitely need to do that 😛
Taylor Kiser says
June 28, 2017 at 2:38 pmYou do! hope you love!
Kat says
July 11, 2017 at 3:22 pmI don’t have but milks in the house – don’t really want to buy a big one for 1 tbsp. can I use water instead?
Taylor Kiser says
July 12, 2017 at 2:47 pmYou can try! It SHOULD work, but I can’t guarantee!
MICHAEL CHEVILLOT says
August 14, 2017 at 1:02 pmI LOVE caramel. Twix are a pretty good candy bar and this looks like worthwhile recipe.
Taylor Kiser says
August 14, 2017 at 3:53 pmThank you! Hope you love it!
demi says
August 16, 2017 at 7:24 amI don’t have medjool dates just te ordinary but I cant have aot due to my diabetic level.how much honey can I use or raw demerara sugar?thanks…also I will probably eat one or two.i will give these to my daughter…!!thanks
Taylor Kiser says
August 16, 2017 at 9:52 amTo be honest I really can’t tell you as recipes are only developed as written – I am sorry. Dates, sugar and honey are VERY different things and I really don’t think they would work for this recipe, so it just may not be a good fit for you! Sorry!
demi says
August 17, 2017 at 4:19 amTHANKS FOR your reply…..so ordinary dates work as well???i dont have medjool…
Taylor Kiser says
August 17, 2017 at 5:35 amYep they will! 🙂
Agness of Run Agness Run says
September 9, 2017 at 11:07 amWho doesn’t love Twix bars?! I am a passionate lover and this really seems like a great recipe. Should I use fresh dates, Taylor?
Taylor Kiser says
September 9, 2017 at 1:46 pmI am not sure what you mean? You use the dates you find in stores – I believe they are dried??
Jennifer Blake says
February 14, 2018 at 6:51 amI always tell my kids to get Twix when they go trick-or-treating! Looking forward to trying this out. Date caramel… brilliant!
Taylor Kiser says
February 14, 2018 at 1:30 pmThe date caramel is the best part! Thank you!
Erin @ Dinners, Dishes, and Desserts says
February 14, 2018 at 9:52 amOne of my all time favorite candies, I can now make at home!
Taylor Kiser says
February 14, 2018 at 1:30 pmYou have to try then!
Carolyn says
February 14, 2018 at 10:13 amPure unadulterated yumminess!
Cookin Canuck says
February 15, 2018 at 8:12 amThese photos are stunning! Twix is one of my favorite chocolate bars, but I’m liking your ingredient list much better than the original version!
Taylor Kiser says
February 15, 2018 at 10:15 amThank you!
Sarah says
March 19, 2018 at 5:13 amI am so obsessed with these – that date caramel is GOLD
Taylor says
March 19, 2018 at 12:13 pmThanks Sarah – glad you enjoyed !
Sarah says
July 30, 2018 at 12:16 amCould I use almond flour instead of coconut?
Taylor Kiser says
July 30, 2018 at 7:35 amNo, they are VERY different! Sorry!
Best CrossFit Gym Bags says
September 3, 2018 at 4:53 amJust made these last night and they are delicious! They look exactly like the ones pictured. I did find them super salty even though I left off the salt on the top. I’ll probably half the salt, at least, next time I make them (and I usually love salty foods). I will definitely make these again and I am so thankful for your gluten free vegan recipes!!!
Taylor Kiser says
September 3, 2018 at 4:09 pmYay! So glad that you love them! 🙂
Qureshi Khan says
November 5, 2018 at 1:20 amI followed all the steps you have shown over here and I got the same result you have shown over here in pictures, I added few nuts to add more taste into it.
I am looking forward and I have bookmarked your website so I could get more and more updates, I would suggest that you make a video with all steps if you have uploaded it I am sorry I couldn’t find it.
Taylor Kiser says
November 5, 2018 at 7:34 amYay! I am so glad!