Healthy Twix Bites
These Healthy Twix Bites are an easy-to-make, gluten-free, healthier version of a childhood classic candy bar.
Equipment
- Blender
- Mini Cupcake Pan
- Mixing Bowls
Ingredients
Shortbread
- 1.25 cup almond flour blanched, fine, sifted
- 1.5 tsp coconut flour
- 1.5 tbsp coconut oil melted
- 1.5 tbsp maple syrup
- 1/2 tsp Vanilla
Date Caramel
- 6 medjool dates pitted & soaked in boiling water 10 min
- 1/3 c milk or plant milk
- 1/4 tsp vanilla
- shake of cinnamon
Chocolate
- 3/4 cup chocolate chips can use vegan or paleo chocolate
- 1/2 tsp coconut oil
- Flaked sea salt for finishing
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350F. Mix up shortbread ingredients in a mixing bowl until you have a solid mixture. Line a mini cupcake pan with paper liners, spray with cooking spray, and put in ~1/2 tbsp in each paper, pressing down to create shortbread. Bake at 350 for ~9 min, until lightly browned and solid. Remove from oven, set aside to cool completely.
- Pit and soak dates in boiling water for 5-10 minutes. Add to blender with milk of choice, cinnamon, and vanilla and blend until completely smooth. Put in fridge until ready to assemble.
- Combine chocolate chips and coconut oil and melt in 30 sec intervals in the microwave, mixing until smooth.
- To assemble, top each shortbread base with a dollop of date caramel, then top with melted chocolate, finish with flaked sea salt, and place in the fridge for at least an hour to allow the chocolate to harden. Store in the fridge. Enjoy!
Nutrition
Calories: 91kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 2gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.02gMonounsaturated Fat: 0.1gCholesterol: 0.4mgSodium: 2mgPotassium: 50mgFiber: 2gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 14IUCalcium: 22mgIron: 1mg
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