Homemade Date Twix Bars

These Homemade Date Twix Bars are a healthier twist on the classic candy bars, and they’re the best treat! Made with an almond flour shortbread-style crust, a date caramel filling, and topped with dark chocolate, these bars are SO good. They’re also vegan, gluten-free, and refined sugar-free. Top with flaky sea salt and freeze them to set then cut into bars and enjoy!

Homemade Date Twix Bars Recipe

Your favorite candy bar made healthier! These date bars are incredibly easy to make and perfect for a sweet, caramel chocolate treat. With 3 simple layers, every bite is full of the best textures and flavors! Make a bit batch of these healthy Twix bars and keep them in the freezer for whenever a craving hits you!

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What You’ll Need

Almond Flour Crust

• Almond Flour (opens in a new tab) – All-purpose flour or whole wheat flour work great, too.
• Coconut Oil (opens in a new tab) (lightly melted)
• Maple Syrup

Date Filling

• Medjool Dates (opens in a new tab) (or dates of a similar variety)
• Almond Butter (opens in a new tab)
• Coconut Oil (lightly melted)
• Vanilla Extract
• Almond Milk (or any type of plant-based milk)

Chocolate Topping

• Dark Chocolate Chips (opens in a new tab) (vegan or regular)
• Coconut Oil
• Flaky Sea Salt (optional, but so yummy!)

How to Make Homemade Twix Bars with Dates

1. Mix almond flour, coconut oil, and maple syrup together.
2. Press into a 9×9″ pan lined with parchment paper.
3. Bake, then let cool.
4. Blend soaked dates, almond butter, coconut oil, vanilla, and almond milk in a blender (opens in a new tab) or food processor.
5. Spoon and smooth the date filling over the crust.
6. Melt chocolate and coconut oil together, stir, then pour over the caramel layer.
7. Top with salt and freeze for 2-3 hours.
8. Cut into bars and enjoy!

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Tips for Making Date Bars

• Before starting this date bar recipe, it’s best to soak your dates in hot water! It isn’t a must, but it definitely helps to get that creamy caramel texture in the date filling and makes them much easier to blend.
• Add a little oil to the spatula to keep it from pulling the date mixture up, which could pull up pieces of the almond flour crust.
• Drizzle any excess chocolate over the top, if desired!
• Top with flaky salt, crumbled graham crackers, a sprinkle of brown sugar, or anything else you want!

Freezing Twix Date Bars

These homemade candy bars are best stored in the freezer. Homemade Twix date bars can be stored in the freezer for up to 2 months. When you’re ready to enjoy, simply take one out and let it thaw for a few minutes!

More Healthy Treats You’ll Love

• Chocolate Covered Apples
• Protein Cookie Dough
• Healthy S’mores Banana Bites
• Chocolate Zucchini Muffins
• Oat Flour Chocolate Chip Cookies
• Healthy Fudgy Tahini Brownies

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