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Homemade Date Twix Bars stacked on parchment paper.
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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!
Course Dessert, Snack
Cuisine American
Diet Gluten Free, Vegan
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Freezing Time 2 hours
Total Time 2 hours 30 minutes
Servings 16 Bars
Calories 185kcal
Author Christine McMichael

Equipment

Ingredients

Almond Flour Crust

Date Filling

  • 12 large Medjool dates or dates of a similar variety
  • 1 cup hot water for soaking dates
  • 1/3 cup almond butter
  • 1 Tablespoon coconut oil lightly melted
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 2 Tablespoons cashew or almond milk

Chocolate Topping

Instructions

Bake The Crust

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F and line a 9x9" baking pan with parchment paper.
  • Remove the pits from each date and add them to the hot water, letting them soak for about 12-15 minutes.
  • In the meantime, mix the almond flour, coconut oil, and maple syrup together.
  • Press the almond crust mixture into the baking pan until evenly flat.
  • Bake for 10-12 minutes, then let cool for at least 5-10 minutes.

Make The Date Filling

  • Add the dates (without the water), almond butter, coconut oil, vanilla extract, and milk to a blender or food processor.
  • Blend until a smooth paste is formed.
  • Spoon the date mixture over the cooled crust, then carefully use a spatula to press and smooth the mixture over the top.
    TIP: It helps to 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.

Add The Chocolate Topping

  • Melt the chocolate chips and coconut oil together in the microwave, stirring every 30 seconds until smooth.
  • Pour the melted chocolate over the date filling and smooth it out.
  • Sprinkle flaky sea salt (or any other topping!) over the chocolate.
  • Freeze for at least 2 hours, cut into bars, and enjoy!

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Nutrition

Serving: 1Bar | Calories: 185kcal | Carbohydrates: 22g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 11g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 0.1mg | Sodium: 12mg | Potassium: 221mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 16g | Vitamin A: 28IU | Vitamin C: 0.04mg | Calcium: 74mg | Iron: 1mg