Inspired by beloved Twix Bars, these protein-rich bars are not only easy to make but also packed with wholesome ingredients. If you are craving something sweet but want to keep it on the healthier side, look no further as this recipe is the bees knees!

These gorgeous bars are seriously UNREAL. Can we just take a minute to look at those layers!? The star of the show is of course that “caramel” layer, made with simple ingredients but literally has the taste and texture of classic caramel.

As you take your first bite, you will experience the smoothness of the date, caramel filling. The almond and coconut flour base crust combined with protein powder, that creates a high quality protein flour providing a subtle fudgy texture that adds depth to each bite, making them incredibly satisfying.

The chocolate coating adds such a rich touch and hardens to perfection! With every bite, you will savor a familiar snickers-like flavor, but with a healthier twist that doesn’t compromise on taste! These bad boys really do make for the best easy, healthy snack or treat!

Oh my goodness, these are SO darn good! If you have never tried popular candy bar recipes, you are in for a real treat. A perfect mix of flavors, rich but not overly sweet, made with 9 ingredients total, take little prep and will satisfy all your chocolate candy cravings.

If you love Twix bars, caramel or just delicious desserts in general, then you NEED THESE!  While yes, candy is…..candy, this doesn’t mean it can’t still be rich in nutrients and void of unhealthy ingredients found in most traditional store bought treats (think refined sugars, chemical additives, artificial flavours and colours, inflammatory oils and so on.)

These bars are an absolute game changer. Take one bite, and you won’t believe they are really plant-based, grain-free, and refined sugar-free. They are a yummy combination of creamy and crunchy.

This is another of those viral social media recipes that has done the rounds of the internet. And for good reason. They are really really good and I cannot stop eating them. I love making a big batch of these keeping them in the freezer for any time I have a chocolate craving (which is basically always). It really is like you are having your favorite candy bar, but made healthier!

If you want to impress friends and family with homemade treats, these are the way to go. When you are craving something sweet but don’t want to heat up the oven or spend a lot of time making a dessert, these bars are the perfect solution! They really are the perfect indulgence…

….and OMG… I dare you to just eat one! 😉

Healthy Copycat Twix Protein Bars

These healthy protein enriched Twix bars are a homemade, better for you, naturally sweetened take on the candy bar we all know and love. There is a layer of almond and coconut flour shortbread, a date caramel middle and a dark chocolate topping.

Course Dessert, Snack

Cuisine Healthy Clean Eating

Keyword clean eating candy recipe, clean eating dessert or snack, healthy copycat twix protein bars, homemade twix protein bar recipe no bake, homemade twix protein bars, no bake twix bars with protein

Servings 8

Ingredients

Base Crust

• 3/4 cup almond flour
• 1/2 cup coconut flour (or more almond flour)
• 1/3 cup coconut oil, softened not melted
• 1/4 cup honey or maple syrup
• 1/4 cup protein or collagen powder, plain or vanilla
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Caramel Layer

• 2 cups dates, soaked 30 minutes and drained
• 1/2 cup cashew (or any other nut) butter
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Chocolate Topping

• 1 cup chocolate chips
• 1 tablespoon coconut oil
• Flaky salt - optional

Instructions

Base Crust

• Line a 7 x 5-inch loaf pan or dish with parchment paper on the bottom and sides leaving some overhanging to act as a handle to get the bars out easier for cutting.

  Place all base crust ingredients into a bowl and mix together until well combined. If the mixture seems a little dry, add water or milk a tablespoon at a time until it comes together. 

  Press the mixture into the bottom of the lined pan or dish evenly.

Caramel Layer

• Place all caramel filling ingredients in food processor and process until smooth and creamy. Depending on the power of your blender this might take a few minutes. Stop blending to scrape the sides and continue to blend until very smooth. A few bits of dates left is fine as it adds to the texture.

  Pour the filling over the chilled crust and spread evenly with a spatula or the back of a spoon.  

Chocolate Topping

• Place chocolate chips and coconut oil in small dish and microwave with 20 second bursts stirring between each one until melted and smooth.

  Or use double boiler method - (pot of boiling water with a bowl resting on top) melt the chocolate chips and the coconut oil together.

  Once melted, pour over the caramel layer and tilt pan side-to-side to evenly distribute the melted chocolate. Sprinkle with flaky salt if desired.

  Place in fridge for at least 20 minutes until chocolate is completely hardened and bars are cooled.

  When ready to serve, remove bars from pan and cut into 8-10 bars or more smaller squares.

  Store in the fridge for up to 1 week or freezer for up to 3 months.

   

   

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