Vegan Twix Bars
**Ingredients:**
*For the Shortbread Base:*
- 1 ½ cups almond flour
- ¼ cup coconut oil (melted) or any neutral oil
- ¼ cup maple syrup
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- A pinch of salt
*For the Caramel Layer:*
- ½ cup almond butter (or any nut butter)
- ¼ cup maple syrup
- 1 tbsp melted coconut oil (or another neutral oil)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tbsp plant-based milk (almond, oat, or soy) to thin, if needed
- A pinch of salt
*For the Chocolate Coating:*
- 1 ½ cups vegan chocolate chips
- 1 tbsp coconut oil (or any neutral oil)
**Instructions:**
**Cook Time:**( - Prep Time: 15 minutes; - Baking Time: 10-12 minutes; - Freezing Time: 20-30 minutes; - Total Time: About 1 hour)
1. **Prepare the Shortbread Layer:**
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line an 8x8 inch baking dish with parchment paper.
- In a medium bowl, mix the almond flour, melted coconut oil, maple syrup, vanilla extract, and a pinch of salt until a dough forms.
- Press the dough evenly into the lined baking dish and bake for 10-12 minutes, until golden and firm. Let the base cool completely.
2. **Make the Caramel Layer:**
- In a bowl, mix the almond butter, maple syrup, melted coconut oil, vanilla extract, and a pinch of salt until smooth. If the caramel is too thick, add 1 tbsp of plant-based milk to get a spreadable consistency.
- Spread the caramel evenly over the cooled shortbread base. Freeze for about 20-30 minutes until set.
3. **Coat with Chocolate:**
- While the caramel sets, melt the chocolate chips and coconut oil in a double boiler or microwave, stirring frequently until smooth.
- Remove the bars from the freezer and cut them into rectangular Twix-shaped bars.
- Dip each bar into the melted chocolate, ensuring it's fully coated, then place them on a parchment-lined tray. Refrigerate the bars for 15-20 minutes to let the chocolate set.
4. **Serve and Enjoy:**
- Once the chocolate is set, your vegan Twix bars are ready to enjoy! Store them in the fridge to keep the chocolate firm.
**Health Benefits:**
- **Almond butter** is a great source of healthy fats, protein, and vitamin E, which helps support skin health and provides antioxidant benefits.
- **Maple syrup** offers a natural, unrefined sweetness with a rich taste, and contains trace minerals like zinc and manganese, important for immune function.
- **Chocolate** provides antioxidants and may contribute to heart health and improved mood when consumed in moderation, especially dark chocolate! 🍫
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