Peanut Butter Twix Bars
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Peanut Butter Twix Bars
Description
Peanut Butter Twix Bars start with a crust made from almond and coconut flour mixed with melted coconut oil, maple syrup, and vanilla, which is baked until lightly golden. The filling combines creamy peanut butter, almond butter, maple syrup, coconut oil, and vanilla, cooked gently to a boil before being poured over the crust and frozen until firm. After freezing, the mixture is cut into bars.
A dark chocolate and coconut oil coating is melted and each bar is dipped into it, then sprinkled with salt and set again in the freezer and refrigerator. The final bars have a firm, nutty base, a creamy peanut butter layer, and a crisp chocolate shell with optional sea salt adding a savory touch. They are served cold and offer a textural contrast between the crunchy crust, smooth filling, and glossy chocolate.
The recipe requires chilling to set layers properly and careful dipping to coat evenly. These bars can be stored chilled and make a rich dessert or snack combining nut butters and chocolate.
Ingredients
Crust:
- 1 cup almond flour
- 1/3 cup coconut flour
- 1/3 cup coconut oil melted
- 2 tablespoons maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Filling:
- 1 cup peanut butter creamy
- 1/4 cup almond butter
- 1/4 cup maple syrup
- 1/4 cup coconut oil melted
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Coating:
- 12 ounces dark chocolate chopped
- 1 tablespoon coconut oil
- salt optional, sea salt
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Line an 8×8 inch baking dish with parchment paper and set aside.
- In a bowl, mix the crust ingredients until combined. Press the mixture into the prepared baking dish.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until lightly golden.
- Place a small saucepan over medium heat, and combine the filling ingredients. Stir constantly and bring to a gentle boil. Cook for 2-3 minutes, then remove from the heat.
- Pour the peanut butter mixture over the crust and freeze for one hour, or until firm.
- Transfer the contents from the baking dish onto a cutting board and using a sharp knife cut into 16 bars.
- In a small bowl, melt the chocolate and 1 tablespoon coconut oil in the microwave. Stir and let it cool for 10 minutes.
- Next, dip each bar in the melted chocolate, place it on a wire rack, and sprinkle it with salt.
- Freeze for 10 minutes, to set the chocolate and transfer to the fridge. Serve.
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 16bars
Amount Per Serving
Calories 393 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 393kcal | 20% |
| Carbohydrates | 22g | 7% |
| Protein | 8g | 16% |
| Fat | 32g | 49% |
| Saturated Fat | 15g | 75% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3g | 18% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 9g | 45% |
| Trans Fat | 0.01g | 1% |
| Cholesterol | 1mg | 0% |
| Sodium | 80mg | 3% |
| Potassium | 290mg | 6% |
| Fiber | 5g | 20% |
| Sugar | 12g | 24% |
| Vitamin A | 8IU | 0% |
| Calcium | 60mg | 6% |
| Iron | 3mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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