tahini twix bars

If you didn’t come across this recipe and immediately think, "OMG, healthy Twix bars," let me pump you up with excitement because this recipe is definitely a big deal! You can FINALLY have a candy bar the way nature intended. I say, it’s time to celebrate by making your first batch.

servings: 4

Cook time: 60 min

ingredients:

Shortbread Layer

• 1/2 cup coconut flour

• 1/2 cup almond flour

• 1/3 cup coconut oil, melted

• 1 tsp cinnamon extract

• 3 tbsp maple syrup

Tahini Cinnamon Layer

• 1/2 cup tahini

• 1/4 cup coconut oil

• 1 tsp vanilla extract

• 1/4 cup maple syrup

• 2 tsp cinnamon

• pinch of sea salt

Chocolate Layer

• One dark chocolate bar (I use Evolved Eating)

• 1 tbsp coconut oil

• 1/4 tsp flaky sea salt

how you make iT:

SHORTBREAD LAYER

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.

2. Combine coconut + almond flours with melted coconut oil and the maple syrup and cinnamon in a large bowl. Mix until well combined.

3. Line a 6X6 baking dish with parchment paper and evenly spread the shortbread mixture to cover the entire base of the dish.

4. Bake for 10–12 minutes, or until starting to turn golden brown. Remove once done and let cool completely.

Tahini Layer

1. Combine tahini, coconut oil, vanilla, cinnamon, maple syrup and sea salt in a saucepan over the stove on medium-low heat and heat until completely liquified, whisking together, about 2–3 minutes.

2. Remove from burner and let cool completely.

Chocolate Layer

1. Break up chocolate bar into a small bowl and add coconut oil. Warm in microwave for 30 sec intervals, stirring in between, until completely liquified, or, heat on stove top.

TWIX BARS

1. Once shortbread & tahini have completely cooled, pour sauce over the base layer, spreading out evenly. Set in freezer until it hardens *completely,* about 1 hour .

2. Remove from freezer once frozen and pour chocolate over the top, spreading out evenly. Set back in freezer for 15-20 minutes to harden.

3. Once chilled, remove the hardened mold from pan by pulling on the sides of the parchment paper. Lay on cutting board and using a large knife, slice into bars.

4. Ready to serve!! Enjoy! Store in airtight container in the freezer or fridge. They taste good frozen or slightly melted.