Why You’ll Love This Recipe

• Vegan Twix Bars are quick and easy to make and are also gluten free!
• These bars come together in less than an hour.
• Are the perfect treat to have stored in your fridge or freezer for when you’re craving something sweet.
• Made with all natural ingredients and no refined sugars at all.
• Similar ingredients in my viral Snickers Bars.
• As written, this recipe is vegan, dairy free, plant based, gluten free and grain free.
• If you loved this recipe, be sure to check out my samoa cookies, thin mints, or twix bars in my E-book.

Ingredients And Substitutions

These are the main ingredients and substitutions for Homemade Twix Bars. Scroll down to the recipe card for a full list of ingredients and instructions.

Almond Flour Base: The shortbread layer is made with almond flour, which creates a tender and flavorful base. You can substitute with oat flour if preferred, though the texture will differ slightly!

Sweetener: Maple syrup binds the shortbread layer together, but alternatives like agave, honey, or date syrup can also work.

Vanilla Extract: With just a few ingredients in the shortbread, a touch of vanilla extract enhances the flavor beautifully.

Caramel Layer: Made with soaked and blended dates, the caramel layer is naturally sweet and perfectly smooth. Feel free to use store-bought caramel or my coconut caramel if preferred!

Chocolate Coating: Dip the bars in your favorite dark or milk chocolate. For a fully vegan and dairy-free option, use vegan-friendly chocolate varieties.

How To Make

ONE: Start by making the shortbread layer by combining the almond flour, maple syrup and vanilla extract together in a medium bowl. Once a dough is formed, roll it into a ball and place it between two pieces of parchment paper.

TWO: Roll the dough out until it’s about 1/4″-1/2″ thick. Use a pizza cutter to cut out your equal sized twix bars and place on a baking sheet that’s lined with parchment paper. Bake for 25-30 minutes.

THREE: While the shortbread is baking, make the date caramel to go on top. Blend soaked dates in a blender or food processor for 3-5 minutes until it’s completely broken down and smooth and creamy.

FOUR: Add a thick layers of the date caramel to the baked and cooled twix bars. Place in the freezer to harden for about 30 minutes to 1 hour. When ready, dip in melted chocolate and place back in the freezer to harden once more. ENJOY!!

Tips and Tricks for Perfect Twix Bars

• Shaping the Shortbread: Roll the dough between two pieces of parchment paper to prevent sticking and achieve an even thickness. Cut into 8-9 bars for the perfect size.
• Baking Tips: Bake the shortbread at 250°F to ensure it crisps up without burning. It’s ready when the edges turn golden brown and the surface feels firm to the touch.
• Date Caramel: Use a food processor for the smoothest caramel, but a high-speed blender can work in a pinch. If the caramel isn’t blending well, add a splash of water or vanilla extract to help it break down. Scrape the sides often for an even texture.
• Melting the Chocolate: Mix in a touch of coconut oil for a silky, glossy chocolate coating. Melt in the microwave in 30-second increments, stirring between each session to avoid burning the chocolate.

How To Serve And Store

Serve these Twix bars chilled, straight from the fridge, for a perfect treat alongside your favorite coffee or tea!

Store them in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within 7-10 days. For longer storage, freeze them for up to 30-60 days. If frozen, let the bars sit at room temperature for about 5 minutes to soften before serving.

Taste And Texture

These Twix bars truly capture the essence of a classic Twix, but with a twist using wholesome ingredients. They’re perfectly sweet, with a satisfying crunch and a luscious, creamy caramel layer.

The combination of textures—soft shortbread, crunchy chocolate coating, and smooth caramel—makes every bite a delightful experience!

Other Recipes You May Like

• Homemade Snickers Bars
• Pop Tarts
• Cosmic Brownies
• Twix Cookies
• Thin Mints

If you make these Gluten Free and Vegan Twix Bars, I would really appreciate a comment and rating down below, under the recipe card. Don’t forget to take a picture and tag me over on Instagram, Tiktok or Pinterest!

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Vegan Twix Bars

5 from 4 ratings

Hannah Kling

These Vegan Twix Bars are going to be your new favorite snack or dessert. They are made with simple and wholesome ingredients, come together in less than an hour and are also gluten free!

Prep Time 15 minutes minutes

Cook Time 35 minutes minutes

Total Time 1 hour hour

Servings 9 twix bars, 18 servings

Ingredients  

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Shortbread

• 1 cup almond flour
• 2.5 tbsp maple syrup
• 1 tsp vanilla extract

Date Caramel

• 1 cup medjool dates (pitted and soaked in hot water)
• 1 tsp vanila extract (optional)

Chocolate

• 1 cup vegan dark chocolate
• 2 tsp coconut oil

Instructions

• Preheat oven to 250F and prepare a baking sheet by lining it with parchment paper. 
• In a medium mixing bowl, combine almond flour, maple syrup and vanilla extract together and mix with a spatula until a dough starts to form. Roll the dough into a large ball and place between two pieces of parchment paper.
• Roll the dough out until it’s about 1/2″ thick. 
• Using a pizza cutter or knife, cut out rectangle shapes. These will make out the base of your Twix Bars. Repeat the process until the dough is complete, I was able to get 8-9 Twix Bars. 
• Place the bars on the baking sheet and bake for 25-27 minutes or until shortbread is lightly golden brown and slightly firm to the touch. Remove from oven and let cool completely. 
• Next, make the date caramel. Soak dates in hot water for 10 minutes. Drain and add to the food processor. Blend for 3-5 minutes until smooth and creamy. Stop to scrape down eh sides a few times. If your dates aren’t blending, add in 1 tbsp of water. 
• Then. add a thick layer of date caramel to the shortbread and place in the freezer for 30 minutes to harden. 
• In the meantime, melt the dark chocolate with coconut oil and then coat each Twix bar until there is no shortbread showing. Place back on the parchment paper and back into the freezer to harden. 
• When ready, remove the Twix bars from the freezer and ENJOY!! 

Notes

• Rolling the Dough: Roll the shortbread dough between two sheets of parchment paper to prevent sticking.
• Baking the Shortbread: It’s ready when firm to the touch and golden brown on the edges.
• Making the Caramel: Use a food processor for the best results, or a high-speed blender if needed. If the caramel isn’t smooth, add a splash of water or vanilla and scrape the sides as needed.
• Melting the Chocolate: Add a touch of coconut oil for a glossy finish. Melt in 30-second microwave increments, stirring after each round to prevent burning.

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