Description
A healthier twist on the classic Twix bar, featuring layers of nutty crust, soft caramel, and rich dark chocolate.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1/2 cup protein powder (vanilla or chocolate)
- 1/3 cup almond butter (unsweetened)
- 3–4 Tbsp water (more if needed)
- 8 pitted Medjool dates (approximately 128g)
- 2 Tbsp coconut oil
- 2 Tbsp additional protein powder
- 1 cup dark chocolate chips (70% cocoa or higher)
- 1/2 Tbsp coconut oil (for coating)
Instructions
- Prep the pan: Line an 8″ x 4″ loaf pan with parchment paper.
- Make the crust: In a bowl, combine protein powder, almond butter, and water.
- Press the mixture into the bottom of the loaf pan.
- Prepare the caramel: Soak pitted dates in hot water for 5 minutes, then blend with coconut oil.
- Add additional protein powder to the blended date mixture and mix well.
- Scoop the caramel onto the crust and spread evenly.
- Freeze for about 2 hours to set.
- Cut into 8 pieces and return to the freezer.
- Melt the chocolate chips with coconut oil until smooth.
- Coat each bar in the melted chocolate and place on a baking sheet.
- Chill again for 30 minutes to set before serving.
Notes
Store in a sealed container in the fridge for up to two weeks, or freeze for up to two months.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 170
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 30mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 21g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 0mg