Homemade Vegan Gluten-Free Healthy Twix Cups

Made with wholesome ingredients, these Homemade Vegan Gluten-Free Healthy Twix Cups offer a healthier version of the classic candy bar.

This recipe was inspired by 2 Ingredient Peanut Butter Fudge, 2 Ingredient Peanut Butter Cookies, 2 Ingredient Banana Peanut Butter Cookies, A 4-Ingredient Peanut Butter Banana Oatmeal Cookies Recipe and Gluten Free Almond Flour Peanut Butter Cookies.

Why We Love This Recipe

This sweet treat is a great recipe for mini twix cups and these are a few reasons why we love them: 

• you only need a few basic ingredients. 
• no refined ingredients or artificial flavors, just wholesome ingredients and irresistible layers
• almost identical flavor to the classic twix bars 
• wholesome treat for any snack or dessert 

Ingredients

To make these delicious homemade treats, you will need the following ingredients:

Shortbread Layer

• coconut flour: Provides a gluten-free base with a subtle coconut flavor.
• maple syrup (or honey for the non-vegan option): Adds natural sweetness to the shortbread layer.
• coconut oil, melted: Helps bind the ingredients together and adds healthy fats.

Caramel Layer

• peanut butter, smooth: Adds richness and creaminess to the caramel layer.
• maple syrup (or honey if not strictly vegan): Provides sweetness to the caramel without refined sugars.
• coconut oil, melted: Helps create a smooth texture.
• pinch of salt: Enhances the flavor of the caramel.

Chocolate Layer

• coconut cream: Creates a creamy base for the chocolate layer.
• dark chocolate: Adds richness and depth of flavor.
• coconut oil, melted: Helps the chocolate layer set properly.

How To Make Healthy Twix Bites - Step by Step Instructions

Follow these simple step-by-step ingredients to make these vegan twix bars 

1. Line a muffin tin with muffin cups.

Shortbread Layer

1. In a large bowl, mix together coconut flour, honey (or maple syrup), and melted coconut oil until a dough forms.
2. Press the dough into the bottom of each muffin cup to form the shortbread base. Firmly press it down and refrigerate for 30 minutes.

Caramel Layer

1. In a small bowl, combine peanut butter, maple syrup (or honey), melted coconut oil, and a pinch of salt until smooth.
2. Spread the caramel mixture evenly over the cooled shortbread layer. Place in the fridge for at least an hour to set.

Chocolate Layer

1. In a small saucepan, heat the coconut cream over medium heat until fully melted.
2. Meanwhile, melt the dark chocolate in a microwave or over a water bath.
3. Once the coconut cream is melted, remove from heat and stir in the melted chocolate and coconut oil until well combined.
4. Pour the chocolate mixture over the set caramel layer.
5. Return the Twix cups to the fridge and let them firm up for a couple of hours.
6. Once set, remove the cups from the muffin tin and serve.

Variations and Substitutions

You can mix the recipe to these favorite candy bars with some of our ideas for variations and substitutions below: 

• Sprinkle flakey sea salt on top of the cooled shortbread cookie layer for an extra burst of flavor.
• Use a cake tin and make a Twix Cake instead of cups. 
• Substitute almond butter for peanut butter in the caramel layer for a different flavor profile.
• Use almond flour instead of coconut flour for a nuttier taste.
• Experiment with different types of nut or seed butters for the caramel filling to suit your preferences.

Homemade Twix Bar Storage

In case you have self-control and don't actually eat all of these amazing Twix cups the minute they're done, there are a few ways you can store these for later use.  

Refrigerator: Store the Homemade Vegan Gluten-Free Healthy Twix Cups in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days. 

Freezer: freeze them in silicone bags for longer shelf life.

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