Description
These Protein Twix Bars are a delicious, homemade treat combining a nutty shortbread base, creamy caramel layer enriched with collagen, and a rich dark chocolate coating. Perfect for a high-protein, gluten-free snack or dessert that satisfies sweet cravings while providing nourishment.
Ingredients
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Shortbread
- 2 cups Almond Flour
- 1/2 cup Vanilla Protein Powder (or oat flour)
- 1/4 cup Pure Maple Syrup
- 1/4 cup Coconut Oil, melted
Caramel
- 2/3 cup Creamy Peanut Butter (or cashew butter)
- 1/3 cup Pure Maple Syrup
- 2 Tbsp Coconut Oil, melted
- 2 whole scoops Collagen
- 1 tsp Pure Vanilla Extract
Coating
- 2 cups Dark Chocolate (85% cacao recommended)
- 2 tsp Coconut Oil
Instructions
- Prepare the shortbread base: In a mixing bowl, combine the almond flour, vanilla protein powder (or oat flour), pure maple syrup, and melted coconut oil until a dough forms. Press this mixture evenly into an 8×8 inch baking dish lined with parchment paper. Place the dish in the freezer to firm up while you prepare the caramel layer.
- Make the caramel layer: Mix together the creamy peanut butter, pure maple syrup, melted coconut oil, collagen powder, and vanilla extract until smooth and fully combined. Pour this caramel mixture evenly over the chilled shortbread layer. Return the dish to the freezer for at least 1 hour to set the caramel layer.
- Melt the chocolate coating: Gently melt the dark chocolate with the coconut oil until smooth, either using a double boiler or microwave in short bursts, stirring frequently. Ensure the melted chocolate is fluid enough for dipping the bars.
- Slice the bars: Remove the firmed-up layered mixture from the freezer and slice it into 10 bars or 20 smaller squares, depending on your preferred serving size.
- Dip in chocolate: Using a fork or dipping tool, dip each bar into the melted chocolate to fully coat it. Allow excess chocolate to drip off before placing the coated bars on parchment paper. Optionally, sprinkle with flaky sea salt while the chocolate is still wet.
- Set the chocolate coating: Place the chocolate-coated bars in the refrigerator for an additional 10 minutes to allow the chocolate to harden properly.
- Serve and store: Enjoy immediately or store the bars in the fridge. For the best gooey caramel texture, allow bars to come to room temperature for about 10 minutes before eating.
Notes
- You may have extra melted chocolate; store it in the fridge for future recipes or drizzle it over the bars instead of fully coating.
- Vanilla protein powder can be substituted with oat flour for a lower-protein option.
- Collagen powder in the caramel layer is optional but helps create a gooey, pull-worthy texture.
- For gooey caramel texture, allow bars to sit at room temperature for approximately 10+ minutes before serving instead of eating straight from the fridge.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: Protein Bars, Twix Bars, Gluten Free Dessert, No Bake Dessert, Healthy Snacks, High Protein Snacks
