Healthier Homemade Twix Bars

Healthier Homemade Twix Bars

Enjoy a nostalgic treat with a nutrient-packed twist – chewy dates, wholesome oats, and dark chocolate, all in a single bite.

Ingredients

• 1 cup rolled oats (whole grain)
• 1 cup medjool dates, pitted
• ½ cup raw almonds, roughly chopped
• ¼ cup shredded unsweetened coconut
• ¼ cup honey or maple syrup
• 1 tbsp coconut oil, melted
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• ½ tsp sea salt
• ½ cup dark chocolate chips (70% cacao)

Instructions

1. Line a 9‑inch square pan with parchment paper.
2. In a food processor, pulse oats until lightly floured.
3. Add dates, almonds, coconut, honey, coconut oil, vanilla, and salt. Pulse until a sticky dough forms.
4. Press half of the dough into the prepared pan, flattening evenly.
5. Dot the pressed dough with chocolate chips, then cover with the remaining dough and press gently.
6. Freeze for 20–30 minutes until firm.
7. Slice into bars and serve, or store in the fridge for up to a week.

Health Tip: Using dark chocolate and natural sweeteners keeps the bars rich in antioxidants while cutting saturated fats—perfect for a quick energy boost or a post‑workout reward.