These homemade Vegan Twix Bars are super simple to make and great for a great healthier candy bar alternative! The yummy dairy free caramel sauce combined with sweet chocolate ganache is oh so delicious. This recipe only takes 20 minutes to prep and freezes so well which means this is a great batch friendly baking treat.
Growing up I was a chocolate lover. Halloween was my favorite holiday and I always went right for the Twix Bars! When I found out I had celiac disease and a dairy allergy I thought I would have to go without my favorite candy bar-boy was I wrong! After multiple experiments in the kitchen I stumbled upon this recipe and let me tell you, these homemade candy bars will not disappoint!
If you enjoy this treat, you will also enjoy my Gluten Free Pumpkin Cookies and Homemade Vegan Milkshake.
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Why This Recipe Works
- First off, my husband (who still sometimes eats regular candy) says they taste like the real thing.
- Secondly, they freeze so well. If you are like me you probably like to keep a few desserts on hand in the house so you never run out. I have a nice little stash of these homemade candy bars in my freezer.
- I love making these bars for date night of a Valentine’s Day treat!
- This recipe was inspired by my other favorite candy bar, Vegan Reeses.
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- Lastly, the homemade shortbread combined with the dairy free chocolate ganache and homemade caramel is super simple to make, yet such an elegant homemade dessert!
Ingredients
Gluten free shortbread crust:
- Almond flour- This is the base of the shortbread crust.
- Maple syrup- To help hold everything together.
- Vanilla-For flavor.
- Coconut oil-To make it soft.
- Sea salt-For flavor.
- Coconut sugar-Maple sugar will also work.
- Coconut milk- Or almond milk.
- Arrowroot powder- To thicken the sauce.
- Dairy free chocolate-I like Hu or Enjoy Life brand.
- Coconut milk-I like the canned coconut milk from Trader Joe’s.
See recipe card below for a full list of ingredients and measurements.
Substitutions & Variations
- Maple syrup-The maple syrup in the shortbread crust can be substituted for honey. Just note that honey is not as rich and will not be as sweet.
- Coconut milk-The coconut milk can be substituted with almond milk.
This recipe has not been tested with other substitutions or variations. If you replace or add any ingredients, please let us know how it turned out in the comments below!
Step By Step Instructions
Equipment
- 8 by 8 pyrex-This clear square oven safe container is my favorite one.
- Candy bar mold-I like these homemade large candy bar molds.
Recipe Tips & Tricks
- Tip #1: Fully allow the shortbread to cool prior to pouring the caramel sauce on top. Once you pour the caramel sauce you will need to fully allow it to cool prior to adding the chocolate.
- Tip #2: This recipe needs to fully set prior to serving. I like to put the molds or the pyrex in the freezer to firm them up faster.
Recipe FAQs
Yes, you can! You can make them in a pyrex baking dish. You will just need to cut them once they have set with a pizza cutter or knife.
Yes! You will just want to make it in a pyrex dish and not cut it until you are ready to serve it.
Yes! Place the chocolate chips and milk in the microwave for 30 seconds, then whisk, and place in the microwave for another 30 seconds, whisk again and place in the microwave for a final 30 seconds.
Storage Instructions
- This recipe can last in the fridge for up to 5 days in an air tight glass container.
- These homemade candy bars are also freezer friendly which means you can keep them in an air tight container in the freezer for up to one month.
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Vegan Twix Bars
Equipment
- 8 by 8 baking casserole dish or something with the same area.
Ingredients
For the crust:
- 1/4 cup coconut oil
- 2 tbsp maple syrup
- 1/2 tsp vanilla
- 1.5 cups almond flour
For the caramel:
- 1.5 cups coconut milk
- 1 cups coconut sugar
- 1 tbsp arrowroot powder
For the chocolate sauce:
- 2 cups dairy free chocolate I like the enjoy life brand
- 1/3 cup almond milk or coconut milk
Instructions
- First, preheat the oven to 350 and place the shortbread ingredients in a bowl and mix. Either line ab 8 by 8 casserole dish with wax paper or use bar molds (notes above on this) Divide up the shortbread into the bar molds or spread evenly in the casserole dish and bake for 10 minutes.. Place all ingredients for the caramel sauce in a sauce pan and bring to a boil on medium heat-once it comes to a boil, turn down to simmer while constantly whisking. After 5 minutes is up, turn off the heat.
- Allow the shortbread to cool for 10 minutes, then pour the caramel sauce on top. Now place in the freezer for 30 minutes. Once the 25 minute mark approaches, make the ganache sauce. Add the milk to the stove top in a sauce pan and bring to a boil, once it is boiling remove from the head and add in the chocolate-whisk until smooth. The chocolate should be smooth at this point.
- Now pour the chocolate on top of the caramel layer and place the twix bars back in the freezer for at least 5 hours. Then cut into bars. Store in the fridge.
Hali Davis says
I have made this twice in two months! This recipe is so good and way better than the real twix in my opinion! I’ve even added some chopped pecans on top. 10/10 recommend
Yay! This makes me so happy to hear. xoxo
Lori says
Such a great alternative for a candy bar. Healthy and just as good! Thanks for sharing
Allianna Moximchalk says
Thanks for your review!