Low Carb Twix Bars
Ingredients:
- For the shortbread base:
- 1 cup almond flour
- 1/4 cup powdered erythritol
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
- For the caramel layer:
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1/4 cup powdered erythritol
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
- For the chocolate coating:
- 3 oz sugar-free dark chocolate
- 1 tbsp coconut oil
Instructions:
Preheat the oven to 325F 160C
Line an 8x8 inch baking pan with parchment paper, leaving an overhang on the sides for easy removal
In a mixing bowl, combine almond flour, powdered erythritol, melted butter, and vanilla extract for the shortbread base
Mix until a dough forms
Press the dough evenly into the bottom of the prepared pan
Bake for 10-12 minutes, until lightly golden
Remove from the oven and let it cool
In a saucepan over medium heat, combine heavy cream and powdered erythritol for the caramel layer
Bring to a simmer, stirring constantly
Once simmering, reduce the heat to low and continue cooking for 10-15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the mixture thickens and turns golden brown
Remove from heat and stir in butter and vanilla extract until smooth
Pour the caramel over the cooled shortbread base, spreading it evenly
Place in the fridge to set for about 1 hour
Once the caramel layer has set, melt the sugar-free dark chocolate and coconut oil together in a microwave or double boiler
Pour the melted chocolate over the caramel layer, spreading it evenly
Return to the fridge and let it set for another 30 minutes
Once set, remove from the pan using the parchment paper overhang
Cut into bars
Enjoy your low carb Twix bars!
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