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Keto Copycat Twix Bars

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These Keto Copycat Twix Bars are made without almond flour or coconut flour, and are gluten-free, grain-free, nut-free, vegetarian, and can easily be made entirely coconut-free.

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Be sure to read through the blog post for the answers to frequently asked questions before you move on to the recipe card and begin making this recipe. You will find step-by-step photos within the blog post (located above the recipe card) that will help you to successfully make this low-carb candy bar recipe.

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Copycat keto Twix bars made without almond flour or coconut flour

A majority of low-carb Twix bars are made with nut ingredients (like almond flour), but my Keto Twix are nut-free and can easily be made coconut-free.

The crust is made with ground sunflower seed meal, an ingredient I use often in my nut-free keto cooking as I’m allergic to nuts. You can find all of my low-carb recipes using ground sunflower seed meal here.

The caramel is then made using allulose and the chocolate coating is a combination of melted keto-friendly chocolate chips and coconut oil (or butter or ghee for coconut-free).

close-up image of keto twix bars resting on top of a wire rack atop a marble kitchen counter

Nut-free keto twix bars recipe FAQS

Before you begin making this recipe, I would recommend reading the answers to commonly asked questions about this recipe, as well as looking through the step-by-step photos below. Doing this will ensure you make this recipe successfully the first try.

Where to buy a silicone mold?

I bought and used this silicone mold to make my Twix bars. Note that you can use a different type of mold, but the size of the individual cavities and the thickness of the silicone should be similar to the one I used, otherwise the crust may break when trying to pop the bars out.

Are there any ingredient substitution options?

  • Ground Sunflower Seed Meal: You can make your own homemade ground sunflower seed meal by pulsing raw sunflower seeds in a blender or food processor until they turn into a flour. Be sure to not over-blend though, as doing this will lead to making sunflower seed butter, which has a consistency similar to peanut butter. If you can eat nuts, almond flour should work fine here at a 1:1 ratio substitution.
  • Unsalted Butter (Crust): Ghee or coconut oil will work here at a 1:1 substitution ratio.
  • Powdered Monk Fruit Sweetener: You can use Classic Monk Fruit Sweetener, Golden Monk Fruit Sweetener, or erythritol here, but I would suggest powdering it in a blender to ensure the texture is as the original recipe intended.
  • Unsalted Butter (Caramel): Ghee will work here. Just note that the caramel may not be entirely as thick as if you used butter, but it will still work.
  • No-Sugar-Added SunButter: If you do not have peanut or tree nut allergies, peanut butter or almond butter can be substituted in at a 1:1 ratio.
  • Sugar-Free Dark Chocolate Chips: A high-quality dark chocolate will work here. Ideally, it would be a 80% cocoa (or higher) chocolate bar. Note, if you use dark chocolate rather than sugar-free dark chocolate chips, the resulting carb content will be higher in carbs, albeit marginally, depending on the percentage of cocoa in the chocolate bar you use.
  • Coconut Oil: Butter or ghee can be used in place of coconut oil at a 1:1 substitution ratio.

What is ground sunflower seed meal? Where can it be purchased?

Ground sunflower seed meal is exactly what it sounds like: ground-up sunflower seeds. I buy mine pre-ground from Amazon, but you can make your own by grinding up raw sunflower seeds in a blender or food processor until it turns into a flour. Just be sure to not over-blend it as the sunflower seeds will go from being a flour consistency to the consistency of sunflower seed butter, which is similar to peanut butter or almond butter.

How can this recipe be made coconut-free?

Substitute butter or ghee for coconut oil in the chocolate coating at a 1:1 ratio.

What is allulose? Where can I buy it? Can I substitute a different sweetener in?

Allulose is a sugar that’s found in small amounts in nature, and it can be used as an all-natural substitute for other sweeteners like honey or maple syrup.

Allulose does not have any calories or carbohydrates per serving which makes it perfect for low-carb recipes. Unlike monk fruit sweetener, it can be used to make caramel, like the caramel used in this recipe. Monk fruit sweetener crystallizes, whereas allulose remains smooth to yield a perfect caramel.

A different low-carb sweetener cannot be used here. Monk fruit sweetener, erythritol, Swerve, etc., will not work. Allulose is the only option for this caramel.

What to do if butter and sweetener separate while preparing caramel?

The butter and allulose can separate while cooking, leaving a layer of fat at the top of the pan. This typically happens if there is a drastic temperature change when preparing the caramel.

You can usually fix this by removing the pan from the heat and stirring until the layer of fat is no longer visible. If this doesn’t work, stir in 1-2 tsp hot water. Return the saucepan of caramel back to the heat at the lowest temperature and mix occasionally.

Where can sugar-free dark chocolate chips be found?

In this recipe, I used Lily’s sugar-free dark chocolate chips, which I either purchase from Thrive Market, Amazon, or my local grocery store.

What is the double boiler method for melting chocolate chips?

Instead of putting the chocolate chips directly in a saucepan to melt, we want to simmer water in a pot and set a bowl atop the simmering water. This is to ensure the chocolate does not burn and melts evenly. To successfully melt the chocolate chips using the double boiler method, to a large saucepan, add enough water to fill the bottom of the pan, but not too much that the water will touch the bottom of the bowl you plan to melt the chocolate in (about 1 cup). Over medium-low heat with the bowl of chocolate atop the water, simmer the water, which will lead to the chocolate melting in the bowl.

How many net carbs per serving?

Each serving contains 5.5 grams of net carbs and 1 chocolate bar is equivalent to 1 serving. This recipe yields 8 bars in total.

The nutrition information, including calories, total carbs, protein, and fat per serving, is available in the nutrition label below the recipe instructions within the recipe card.

Who are these keto Twix bars suitable for?

  • Keto and Low-Carb: One Twix bar contains 5.5 grams of net carbs.
  • Gluten-Free and Grain-Free: These bars are gluten-free and grain-free.
  • Nut-Free: This recipe is made without almond flour, almond butter, or any other nut ingredients.
  • Coconut-Free: The coconut oil in this recipe can be substituted for butter to make this recipe coconut-free.
  • Vegetarian: These chocolate bars are vegetarian-compliant.
  • Refined Sugar-Free: This recipe does not contain any refined sugar.

How should the prepared bars be stored?

Refrigerator Storage: Store prepared bars in an airtight container for up to 5 days.

Freezer Storage: Wrap prepared bars in plastic wrap, then foil, then place in an airtight container for 2-3 months.

closeup image of half-broken twix bar resting on a parchment paper line baking tray

How to make these nut-free keto twix bars

Crust: In a mixing bowl, using an electric mixer, mix together ground sunflower seed meal, melted butter, and powdered monk fruit sweetener until it resembles consistency of wet sand.

nut-free keto twix bar base mixture in a mixing bowl atop a marble kitchen table

Transfer mixture to individual cavities of silicone mold and, using your fingers, press into even layer to bottom of individual cavities, using the back of a teaspoon to level. Transfer mold to freezer to chill while preparing caramel.

twix copycat mixture transferred in a rectangular mold

Caramel: To a saucepan over medium-low heat, add butter and allulose. The butter will melt and will start to bubble, resembling a low boil (do not move on to next step before the mixture is really bubbling and looks like it’s at a low boil). At this point, start a timer to simmer mixture for 3 minutes, stirring a few times with a rubber spatula. You may need to reduce stovetop heat to low to avoid caramel burning.

After 3 minutes has passed, pour in heavy cream (you may need to remove pan from heat to avoid it boiling over), then add SunButter, and, optionally, salt. Whisk ingredients together and then reduce stovetop heat to lowest temperature.

Cook mixture until it begins to thicken, which may take anywhere from 7-15 minutes, depending on the room temperature of your kitchen, stirring a few times. Watch mixture carefully to avoid burning.

Meanwhile, while caramel is simmering, to a large mixing bowl, add ice cubes and water to create an ice bath. When caramel has finished simmering, transfer saucepan to sit inside bowl for about 1-2 minutes, depending on the thickness of your saucepan, to stop cooking process. (If you do this for too long, the caramel may split. If that happens, transfer pan back on stovetop over low heat to warm up again, stirring continuously. If you do this, don’t return pan back to ice bath.)

caramel being stirred in a saucepan atop a marble kitchen table.

Set saucepan aside and allow to sit at room temperature to thicken, which may take anywhere from 10-20 minutes. It should resemble the thick and sticky caramel that you are familiar with, so don’t move to the next step until it does.

caramel poured atop twix copycat mixture in a rectangular silicone mold

Chocolate: Using the double boiler method over medium-low heat, melt chocolate chips and coconut oil, stirring occasionally to combine ingredients.

Double Boiler Method: To a large saucepan, add enough water to fill the bottom of the pan, but not too much that the water will touch the bottom of the bowl you plan to melt the chocolate in (about 1 cup). Over medium-low heat with the bowl of chocolate atop the water, simmer the water, which will lead to the chocolate melting in the bowl.

melted chocolate being stirred in a saucepan atop a marble kitchen table.

Final Steps: Remove mold from the freezer. Pop out each individual cavity and, if needed, using a sharp knife, trim top of the caramel to yield a smoother top. Dip bars into melted chocolate, covering all sides with chocolate.

twix copycat bars dipped in a bowl of dark chocolate

Carefully shake off any excess chocolate and transfer to a wire rack placed atop a baking sheet to catch any drips, or, to avoid losing any chocolate from dripping through the wire rack, place each chocolate-coated bar atop a parchment paper-lined baking tray or baking sheet. Transfer pan to refrigerator until fully set, about 10 minutes.

keto twix bars resting on top of a wire rack atop a marble kitchen counter

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Nut-Free Keto Twix Bars

  • Author: Sara Nelson
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 40 minutes
  • Total Time: 1 hour, 15 minutes
  • Yield: 8 bars 1x
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Chill
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Gluten Free
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Description

These Keto Copycat Twix Bars are made without almond flour or coconut flour, and are gluten-free, grain-free, nut-free, vegetarian, and can easily be made entirely coconut-free.

Ingredients

Crust:

Caramel:

  • ¼ cup (2 oz) unsalted butter
  • ¼ cup + 3 tbsp (84g) allulose
  • ½ cup + 1 tbsp (135mL) heavy whipping cream
  • 1 tsp (~5g) No-Sugar-Added SunButter
  • Pinch of salt (optional, but recommended)

Chocolate:

Instructions

  1. Crust: In a mixing bowl, using an electric mixer, mix together ground sunflower seed meal, melted butter, and powdered monk fruit sweetener until it resembles consistency of wet sand. Transfer mixture to individual cavities of silicone mold and, using your fingers, press into even layer to bottom of individual cavities, using the back of a teaspoon to level. Transfer mold to freezer to chill while preparing caramel.
  2. Caramel: To a saucepan over medium-low heat, add butter and allulose. The butter will melt and will start to bubble, resembling a low boil (do not move on to next step before the mixture is really bubbling and looks like it’s at a low boil). At this point, start a timer to simmer mixture for 3 minutes, stirring a few times with a rubber spatula. You may need to reduce stovetop heat to low to avoid caramel burning. After 3 minutes has passed, pour in heavy cream (you may need to remove pan from heat to avoid it boiling over), then add SunButter, and, optionally, salt. Whisk ingredients together and then reduce stovetop heat to lowest temperature. Cook mixture until it begins to thicken, which may take anywhere from 7-15 minutes, depending on the room temperature of your kitchen, stirring a few times. Watch mixture carefully to avoid burning.
  3. Meanwhile, while caramel is simmering, to a large mixing bowl, add ice cubes and water to create an ice bath. When caramel has finished simmering, transfer saucepan to sit inside bowl for about 1-2 minutes, depending on the thickness of your saucepan, to stop cooking process. (If you do this for too long, the caramel may split. If that happens, transfer pan back on stovetop over low heat to warm up again, stirring continuously. If you do this, don’t return pan back to ice bath.)
  4. Set saucepan aside and allow to sit at room temperature to thicken, which may take anywhere from 10-20 minutes. It should resemble the thick and sticky caramel that you are familiar with (see photo within blog post for reference, if needed), so don’t move to the next step until it does.
  5. Remove silicone mold from freezer and pour caramel on top of crust, spreading into even layer using the back of a spoon. Transfer mold back to freezer for about 15 minutes, or until the caramel is set, while preparing chocolate.
  6. Chocolate: Using the double boiler method (see note below for instructions) over medium-low heat, melt chocolate chips and coconut oil, stirring occasionally to combine ingredients.
  7. Final Steps: Remove mold from freezer. Pop out each individual cavity and, if needed, using a sharp knife, trim top of the caramel to yield a smoother top. Dip bars into melted chocolate, covering all sides with chocolate. Carefully shake off any excess chocolate and transfer to a wire rack placed atop a baking sheet to catch any drips, or, to avoid losing any chocolate from dripping through the wire rack, place each chocolate-coated bar atop a parchment paper-lined baking tray or baking sheet. Transfer pan to refrigerator until fully set, about 10 minutes.

Recipe Notes:

Where To Buy A Silicone Mold: I bought and used this silicone mold to make my Twix bars. Note that you can use a different type of mold, but the size of the individual cavities and the thickness of the silicone should be similar to the one I used, otherwise the crust may break when trying to pop the bars out.

Ground Sunflower Seed Meal Substitution: I typically buy my ground sunflower seed meal from Amazon. You can make your own homemade ground sunflower seed meal by pulsing raw sunflower seeds in a blender or food processor until they turn into a flour. Be sure to not over-blend though, as doing this will lead to making sunflower seed butter, which has a consistency similar to peanut butter. If you can eat nuts, almond flour should work fine here at a 1:1 ratio substitution.

Unsalted Butter (Crust) Substitution: Ghee or coconut oil will work here at a 1:1 substitution ratio.

Powdered Monk Fruit Sweetener: You can use Classic Monk Fruit Sweetener, Golden Monk Fruit Sweetener, or erythritol here, but I would suggest powdering it in a blender to ensure the texture is as the original recipe intended.

Unsalted Butter (Caramel) Substitution: Ghee will work here. Just note that the caramel may not be entirely as thick as if you used butter, but it will still work.

No-Sugar-Added SunButter Substitution: If you do not have peanut or tree nut allergies, peanut butter or almond butter can be substituted in at a 1:1 ratio.

What To Do If Butter Separates While Preparing Caramel: The butter and allulose can separate while cooking, leaving a layer of fat at the top of the pan. This typically happens if there is a drastic temperature change when preparing the caramel. You can usually fix this by removing the pan from the heat and stirring until the layer of fat is no longer visible. If this doesn’t work, stir in 1-2 tsp hot water. Return the saucepan of caramel back to the heat at the lowest temperature and mix occasionally.

Sugar-Free Dark Chocolate Chips Substitution: A high-quality dark chocolate will work here. Ideally, it would be a 80% cocoa (or higher) chocolate bar. Note, if you use a dark chocolate bar rather than sugar-free dark chocolate chips, the resulting carb content will be higher in carbs, albeit marginally, depending on the percentage of cocoa in the chocolate bar you use. I used Lily’s sugar-free dark chocolate chips, which I either purchase from Thrive Market, Amazon, or my local grocery store.

Coconut Oil Substitution And How To Make This Recipe Coconut-Free: Butter or ghee can be used in place of coconut oil at a 1:1 substitution ratio.

Double Boiler Method: Instead of putting the chocolate chips directly in a saucepan to melt, we want to simmer water in a pot and set a bowl atop the simmering water. This is to ensure the chocolate does not burn and melts evenly. To successfully melt the chocolate chips using the double boiler method, to a large saucepan, add enough water to fill the bottom of the pan, but not too much that the water will touch the bottom of the bowl you plan to melt the chocolate in (about 1 cup). Over medium-low heat with the bowl of chocolate atop the water, simmer the water, which will lead to the chocolate melting in the bowl.

Net Carbs: Each serving contains 5.5 grams of net carbs and 1 chocolate bar is equivalent to 1 serving. This recipe yields 8 bars in total.

Refrigerator Storage: Store prepared bars in an airtight container for up to 5 days.

Freezer Storage: Wrap prepared bars in plastic wrap, then foil, then place in an airtight container for 2-3 months.

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3 Comments

  1. Roberta says

    Really frustrating to see the pictures, read the recipe and then in the notes find out that this mouthwatering delish is reserved to the lucky ones who don’t live in EU, since here allulose is not allowed yet 🙁 I was just a step from dreaming preparing this sweeties and share them with my nephews before being waken up by this sad note. Anyway, I pinned the recipe and “saved for later”, when finally allulose will reach us poor EU followers 😉

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  2. Rachael says

    For anyone who has issues with sugar alcohols and/or xanthan gum, I subbed now foods pure monk fruit (amount to taste – remember that stuff is REALLY concentrated so go slow) instead of lakanto and monk fruit + unsweetened chocolate instead of the sugar free chips. For the xanthan gum I subbed a small amount of gelatin to thicken it.

    FYI the caramel will be more white than tan (not that it matters)

    I also used 1/2 ground pork rinds + 1/2 ground sunflower seeds for the crust to lower the FODMAPs and carbs even more.

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