These keto friendly, homemade Twix Bars are so authentic, you’ll think you’re eating the classic candy bar — but since they’re made with simple, high quality ingredients, I think they taste even better. They have a buttery 2-ingredient shortbread base, my keto caramel layered on top, and a coating of rich, sugar-free chocolate. I still can’t believe it takes only 5 total ingredients to make these impressive keto candy bars!
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Why This Keto Homemade Twix Bars Recipe is the Best
- Only 5 Simple Ingredients
Including the 3 ingredient keto caramel, this recipe contains only 5 total ingredients. Just 2 ingredients in the shortbread, and 1 ingredient in the chocolate coating (butter is used in the shortbread and caramel, so it just counts as one ingredient!) These keto twix bars are made with whole food, low carb ingredients you can feel good about. - Tastes Just Like the Real Thing
The balance of crunchy shortbread, gooey keto caramel sauce, and smooth chocolate makes these feel like a true candy bar—but in a keto chocolate candy bars format. - Keto Friendly, Gluten Free, and Sugar Free
By using sugar free alternatives, and almond flour in the crust, these decadent keto candy bars fit perfectly into your low carb diet.
Ingredients Breakdown
Blanched Almond Flour
This gives the shortbread its tender, buttery texture. It’s naturally low in carbs and keeps the bars grain-free and gluten-free.
Salted Butter
Used in both the shortbread and keto caramel, butter is essential for richness and structure. Salted butter adds flavor, but unsalted works fine with a pinch of salt.
Granulated Allulose Sweetener
This is my top choice for the keto caramel because it melts and behaves like traditional sugar without crystallizing like erythritol. If you don’t need your Twix bars to be sugar free, feel free to use regular sugar.
Heavy Cream
Cream gives the keto caramel sauce its luscious, creamy body. It thickens as it simmers and helps give the caramel that satisfying chew.
Sugar-Free Chocolate Chips
These create the smooth chocolate shell. Use any stevia- or erythritol-sweetened variety that melts well. Feel free to add 1-2 tsp of butter or coconut oil to your chocolate chips to help them melt.
How to Make Homemade Twix Bars
Step 1: Make the Shortbread Base
Preheat your oven and line an 8×8-inch pan with parchment paper. Mix the almond flour and softened butter in a bowl until a dough forms. Press it evenly into the pan and bake until just golden. Let cool completely.
Step 2: Prepare the Keto Caramel
In a saucepan, melt the butter over medium-low heat. Stir in the allulose and cook until it dissolves completely. Add the heavy cream and increase the heat slightly. Simmer 10–15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until thick and golden. It may foam while cooking—this is normal and will calm down as it cools. Stir occasionally while it thickens further.
I also have a full post with all the details about my keto caramel recipe.
Step 3: Layer the Caramel
Pour the cooled caramel over your shortbread and spread it evenly. Place in the fridge until fully set—about 45 minutes to 1 hour.
Step 4: Slice and Dip in Chocolate
Once the bars are firm, remove from the pan and slice in half, then slice each half into 10 pieces to create 20 healthy homemade Twix bars. Dip each bar into melted sugar-free chocolate and place on wax or parchment paper to harden.
Tips for Success
- Use Allulose for the Best Caramel Texture
Other sugar free sweeteners may crystallize or harden when chilled. Allulose gives you that smooth, chewy finish. - Let Layers Cool Completely
Don’t rush chilling the caramel—this helps the chocolate coat the bars evenly without slipping. - Use a Sharp Knife for Clean Cuts
A clean, sharp knife makes it easier to cut even bars and helps prevent cracking.
Keto Twix Bar Flavor Variations
- Peanut Butter Twist
Swap the caramel layer with a thick peanut butter filling for a Reese’s-style keto candy bar. - Coconut Caramel
Stir shredded unsweetened coconut into the caramel before layering it over the shortbread for a Samoa-inspired version. - White Chocolate Version
Use sugar-free white chocolate chips instead of dark or milk for a fun twist on the classic recipe for Twix bars.
FAQs
I highly recommend using allulose. Erythritol tends to crystallize and won’t give you that same soft chew in this 3 ingredient caramel. If you don’t need sugar free however, you can use regular sugar! Check out my dedicated keto caramel post for more info and tips.
Yes! They’re naturally sweetened, gluten-free, and a fun way to enjoy a homemade Twix bars healthy treat with clean ingredients.
Keep your low carb candy bars in an airtight container in the fridge for 5-7 days. They also freeze well for longer storage.
Try This Keto Twix Bars Recipe!
If you’ve been craving keto candy bars that actually taste like the real thing, this is the recipe for you. They’re rich, satisfying, and make the best snack or dessert bars to keep in your fridge or share with friends.
If you make these easy homemade Twix bars, be sure to rate the recipe below, leave a comment, and post a photo and tag me on Instagram so I can see your keto chocolate bar recipe creations!
XO,
Sarah
Keto Homemade Twix Bars
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Ingredients
Shortbread:
- 1 cup blanched almond flour
- ¼ cup salted butter softened
Caramel:
- 5 tbsp salted butter
- ¾ cup granulated allulose sweetener
- ½ cup heavy cream
Chocolate coating:
- 1 ½ cups sugar-free chocolate chips melted
Instructions
- Make the Shortbread Base: Preheat the oven to 325°F and line an 8×8-inch pan with parchment paper. In a bowl, mix the almond flour and softened butter until a dough forms. Press the dough evenly into the bottom of the pan and bake for about 10 minutes, or until lightly golden. Let the shortbread cool completely.
- Prepare the Keto Caramel: In a saucepan, melt the butter over low heat. Stir in the allulose and heat until fully dissolved. Add the heavy cream and increase the heat to medium. Simmer for 10–15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until thick and golden. The mixture may foam — this is normal and will settle as it cools. Stir occasionally as it cools to help it thicken. (Find my full caramel technique in my keto caramel blog post.)
- Layer the Caramel: Pour the cooled caramel evenly over the cooled shortbread base. Refrigerate for 45 minutes to 1 hour, or until firm.
- Slice into Bars: Once set, remove from the pan and slice in half. Then cut each half into 10 bars to create 20 total.
- Dip in Chocolate: Melt the sugar-free chocolate chips, then dip each bar to coat. Place on wax or parchment paper and refrigerate until the chocolate is set.
Notes
- Sweeteners: Allulose is my top choice for the keto caramel because it melts and behaves similarly to traditional sugar without crystallizing like erythritol. If you don’t need your Twix bars to be sugar-free, you can likely substitute regular sugar.
- Salted vs. Unsalted Butter: Salted butter adds extra flavor to both the shortbread and caramel layers. Unsalted also works, just add a pinch of salt to balance the flavors.
- Melting the Chocolate: If your chocolate chips don’t melt easily, adding 1–2 teaspoons of melted butter or coconut oil will make the chocolate smoother and easier to dip.
It still surprises me how these use so few ingredients and always come out perfect!
Can you use use palm sugar??
I’m not sure, I haven’t tried that with this recipe!
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