Twigs™ Bars
(Originally published on 24 Nov 2015 at https://CornFreeHippie.com)
Do you miss candy bars? Or maybe you want a whole food dessert that is reminiscent of an old favorite, you know, the ones with a shortbread cookie and a caramel layer dipped in chocolate.
At my house we call my version Twigs™ where the Mini-Foodies, as well as the parents, really enjoy them and I don't worry about them enjoying them because they are made from REAL food!
Shortbread: Step 1
Use my Paleo Graham Crackers
Score them into the desired shape for the candy bars.
Caramel: Step 2
Use a safe-for-you caramel. For the pictured caramel, I used Date & Cashew caramel using equal parts of each.
Soak cashews overnight dates.
Soak dates until soft.
Drain cashews & dates.
Pulse softened dates & cashews in food processor until smooth.
Top shortbread with caramel.
Chocolate: Step 3
Melt chocolate in a melting pot or double boiler or make a safe-for-you chocolate.
Top caramel layer with chocolate. Alternatively, the candy bars can be dipped in melted chocolate. While I really enjoy a well dipped candy, it is labor intensive and, since we all enjoy rustic food in my home, I went with the rustic approach for the photos by using the topping method.
Twigs™ Bars
(paleo, vegan)
Photos by Debora Anderson Photography
I want to thank my beautiful cousin Debora Anderson for taking the photo. Check her work out at "Debora Anderson Photography" on Facebook.
