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Magic Bars

Delicious & simple bars with lots of layers
Prep Time45 minutes
Cook Time25 minutes
Servings: 16

Ingredients

Base

  • 1/2 cup white rice flour
  • 1/2 cup brown rice flour
  • 1/3 cup coconut oil
  • 1 tbsp brown sugar
  • 4 tbsp warm maple syrup

Caramel Layer

  • 1/2 cup nut butter
  • 1/4 cup maple syrup
  • 1/4 cup butter
  • 1 tbsp brown sugar
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • sprinkle of sea salt

Additional Layers

  • chocolate chips
  • butterscotch chips
  • coconut flakes
  • white chocolate chips
  • optional: nuts

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350. Line an 8x8 pan with parchment paper.
  • In a bowl, combine the flour, maple syrup, brown sugar and coconut oil for the base layer.
  • Place mixture (it might be crumbly) into pan with fingers. Distribute evenly and then bake for 15 minutes or until golden brown.
  • While the base is baking, combine the nut butter, vanilla, maple syrup, brown sugar, butter and sea salt in a saucepan over medium to low heat. Mix often until all ingredients are melted and well combined.
  • Let both the base and caramel layers cool for about 25 minutes.
  • Spread the cooled caramel mixture over the base layer.
  • Add coconut flakes, then white chocolate chips, butterscotch, and semi-sweet chocolate chips on top. (Add nuts too if you want!)
  • Bake again for about 10 minutes, or until the chocolate starts to melt.
  • Let cool, and then place in fridge until fully set.
  • Cut & enjoy!

Notes

You can substitute the flour for almond or coconut flour.  The butter can also be swapped for coconut oil. 
Parts of this recipe are derived from the Rachael Good Eats Healthy Twix bars, which can be found here: https://rachaelsgoodeats.com/healthy-twix-bars-gf-df-refined-sugar-free/.