My Vegan Caramel Shortbread is an indulgent shortbread recipe in copycat Twix style. Made in three steps from only 6 natural ingredients without any processed or artificial flavors. Also known as Vegan Millionaire Shortbread.
This Vegan Caramel Shortbread recipe is so rich, delicious, and satisfying. Adefinite must-try in your home. I came up with this idea when I remembered thefavorite chocolate bar ofmy childhood: Twix. Chocolaty, creamy, mouthwatering. But that was some time ago, during times whenmy eating habits were not really good.
Until not too long ago I struggled with health issues and being overweight. My relationship to eating and food was not good until I transitioned to a plant-based diet.But back to the present.
I had beenthinking about how I could recreate my favorite chocolate bar. Of course now ina veganway and of course more healthier, free from processed ingredientsand without artificial flavors.
Theopportunity to test my idea occurred as buddies came for a visit. And all my friends enjoyed the Vegan Caramel Shortbreadso much – as I did myself.It’s basically a cake base, topped with rich caramel, and sprinkledwith vegan chocolate.
I can’t stop eating itmyself because it’s beyond amazing and to die for. The caramel is so rich, creamy, intense, and so much better than the store bought stuff which is full with artificial ingredients.
Benefits of making my Vegan Caramel Shortbread (Copycat Twix Style)
Let’s talk about the ingredients: I use coconut blossom sugar here, as I do in other recipes like my Vegan Apple Crumble with Brazil Nuts and Cranberries, Vegan Chocolate Cake, orEasy Blueberry Cobbler.
The differencebetween regular sugar and coconut blossom sugar is that while regular sugar may be processed and can contain additives, Coconut Blossom sugar is a pure natural product.
I got thisquestion often from my readersandwhy you never find regular sugar in my recipes.
Coconut Blossom Sugar also containsmore vitamins and minerals than white sugar. It provides a lower glycemic index which is only 35 compared to white sugar (75). If you want find more about the benefits of this sugar Livestrong got you covered in this article “What Are the Benefits of Coconut Sugar?“.
My Vegan Caramel Shortbread (Copycat Twix Style) just needs 3 Tbs of coconut sugar for the dough and 3/4 cup for the homemade Caramel. This recipeserves 24 so you can see you can serve a bunch of guests. In totalyou need only 6 ingredients to make this recipeand it needs just 3 easy steps to have it readytoenjoy yourself with your friends or family.
Now tell me how to make a Vegan Millionaire Shortbread
Ok, guys, just imaginehaving me in your kitchen and we are making this together: Let’s start with making the dough. Just combine all the ingredients into a bowl and mix well, then put it into a baking dish with parchment paper. Or just grease the dish with a little bit of coconut oil.
Bake this for about 20 minutes. After 10 minutes, start making the Caramel in a small sauce pan at medium heat. You combine all the ingredients and you have to make sure to stir it all the way.
This will take around 5-10 minutes until the caramel is thick and creamy just as you want to have your caramel. I noticed that depending on the quality of the coconut milk, this can also take longer. Just keep on stirring, it will work. Pour the caramel over the baked crust.
While thecaramel is setting, melt the chocolate in a microwave and topthe caramel with it. Let it cool in the refrigerator and you are done.
Not long and youhave the most indulgent dessert you ever taste.
I promise this easy recipe has it all a delicious cake base, a sinful, creamy caramel and last but not least chocolate to satisfy your cravings. It’s an all-in-one easy recipe, you don’t have to decide what you want.
Whatever you want, chocolate or caramel, it has it all for you?
Enjoy this Vegan Caramel Shortbread (aka Vegan Millionaire Shortbread) and take a picture.
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Vegan Caramel Shortbread (Copycat Twix Style)
Yield: 24
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 25 minutes
My Vegan Caramel Shortbread is an indulgent shortbread recipe in copycat Twix style. Made in three steps from only six natural ingredients without any processed or artificial flavors.
Ingredients
For the crust:
- 2 cups (260 g) gf flour (think light buckwheat, teff, almond flour)
- 3 Tbs coconut blossom sugar
- 1/3 cup (80 ml) coconut oil
- 2/3 cup (160 ml) water
- 2 tsp aluminum free baking powder
For the caramel filling:
- 3/4 cup (180 g) coconut blossom sugar
- 1 14 oz (400 ml) can coconut milk
- 3 Tbs coconut oil
- 2 tsp vanilla (optional)
For the topping:
- 3.5 oz (100 g) good vegan dark chocolate, at least 70%
Instructions
- To prepare the crust, preheat the oven to 390°F/200°C. Combine all the ingredients into a bowl and mix well, then put it into a baking dish with parchment paper. Or just grease the dish with a little bit of coconut oil. Bake this for about 20 minutes.
- After 10 minutes of baking the crust, combine all the ingredients for the caramel layer in a sauce pan and bring to a slow boil at medium heat. You have to make sure to stir it all the time. This will take around 5-10 minutes until the caramel is thick and creamy. Pour the caramel over the baked crust.
- While the caramel is setting, melt the chocolate in a microwave and top the caramel with it. Let it cool in the refrigerator and you are done.
Nutrition Information:
Yield: 24Serving Size: 1 piece
Amount Per Serving:Calories: 201Total Fat: 13gSaturated Fat: 8gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 0mgSodium: 85mgCarbohydrates: 22gFiber: 1gSugar: 16gProtein: 2g
