Healthy Kit Kat Recipe (Gluten Free, Vegan) Recipe
This Healthy Kit Kat recipe is a delicious, gluten-free, and vegan alternative to the classic treat. Made with almond flour, coconut sugar, and rich dark chocolate, these homemade Kit Kats offer a satisfying crunch layered with a creamy fudge filling, all coated in smooth dark chocolate. Perfect for those seeking a healthier indulgence without compromising on taste.
- Author: zara
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 6 Kit Kat bars (each bar consists of 3 cookies layered with fudge) 1x
- Category: Snack, Dessert
- Method: Baking and dipping
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten Free
Cookie Dough
- 1 1/4 cup blanched almond flour (or tigernut flour) (115g)
- 3 Tbsp coconut sugar
- 1 Tbsp ground flaxseed
- 1/8 tsp salt
- 3 Tbsp melted coconut oil
- 1 Tbsp water
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Fudge Filling
- 2 Tbsp dark chocolate
- 3 Tbsp peanut butter (or Sunbutter)
Chocolate Coating
- 1 cup dark chocolate (5 oz)
- 1/2 Tbsp coconut oil
- Preheat the Oven: Set your oven to 350°F (175°C) to prepare for baking the cookies.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a medium-sized mixing bowl, combine the almond flour, coconut sugar, ground flaxseed, and salt thoroughly.
- Add Wet Ingredients: Stir in melted coconut oil, water, and vanilla extract. Initially use a spatula to combine, then knead the dough gently by hand until cohesive.
- Roll the Dough: Place dough between two sheets of parchment paper and roll out with a rolling pin to about 1/8 inch thickness.
- Cut Cookie Rectangles: Using a knife or pizza cutter, slice the dough into rectangles approximately 3.5 inches by 0.75 inches. Remove excess dough for re-rolling.
- Bake the Cookies: Transfer the parchment with cut dough onto a baking sheet, bake for 8-10 minutes at 350°F until set.
- Cool Cookies: Remove from oven, carefully separate cookies if stuck, and allow to cool on the baking sheet for 5-10 minutes before moving to a wire rack.
- Prepare Fudge Filling: Melt the 2 tablespoons of dark chocolate and mix in the peanut butter until smooth and well combined.
- Cool Fudge: Let the fudge mixture cool for about 10 minutes until thick enough to spread like frosting.
- Assemble Kit Kats: Spread fudge on three cookies to make two layers, stacking them to create one Kit Kat bar. Place assembled bars on a lined baking sheet and freeze until firm.
- Melt Coating Chocolate: In a small saucepan over low heat, melt 1 cup dark chocolate with 1/2 tablespoon coconut oil, stirring frequently until smooth.
- Coat the Bars: Remove Kit Kats from freezer and dip each bar into the melted chocolate, coating thoroughly.
- Set Coating: Place coated Kit Kats on a lined baking sheet to set the chocolate coating.
- Finish Decoration: Drizzle any remaining melted chocolate over the coated bars for a decorative finish. Allow chocolate to fully harden before serving.
Notes
- Almond flour can be substituted with tigernut flour for a nut-free option.
- Ground flaxseed acts as a binder, but can be replaced with chia seed if preferred.
- Use high-quality dark chocolate (70% cocoa or higher) for best flavor and health benefits.
- Peanut butter can be swapped with Sunbutter (sunflower seed butter) for a nut-free alternative.
- Store assembled Kit Kats in the freezer to maintain firmness and freshness.
- Be careful not to overbake cookies; they should be slightly soft when removed from the oven.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 Kit Kat bar (3 cookies with fudge and chocolate coating)
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 60mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
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