Introduction

This Healthy Kit Kat recipe offers a delicious homemade alternative to the classic treat, using wholesome ingredients like almond flour and dark chocolate. It’s perfect for those who want a sweet snack without compromising on nutrition.

A white plate holds several rectangular chocolate-covered wafer bars stacked on each other, with some bars cut in half to show their interior layers. Each bar has three light tan wafer layers separated by two thin layers of chocolate cream, all coated in a glossy dark brown chocolate shell with drizzled chocolate lines on top. The plate sits on a white marbled surface, and scattered chocolate pieces and halved bars surround it, highlighting the texture and layered detail of the wafers. photo taken with an iphone --ar 4:5 --v 7

Ingredients

1 1/4 cup blanched almond flour (or tigernut flour) (115g)*
3 Tbsp coconut sugar
1 Tbsp ground flax**
1/8 tsp salt
3 Tbsp melted coconut oil
1 Tbsp water
1 tsp vanilla extract
2 Tbsp dark chocolate
3 Tbsp peanut butter (or Sunbutter)
1 cup dark chocolate (5oz)
1/2 Tbsp coconut oil

Instructions

Step 1: Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
Step 2: In a medium bowl, combine the dry cookie ingredients: almond flour, coconut sugar, ground flax, and salt.
Step 3: Add the melted coconut oil, water, and vanilla extract to the dry mix. Stir with a spatula, then knead the dough by hand until combined.
Step 4: Roll the dough between two sheets of parchment paper using a rolling pin until it is about 1/8 inch thick.
Step 5: Cut the dough into rectangles approximately 3.5 by 0.75 inches using a knife or pizza cutter. Set aside the excess dough for re-rolling.
Step 6: Transfer the parchment with cut dough onto a baking sheet and bake for 8-10 minutes.
Step 7: Remove from oven and separate cookies with a knife or pizza cutter. Let them cool on the pan for 5-10 minutes, then move to a wire rack.
Step 8: Melt 2 tablespoons of dark chocolate and stir in the peanut butter. Allow the fudge mixture to cool about 10 minutes until thick like frosting.
Step 9: Spread fudge between three cookies to create two layers of filling. Place assembled Kit Kats on a lined baking sheet and freeze to set.
Step 10: For the chocolate coating, melt 1 cup dark chocolate and 1/2 tablespoon coconut oil over low heat, stirring until smooth.
Step 11: Dip each frozen cookie assembly into the melted chocolate, then return to the lined baking sheet to set.
Step 12: Drizzle any remaining chocolate over the coated Kit Kats as a finishing touch.

Tips & Variations

Use Sunbutter as a peanut-free alternative to peanut butter.
Swap coconut sugar for maple syrup or honey for a different sweetness profile, keeping in mind this may affect texture.
Roll the dough thinner for crispier cookies or thicker for a chewier texture.
Try adding a pinch of cinnamon or chili powder to the dough for a subtle flavor twist.

Storage

Store the finished Healthy Kit Kats in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to one week. For longer storage, freeze them in a sealed container for up to one month. Reheat slightly at room temperature before serving to soften the chocolate coating.

How to Serve

The image shows several rectangular chocolate-covered wafer bars arranged on a white marbled surface. One bar is cut in half and placed on top of a whole bar, showing three golden, crispy wafer layers separated by thin chocolate cream layers inside. The outer chocolate coating is dark brown and smooth, with thin, drizzled lines of chocolate decoration on top. To the left, a white bowl filled with dark chocolate chunks is partially visible, and some small wafer crumbs and chocolate pieces lie scattered on the marbled surface around the bars. Photo taken with an iphone --ar 4:5 --v 7

Serve this delicious recipe with your favorite sides.

FAQs

Can I use a different type of flour?

Yes, almond flour and tigernut flour work best here for texture and flavor, but you can experiment with other nut flours. Just be aware that the dough might become more crumbly with other types.

How do I keep the chocolate coating smooth and shiny?

Melting the chocolate and coconut oil together over low heat and stirring constantly helps achieve a smooth coating. Avoid overheating the chocolate, as it can seize and become grainy.