Healthy Kit Kat Recipe (Gluten Free, Vegan) - Bake It Paleo (2024)

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This healthy Kit Kat recipe is the perfect crispy, crunchy, melt in your mouth treat. It's a copycat recipe of the original Kit Kat candy bar, but much healthier. My recipe is gluten free, dairy free, vegan and paleo friendly.

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Here's another amazing copycat Halloween candy for you all: homemade Kit Kat bars!

Honestly, I think these taste better than the original version. And I feel a whole lot better about eating these too.

There's no refined sugar or vegetable oils, no gluten, no dairy and no preservatives. This healthy Kit Kat recipe is the perfect substitute to the conventional candy bar.

These vegan Kit Kats consists of crunchy almond flour cookies that are sandwiched between a chocolate-peanut butter fudge (sunbutter for strict paleo) and dipped in dark chocolate.

They are rich and indulgent, but made with wholesome ingredients.

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There are SO many reasons to love these homemade Kit Kats and here are a few recipe highlights worth mentioning...

Recipe Highlights

  • vegan: these Kit Kats are vegan friendly, meaning dairy free and egg free and made without any animal products.
  • paleo: although my recipe calls for peanut butter, you can makes these homemade kit kat bars without peanut butter by substituting with sunbutter. In addition, this recipe is grain free, dairy free and refined sugar free - perfect for a paleo dessert.
  • dairy free: made without butter and uses dark chocolate, no milk chocolate
  • easy to make: although this recipe does require some assembly, it is easy to make. Simply make the cookie dough, roll, cut and bake the cookies. Then sandwich them between fudge and coat in dark chocolate.

The end result is a healthy Kit Kat recipe with the perfect crunch and a mouthwatering flavor.

This recipe can even be made allergy friendly (gluten free, nut free, egg free, dairy free, soy free) by swapping the almond flour for tigernut flour and the peanut butter for sunbutter.

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Ingredients

Here's a list of what you'll need to make these gluten free Kit Kat candy bars:

For the Cookies

For the Filling

  • creamy peanut butter (or sunbutter)
  • dark chocolate

For the Coating

  • dark chocolate
  • coconut oil

If you need these to be nut free Kit Kats, then substitute the almond flour for tigernut flour and swap the peanut butter for sunbutter. These are simple swaps that don't change much of the taste, texture or flavor.

Another thing to note, you can use any cut-out cookie recipe in place of the one I used. You just need to make sure the cookie dough can be rolled thin. Also, a crunchy cookie recipe is best.

For the ground flax, I always make my own by grinding whole flax seeds in a coffee grinder. This ensures a fresh, finely ground flax "flour".

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How to Make Healthy Kit Kats

Like I mentioned earlier, this healthy Kit Kat bar recipe is easy to make but does require some assembly. Here's what you need to do:

First, preheat your oven to 350 degrees F.

Make the Cookies

Next, make the cookie dough. Combine all dry cookie ingredients in a medium-sized mixing bowl. This includes the almond flour, coconut sugar, ground flax and salt. This recipe does not contain any baking soda, as you want the cookies to hold their shape - no rise needed.

Then, mix in the wet ingredients. This includes the coconut oil, water and vanilla. First mix with the dough with a spatula, then use your hands to knead it.

Once the dough is well combined, roll it between two sheets of parchment paper using a rolling pin. The parchment paper will allow you to roll the dough super thin without it sticking to the surface or the rolling pin. You want the cookies to be about ⅛" thick.

Use a knife or pizza cutter to cut the cookies into rectangles about 3.5" x 0.75". Remove the excess dough and set it aside. (You'll re-roll it to make more cookies.)

Next, transfer the cookie dough on the parchment paper to a baking sheet (keeping the cookies on the parchment). Bake them at 350 degrees for 8-10 minutes. They will darken in color and should turn out crisp once fully cooled.

After baking the cookies, remove them from the oven and use a knife or pizza cutter to spread the cookies apart. Let them cool on the pan for 5-10 minutes, then transfer them to a wire cooling rack.

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Make the Fudge Filling

After the cookies have cooled, make the fudge filling.

Melt the dark chocolate, then stir in the peanut butter. I melted my chocolate on the stove top, over low heat. You may also use the microwave.

Cool the fudge mixture for about 10 minutes before spreading it onto the cookies (It should be thick like frosting).

Assemble Cookies

Each Kit Kat has 3 cookies. Two cookies will be topped with the fudge filling. So: cookie, fudge, cookie, fudge, cookie.

Once assembled, place the cookies on a baking sheet or large plate and pop in the freezer for 15 minutes. This allows the fudge filling to harden and will make dipping the Kit Kats in dark chocolate much easier.

Coat in Dark Chocolate

Lastly, make the dark chocolate coating. Place the dark chocolate and coconut oil in a small saucepan and melt over low heat, stirring frequently. (Another option is to melt them in the microwave.)

Once melted, grab the cookies from the freezer and dip them into the melted chocolate.

Here's how I do it: drop a cookie into the chocolate. Use a fork to rotate the cookie until it is fully coated. Using the fork, lift the cookie out of the chocolate and allow excess chocolate to drip off, back into the pan. Then, place the dipped cookie onto a parchment-lined baking sheet to set.

Drizzle any remaining chocolate over the dipped bars.

You can pop the Kit Kats in the fridge or freezer for a few minutes to fully set.

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Storage

These paleo Kit Kats are best kept in the fridge or freezer. Like many of my recipes, I prefer leftovers straight from the freezer. (They keep nice and crisp this way.)

Store the Kit Kats in a sealed container or baggie. They'll last up to two weeks in the fridge or up to two months in the freezer.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the main ingredients in a Kit Kat?

Here's what is in a conventional Kit Kat candy bar:

"Milk chocolate (sugar, milk ingredients, cocoa butter, cocoa mass, whey powder, lactose, soya lecithin, polyglycerol polyricinoleate, natural flavour), wheat flour, sugar, modified palm oil, cocoa, sodium bicarbonate, soya lecithin, yeast, natural flavour."

And here's what I use in my Kit Kat recipe:

Dark chocolate, almond flour, coconut sugar, ground flax, salt, coconut oil, water, vanilla extract, peanut butter.

Why are Kit Kats unhealthy?

Looking at the conventional Kit Kat ingredient list, it's easy to point out why Kit Kats aren't healthy. First off, they contain milk chocolate which uses conventional dairy, is loaded in sugar and contains emulsifiers and "natural flavour" (which could be derived from all sorts of unhealthy substances).

Kit Kats also contain non-organic wheat flour, which most likely contains glyphosate and is disruptive to the gut.

Basically, Kit Kats provide no nutritional benefit and are loaded with refined sugar, conventional dairy, emulsifiers and preservatives.

Are Kit Kats gluten free?

Kit Kats are not gluten free, but my recipe is!

How do you make this recipe nut free?

These can be nut free Kit Kats by substituting the almond flour for tigernut flour and swapping the peanut butter for sunbutter.

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More Homemade Candy Bar Recipes

  • Homemade Protein Snickers Bars
  • Healthy Twix Bars
  • Chocolate Covered Fig Bars
  • Mounds Bars

Enjoy!

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Healthy Kit Kat Recipe (Gluten Free, Vegan)

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  • Author: Katie
  • Prep Time: 40 minutes
  • Cook Time: 8 minutes
  • Total Time: 48 minutes
  • Yield: 11-12 Kit Kat Bars 1x
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Description

These homemade Kit Kat bars are a healthy spin on the original version. They're crispy, crunchy and absolutely delicious! Gluten Free, Vegan and Paleo.

Ingredients

Scale

Cookies

Fudge Filling

Chocolate Coating

  • 1 cup dark chocolate (5oz)
  • ½ Tbsp coconut oil

Instructions

Cookies

  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
  2. Combine all dry cookie ingredients in a medium-sized mixing bowl. This includes the almond flour, coconut sugar, ground flax and salt.

  3. Mix in the wet ingredients. This includes the coconut oil, water and vanilla. First mix with the dough with a spatula, then use your hands to knead it.

  4. Roll the dough between two sheets of parchment paper using a rolling pin. The cookie dough should be about ⅛" thick.

  5. Use a knife or pizza cutter to cut the cookies into rectangles about 3.5" x 0.75". Remove the excess dough and set it aside. (You'll re-roll it to make more cookies.)

  6. Transfer the cookie dough on the parchment paper to a baking sheet (keeping the cookies on the parchment). Bake them at 350 degrees for 8-10 minutes.

  7. Remove them from the oven and use a knife or pizza cutter to spread the cookies apart. Let them cool on the pan for 5-10 minutes, then transfer them to a wire cooling rack.

Fudge Filling

  1. Melt the dark chocolate, then stir in the peanut butter.
  2. Cool the fudge mixture for about 10 minutes before spreading it onto the cookies (It should be thick like frosting).
  3. Each Kit Kat contains 3 cookies and two layers of fudge. Assemble the cookies and then set them on a lined baking sheet and place them in the freezer to set.

Chocolate Coating

  1. Place the dark chocolate and coconut oil in a small saucepan. Melt over low heat, stirring frequently.
  2. Grab the cookies from the freezer and dip them, one at a time, into the melted chocolate.
  3. Place the cookies back on the lined baking sheet to set.
  4. Drizzle any remaining chocolate over the cookies.

Notes

*Substitute tigernut flour for a nut free version.

**I make my own ground flax by grinding whole flax seeds in a coffee grinder.

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FAQs

Are KitKats healthy? ›

Basically, Kit Kats provide no nutritional benefit and are loaded with refined sugar, conventional dairy, emulsifiers and preservatives.

Can celiacs eat KitKats? ›

Are KitKats® gluten free? Unfortunately they aren't but we're always working on new breaks that everyone can enjoy! Have you tried our KITKAT® Bunny, they're gluten free and delicious! Find the full list of products suitable for a gluten free diet here.

Are KitKats vegan friendly? ›

Are KitKat® 4 Finger White Chocolate bars suitable for vegans? Unfortunately, our KitKat® 2 Finger White Chocolate bars are not suitable for someone who follows a vegan lifestyle. You can now enjoy a Vegan break with KitKat® V, our first plant-based break. Find the full list of products suitable for a vegan diet here.

Is KitKat vegetarian in India? ›

All KitKat made in India are suitable for vegetarians .

Is it okay to eat KitKat everyday? ›

While KitKat chocolate may be a tasty treat, it is not the healthiest choice for your diet. KitKat chocolate contains high amounts of sugar, saturated fat, and calories, which can lead to weight gain, tooth decay, and other health issues when consumed in excess.

Can diabetics eat Kit Kats? ›

According to Diabetes UK, “you can eat chocolate, just in moderation and not too often”. Everyone should aim to eat a healthy balanced diet, but this is particularly important when you have diabetes. Milk chocolate bars are usually high in saturated fat and sugar, so they should be seen as occasional treats.

Can celiacs eat M&Ms? ›

The following Mars candies have no gluten-containg ingredients: M&Ms (except pretzel, crispy, and potentially seasonal items) Milky Way Caramel Bars (not the original Milky Way Bar) Snickers Bars.

Are Doritos celiac? ›

The short answer: no, most Doritos are not gluten-free. Doritos are tortilla chips, which means that the chip itself is mostly made out of corn flour and then flavored with a variety of spices. Unlike many other kinds of grain, corn does not inherently contain gluten.

Is Mcdonald's safe for celiacs? ›

The items on our menu that are free from ingredients containing gluten include our French Fries, which are cooked in dedicated fryers using a non-hydrogenated vegetable oil; Hash Browns; Fruit Bags; Carrot Sticks and Shaker Side Salad® with Balsamic Dressing; as well as some McFlurry® desserts, such as the Crunchie and ...

What chocolate is surprisingly vegan? ›

Lindt Excellence 70% Dark Chocolate

Lindt Excellence is pretty excellent chocolate (I always used to steal squares of it from the fridge when my mum wasn't looking) and it's pretty naturally vegan, too. The ingredients of these bars include cocoa mass, sugar, cocoa butter, and vanilla.

Why are KitKats not vegan? ›

All is not lost though as there are vegan Kitkat alternatives for you to either buy or make! A Kit Kat typically has around 75% milk chocolate and as you may know this isn't vegan as the milk in which it is made is regular milk from cows.

Are vegan KitKats really vegan? ›

We replaced dairy ingredients with plant-based ingredients. This makes a significant impact on the Vegan KitKat® bar's carbon footprint. We increased the cocoa ingredients in the Vegan KitKat® bar to ensure the delicious taste.

Can Muslims eat Kit Kat? ›

With all that being said, yes KitKat is generally halal but just to be sure, check the label before enjoying it because the ingredients change based on the market's needs. Some KitKats might contain haram ingredients, but most of them shouldn't.

What does Kit Kat stand for? ›

Other Kit Kat fans speculate that the name is an acronym for “Keep In Touch, Kappa Alpha Theta.” The wife of Kit Kat inventor Joseph Rowntree was a member of the Kappa Alpha Theta sorority, according to Mental Floss. All kids of myths and legends about the Kit Kat name exist.

Is Japanese Kit Kat vegetarian? ›

Japanese Kit Kats are generally suitable for consumption by vegetarians and halal dieters.

Are Kit Kats healthier than Snickers? ›

Snickers are visible as immediately strength bars, and those locate it's miles relatively more healthy due to the presence of peanuts and browse milk. Snickers have greater protein than Kit Kat, however on the identical time offer greater fats and greater energy than package Kat.

Are Kit Kats healthier than Twix? ›

KitKat beats Twix: They're similar in calories and sugar (and both include PGPR), but Twix's ingredient list is surprisingly long. Even more surprising? Twix is marketed as a biscuit topped with caramel and chocolate, but there's no caramel on the ingredient list.

What are the side effects of KitKat? ›

It has some side effects such as Diarrhea,Abdominal pain,Abdominal discomfort,Flatulence. The salts Mebendazole are involved in the preparation of Kit Kat Tablet. When is Kit Kat Tablet Prescribed ?

Should you break a KitKat? ›

“There's the timeless ritual of open, break, snap and enjoy, but there is no singular 'right' way to enjoy a KITKAT product,” says Riona Coller, marketing leader, everyday confectionery at Nestlé Canada.

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