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Dark Chocolate and Sea Salt Nut Bars

Dark Chocolate and Sea Salt Nut Bars

Delightful Dark Chocolate and Sea Salt Nut Bars made with a mix of nuts and topped with melted chocolate and sea salt.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Cooling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Course Snacks
Cuisine American
Servings 10 bars
Calories 248 kcal

Equipment

  • oven
  • microwave
  • Mixing Bowl
  • 8×8 inch pan
  • Parchment paper
  • Rimmed Sheet Pan

Ingredients
  

  • 2.5 cups unsalted nuts (cashews, peanuts, almonds) ¾ cup cashews, ¾ cup peanuts, 1 cup almonds
  • 0.5 cup puffed rice
  • 0.25 cup brown rice syrup can substitute with honey
  • 1.5 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 0.5 teaspoon sea salt
  • 1 cup dark chocolate chips
  • 2 teaspoons coconut oil
  • flaky salt for topping, optional

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 325˚F / 160˚C.
  • Spread the nuts into a single layer on a rimmed sheet pan and bake for 5-8 minutes, until fragrant and lightly browned.
  • Line an 8x8-inch pan with parchment paper and set aside.
  • In a large mixing bowl, combine the nuts and puffed rice and toss to combine.
  • Add the brown rice syrup to a microwave-safe bowl and microwave for 30 seconds. Whisk in the vanilla extract and salt until combined, then pour over the nut mixture and stir until evenly coated.
  • Transfer the nut mixture to the prepared pan and press into an even layer.
  • Bake for 18-20 minutes. Remove from the oven and let cool for ~30 minutes, then transfer to a cutting board. Cut in half lengthwise, then cut each half into 5-6 thin bars. Let cool completely.
  • Add the chocolate chips and coconut oil to a microwave-safe bowl and microwave in 30 second intervals, stirring well between each interval, until fully melted. Dip the bottom of each bar into the melted chocolate, then transfer to a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
  • Drizzle the top of each bar with melted chocolate, then top with flaky salt. Refrigerate until the chocolate is set, then enjoy!

Notes

Keep stored in an airtight container at room temperature for up to a week, or in the freezer for up to several months. Line the pan with parchment paper and spray lightly with cooking spray to ensure the bars don't stick. Adding coconut oil thins the chocolate and helps it set faster.

Nutrition

Serving: 1barCalories: 248kcalCarbohydrates: 17.3gProtein: 6.9gFat: 18.1gSodium: 68.2mgFiber: 3.2gSugar: 10.3g
Keyword Dark Chocolate and Sea Salt Nut Bars, Desserts, Healthy Snacks, Nut Bars, Snack Recipe, sweet treats
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