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Dark Chocolate and Sea Salt Nut Bars

These Dark Chocolate and Sea Salt Nut Bars are a delicious and healthy snack option with the rich taste of dark chocolate and various crunchy nuts.

  • Total Time: 38 minutes
  • Yield: 12 bars 1x

Ingredients

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  • 2 1/2 cups unsalted nuts of choice (3/4 cup cashews, 3/4 cup peanuts, 1 cup almonds)
  • 1/2 cup puffed rice
  • 1/4 cup brown rice syrup
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 1/2 teaspoon sea salt
  • 1 cup dark chocolate chips
  • 2 teaspoons coconut oil
  • Optional: flaky salt for topping

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 325°F (160°C).
  2. Spread the nuts in a single layer on a rimmed sheet pan. Bake for 5-8 minutes, until they are fragrant and lightly browned.
  3. Line an 8×8-inch pan with parchment paper and set aside.
  4. In a large bowl, combine the baked nuts and puffed rice and toss to mix them well.
  5. Microwave the brown rice syrup in a microwave-safe bowl for 30 seconds. Whisk in the vanilla extract and sea salt until combined. Pour this mixture over the nuts and puffed rice, stirring until evenly coated.
  6. Transfer the nut mixture into the prepared pan and press it down into an even layer.
  7. Bake for 18-20 minutes. Once done, let cool for about 30 minutes. Cut the cooled mixture in half lengthwise and slice into 5-6 thin bars.
  8. Make the chocolate coating by microwaving the chocolate chips and coconut oil in 30-second intervals until melted.
  9. Dip the bottom of each bar into the melted chocolate and place on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
  10. Drizzle the tops of each bar with melted chocolate and sprinkle with flaky salt if desired.
  11. Refrigerate until the chocolate sets, then enjoy!

Notes

Store the nut bars in an airtight container at room temperature for up to a week, or refrigerate for up to two weeks.

  • Author: aymane-mouraigmail-com-2
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 28 minutes
  • Category: Snack
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Gluten-Free

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 bar
  • Calories: 200
  • Sugar: 8g
  • Sodium: 50mg
  • Fat: 12g
  • Saturated Fat: 6g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 5g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 18g
  • Fiber: 3g
  • Protein: 6g
  • Cholesterol: 0mg

Keywords: nut bars, dark chocolate, healthy snacks, gluten-free snacks