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Dark Chocolate Sea Salt Nut Bars

Dark Chocolate and Sea Salt Nut Bars

Delicious Dark Chocolate Sea Salt Nut Bars that are perfect for healthy snacking and easily customizable.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Cooling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings: 12 bars
Course: Snacks
Cuisine: American
Calories: 248

Ingredients
  

Nuts and Rice
  • 2.5 cups unsalted nuts of choice (¾ cup cashews, ¾ cup peanuts, 1 cup almonds)
  • 0.5 cups puffed rice
Sweeteners and Flavorings
  • 0.25 cups brown rice syrup
  • 1.5 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 0.5 teaspoon sea salt
Chocolate Coating
  • 1 cups dark chocolate chips
  • 2 teaspoons coconut oil
  • flaky salt for topping (optional)

Equipment

  • Oven
  • mixing bowl
  • microwave
  • Sheet pan
  • 8x8-inch Pan
  • parchment paper

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat oven to 325˚F / 160˚C.
  2. Spread the nuts into a single layer on a rimmed sheet pan and bake for 5-8 minutes, until fragrant and lightly browned.
  3. Line an 8x8-inch pan with parchment paper and set aside.
  4. In a large mixing bowl, combine the nuts and puffed rice and toss to combine.
Mixing and Baking
  1. 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.
  2. Transfer the nut mixture to the prepared pan and press into an even layer.
  3. Bake for 18-20 minutes. Remove from the oven and let cool for ~30 minutes, then transfer to a cutting board.
  4. Cut in half lengthwise, then cut each half into 5-6 thin bars and let cool completely.
Chocolate Coating
  1. 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.
  2. Dip the bottom of each bar into the melted chocolate, then transfer to a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
  3. Drizzle the top of each bar with melted chocolate, then top with flaky salt. Refrigerate until the chocolate is set, then enjoy!

Nutrition

Serving: 1barCalories: 248kcalCarbohydrates: 17.3gProtein: 6.9gFat: 18.1gSodium: 68.2mgFiber: 3.2gSugar: 10.3g

Notes

These nut bars are versatile; feel free to customize the nuts and add spices or dried fruits as desired.

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