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Dark Chocolate and Sea Salt Nut Bars

Addictively Crunchy Dark Chocolate and Sea Salt Nut Bars

These Dark Chocolate and Sea Salt Nut Bars are a satisfying homemade snack that balances crunch and sweetness, perfect for any time.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Cooling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Servings: 12 bars
Course: DESSERTS
Calories: 200
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Nut Base
  • 2.5 cups Unsalted nuts of choice A mix of cashews, peanuts, and almonds works beautifully.
  • 0.5 cups Puffed rice Adds crunch to the bars.
Sweet Binder
  • 0.25 cups Brown rice syrup Natural sweetener.
  • 1.5 teaspoons Vanilla extract Enhances the flavor.
  • 0.5 teaspoons Sea salt Balances the sweetness.
Chocolate Coating
  • 1 cups Dark chocolate chips Choose high-quality chocolate.
  • 2 teaspoons Coconut oil Helps the chocolate melt smoothly.
Optional Topping
  • Flaky salt For topping to enhance sweet and salty contrast.

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Microwave
  • Mixing Bowl
  • sheet pan
  • Parchment paper
  • Spatula

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. Preheat your oven to 325˚F (160˚C).
  2. Spread the assorted nuts in a single layer on a rimmed sheet pan and bake for 5-8 minutes.
  3. Line an 8x8-inch pan with parchment paper.
  4. In a large mixing bowl, combine the roasted nuts and puffed rice, tossing well.
  5. Heat the brown rice syrup in a microwave-safe bowl for 30 seconds; stir in vanilla extract and sea salt before pouring over the nut mixture.
  6. Transfer the nut mixture to the prepared pan, pressing down firmly.
  7. Bake for 18-20 minutes, then allow to cool for about 30 minutes.
  8. Melt dark chocolate chips and coconut oil: heat in microwave for 30 seconds; stirring until smooth.
  9. Dip the cooled nut bars into the melted chocolate and drizzle more on top, finishing with a sprinkle of flaky salt.
  10. Refrigerate until chocolate is set.

Nutrition

Serving: 1barCalories: 200kcalCarbohydrates: 24gProtein: 4gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gSodium: 30mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 2gSugar: 8gCalcium: 2mgIron: 6mg

Notes

For best results, use fresh nuts and watch the baking time closely to avoid overbaking. Customize the bars with additional flavors if desired.

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