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Dark Chocolate Sea Salt Nut Bars

Indulgent Dark Chocolate Sea Salt Nut Bars You’ll Adore

These Dark Chocolate Sea Salt Nut Bars are a delightful mix of crunch and sweetness, packed with nutritious ingredients for a satisfying snack.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Cooling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Servings: 12 bars
Course: Healthy Breakfast
Cuisine: American
Calories: 200
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Base
  • 2.5 cups Unsalted nuts Mix of cashews, peanuts, and almonds for variety
  • 0.5 cups Puffed rice Adds lightness and texture
For the Sweetness
  • 0.25 cups Brown rice syrup Acts as a sticky binder
  • 1.5 teaspoons Vanilla extract Enhances the nutty flavor
  • 0.5 teaspoons Sea salt Balances the sweetness
For the Chocolate Coating
  • 1 cups Dark chocolate chips Can substitute with semisweet or milk chocolate
  • 2 teaspoons Coconut oil Helps the chocolate melt smoothly
For the Finishing Touch
  • Flaky salt For sprinkling on top

Equipment

  • Oven
  • mixing bowl
  • 8×8-inch pan
  • parchment paper
  • microwave

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 325°F (160°C) and roast the nuts on a baking sheet for 5–8 minutes.
  2. Line an 8x8-inch pan with parchment paper.
  3. In a mixing bowl, combine roasted nuts and puffed rice.
  4. Microwave brown rice syrup for 30 seconds, then whisk with vanilla extract and sea salt, and pour over the nut mixture.
  5. Press the mixture into the prepared pan tightly.
  6. Bake for 18–20 minutes until golden around the edges.
  7. After cooling, lift the mixture out and slice it into bars.
  8. Melt dark chocolate chips with coconut oil in intervals, stirring until smooth.
  9. Dip the bottoms of the bars in the melted chocolate and drizzle with remaining chocolate. Sprinkle with flaky salt.
  10. Refrigerate until the chocolate is set, then store in an airtight container.

Nutrition

Serving: 1barCalories: 200kcalCarbohydrates: 25gProtein: 4gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gSodium: 150mgPotassium: 120mgFiber: 3gSugar: 10gCalcium: 2mgIron: 6mg

Notes

Keep an eye on the nuts while roasting to avoid burning. Store bars in an airtight container for freshness.

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