Dark Chocolate and Sea Salt Nut Bars
These Dark Chocolate and Sea Salt Nut Bars are a perfect mix of crunchy nuts, rich dark chocolate, and a hint of sea salt. Naturally sweetened with brown rice syrup, they make a wholesome and satisfying snack or light dessert.
Ingredients
- 2 ½ cups unsalted nuts of choice (¾ cup cashews, ¾ cup peanuts, 1 cup almonds)
- ½ cup puffed rice
- ¼ cup brown rice syrup
- 1 ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ teaspoon sea salt
- 1 cup dark chocolate chips
- 2 teaspoons coconut oil
- Optional: flaky salt for topping
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line an 8x8-inch baking dish with parchment paper.
- Spread the nuts evenly on a baking sheet and toast for 8–10 minutes until fragrant and lightly golden.
- In a large bowl, combine toasted nuts and puffed rice.
- In a small saucepan over low heat, mix brown rice syrup, vanilla extract, and sea salt until smooth and slightly runny.
- Pour the syrup mixture over the nut mixture and stir until well coated.
- Transfer the mixture into the prepared pan and press it down firmly with a spatula.
- Melt dark chocolate chips and coconut oil together in the microwave in 20-second intervals, stirring until smooth.
- Pour the melted chocolate over the nut mixture and spread evenly.
- Optionally, sprinkle flaky salt on top.
- Refrigerate for about 1 hour, or until the chocolate is set.
- Lift the bars out of the pan using the parchment paper and cut into even squares or rectangles.
Notes
- Use any nuts you have on hand—pecans, walnuts, or hazelnuts also work well.
- For extra texture, add dried fruit such as cranberries or apricots.
- Store in an airtight container at room temperature for 5 days or refrigerated for up to 2 weeks.
- To make vegan, use dairy-free dark chocolate and vegan brown rice syrup.
- Bars can be frozen for up to 3 months.
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