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Irresistibly Delicious: Rich Dark Chocolate Sea Salt Nut Bars Recipe You’ll Love

Enjoy these Delicious Rich Dark Chocolate Sea Salt Nut Bars, blending health with indulgence in every bite.
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Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Chocolate Dessert, Delicious Rich Dark Chocolate Sea Salt Nut Bars Recipe, Healthy Snack, Indulgent Treat, Nut Bars, quick dessert
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Cooling Time: 30 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour 5 minutes
Servings: 12 bars
Calories: 250kcal

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Sheet Pan
  • 8x8-inch Pan
  • large bowl
  • Saucepan
  • microwave-safe bowl

Ingredients

For the Nut Mixture

  • 2 cups Unsalted Nuts Almonds, cashews, or pecans can be used.
  • 1 cup Puffed Rice Can swap for puffed quinoa for a gluten-free option.

For the Binding Mixture

  • 1/2 cup Brown Rice Syrup Honey or maple syrup can also work.
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract Use pure for better flavor.
  • 1/4 teaspoon Sea Salt Adjust to taste.

For the Chocolate Coating

  • 1 cup Dark Chocolate Chips Use high-quality (70% cocoa or higher).
  • 2 tablespoons Coconut Oil Butter can be used as a substitute.
  • to taste Flaky Salt Optional topping.

Instructions

Preparation

  • Preheat the Oven to 325°F (160°C) to prepare for nut roasting.
  • Roast the Nuts for 5-8 minutes until lightly browned and aromatic.
  • Prepare the Pan by lining an 8x8-inch pan with parchment paper.
  • Mix the Nut Mixture in a large bowl combining roasted nuts and puffed rice.
  • Add Syrup Mixture by heating brown rice syrup with vanilla extract and sea salt, then combine with the nut mixture.
  • Form the Bars by pressing the mixture firmly into the prepared pan and bake for 18-20 minutes.
  • Melt the Chocolate by combining dark chocolate chips and coconut oil in a microwave-safe bowl.
  • Dip and Drizzle each cooled bar into the melted chocolate, then sprinkle with flaky salt and refrigerate until set.

Notes

Allow bars to cool completely before cutting for cleaner edges. Customize with different nuts or fruit as desired.

Nutrition

Serving: 1bar | Calories: 250kcal | Carbohydrates: 30g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 12g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Sodium: 50mg | Potassium: 150mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 14g | Calcium: 6mg | Iron: 10mg