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Dark Chocolate and Sea Salt Nut Bars

These Dark Chocolate and Sea Salt Nut Bars are crunchy, salty, and delicious, perfect for those who love KIND bars.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Cooling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Course Snack
Cuisine American
Servings 12 bars
Calories 248 kcal

Equipment

  • 8x8-inch pan
  • rimmed sheet pan
  • Microwave safe bowl
  • Mixing bowl
  • whisk

Ingredients
  

Nuts and Base

  • 2.5 cups unsalted nuts of choice e.g., cashews, peanuts, almonds
  • 0.5 cup puffed rice
  • 0.25 cup brown rice syrup or honey as substitute
  • 1.5 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 0.5 teaspoon sea salt
  • 1 cup dark chocolate chips
  • 2 teaspoons coconut oil
  • flaky salt for topping - optional

Instructions
 

Preparation

  • Preheat oven to 325˚F / 160˚C.
  • Spread the nuts into a single layer on a rimmed sheet pan and bake for 5-8 minutes, until fragrant and lightly browned.
  • Line an 8x8-inch pan with parchment paper and set aside.
  • In a large mixing bowl, combine the nuts and puffed rice and toss to combine.
  • Add the brown rice syrup to a microwave-safe bowl and microwave for 30 seconds. Whisk in vanilla extract and salt until combined, then pour over the nut mixture and stir until evenly coated.
  • Transfer the nut mixture to the prepared pan and press into an even layer.
  • Bake for 18-20 minutes. Remove from the oven and let cool for ~30 minutes, then transfer to a cutting board. Cut in half lengthwise, then cut each half into 5-6 thin bars. Let cool completely.
  • 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.
  • Dip the bottom of each bar into the melted chocolate, then transfer to a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
  • Drizzle the top of each bar with melted chocolate, then top with flaky salt. Refrigerate until the chocolate is set, then enjoy!

Notes

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to a week, or in the freezer for several months. Separate the bars by layers of parchment paper to prevent sticking. Consider lightly spraying the parchment paper with cooking spray to ensure bars don't stick.

Nutrition

Serving: 1barCalories: 248kcalCarbohydrates: 17.3gProtein: 6.9gFat: 18.1gSodium: 68.2mgFiber: 3.2gSugar: 10.3g
Keyword Dark Chocolate, gluten-free, Homemade Snacks, Nut Bars, Sea Salt
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