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Dark Chocolate and Sea Salt Nut Bars Recipe

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These Dark Chocolate and Sea Salt Nut Bars are a deliciously crunchy and satisfying snack featuring a mix of toasted nuts and puffed rice bound together with brown rice syrup, enhanced by the rich flavor of dark chocolate and a hint of sea salt. Perfect for a nutritious treat or on-the-go energy boost, these bars combine wholesome ingredients with an indulgent chocolate finish.

Ingredients

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Nut and Grain Mix

  • 3/4 cup cashews
  • 3/4 cup peanuts
  • 1 cup almonds
  • 1/2 cup puffed rice

Binding Mixture

  • 1/4 cup brown rice syrup
  • 1 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/2 teaspoon sea salt

Chocolate Coating

  • 1 cup dark chocolate chips
  • 2 teaspoons coconut oil
  • Optional: flaky salt for topping

Instructions

  1. Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 325˚F (160˚C) to prepare for toasting the nuts.
  2. Toast Nuts: Spread the cashews, peanuts, and almonds in a single layer on a rimmed baking sheet. Bake for 5-8 minutes until they are fragrant and lightly browned, then remove and let cool slightly.
  3. Prepare Pan: Line an 8×8-inch baking pan with parchment paper to ensure easy removal of the nut bars once set.
  4. Combine Nuts and Puffed Rice: In a large mixing bowl, stir together the toasted nuts and puffed rice evenly.
  5. Heat Binding Syrup: Place the brown rice syrup in a microwave-safe bowl and heat for 30 seconds to loosen it. Whisk in the vanilla extract and sea salt until fully combined.
  6. Mix Binding Syrup with Nuts: Pour the warm syrup mixture over the nut and puffed rice mix. Stir thoroughly to coat all ingredients evenly.
  7. Press Mixture in Pan: Transfer the coated mixture to the prepared baking pan and press it into an even layer, compacting it firmly.
  8. Bake Bars: Bake in the oven for 18-20 minutes. Remove from oven and allow to cool for about 30 minutes. Then, transfer to a cutting board and cut the slab in half lengthwise, then into 5-6 thin bars per half. Let bars cool completely.
  9. Melt Chocolate: In a microwave-safe bowl, combine the dark chocolate chips and coconut oil. Microwave in 30-second intervals, stirring well between each, until fully melted and smooth.
  10. Coat Bars with Chocolate: Dip the bottom of each cooled bar into the melted chocolate and place on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Drizzle additional melted chocolate over the tops of the bars and sprinkle with flaky salt if desired.
  11. Set Chocolate: Refrigerate the bars until the chocolate has set firmly, then they are ready to be enjoyed.

Notes

  • Use your favorite unsalted nuts or substitute with walnuts or pecans for variety.
  • Brown rice syrup can be substituted with honey or maple syrup for a different flavor profile, but the texture may vary.
  • Ensure bars are completely cooled before dipping in chocolate to prevent melting and ensure proper coating.
  • Store bars in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to one week.

Keywords: dark chocolate nut bars, sea salt nut bars, healthy snack bars, homemade energy bars, gluten free snack

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