Description
Indulge in rich, nutty Dark Chocolate and Sea Salt Nut Bars that provide a delightful balance between sweet and salty and are perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 1/2 cups mixed nuts (e.g., almonds, walnuts, cashews, pecans)
- 1/2 cup unsweetened dark chocolate chips (or chopped dark chocolate)
- 2 tbsp honey or maple syrup
- 1/4 cup peanut butter or almond butter
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/4 tsp sea salt (plus extra for sprinkling)
- 2 tbsp chia seeds or flaxseeds (optional, for added nutrition)
Instructions
- Prepare the baking dish: Line a small baking pan (8×8 or 9×9) with parchment paper or lightly grease it for easy removal.
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Spread the mixed nuts on a baking sheet and toast them for about 5-7 minutes, or until fragrant.
- Let them cool slightly before chopping them into smaller pieces (if desired).
- Melt the dark chocolate chips, honey (or maple syrup), and peanut butter in a small saucepan over low heat, stirring until smooth.
- Remove the saucepan from heat and add the vanilla extract and sea salt.
- Combine the chopped nuts and optional chia or flaxseeds in a large bowl.
- Pour the melted chocolate mixture over the nuts and stir until everything is well-coated.
- Transfer the mixture into the prepared baking pan, pressing it down firmly to ensure the bars hold together.
- Sprinkle a little extra sea salt on top.
- Place the pan in the fridge for about 1-2 hours, or until the bars are firm and set.
- Remove the bars from the pan and cut them into squares or rectangles.
- Store the bars in an airtight container in the fridge for up to a week.
Notes
For a lower sugar option, consider using sugar substitutes like stevia or monk fruit. Always toast your nuts for enhanced flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: No-bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 0mg