Description
Indulge in the rich and decadent flavors of these Dark Chocolate and Sea Salt Nut Bars. A perfect balance of sweetness and crunch, these bars make a satisfying and wholesome snack for any time of the day.
Ingredients
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Nut Mixture:
- 1 cup almonds, chopped
- 1 cup cashews, chopped
- 1/2 cup walnuts, chopped
- 1/2 cup sunflower seeds
- 1/2 cup pumpkin seeds
Sweetening and Flavoring:
- 1/2 cup honey
- 1/4 cup maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon sea salt
Topping:
- 1 cup dark chocolate chips (preferably 70% cocoa)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line an 8×8-inch baking pan with parchment paper, leaving an overhang.
- Mix nuts: Combine almonds, cashews, walnuts, sunflower seeds, and pumpkin seeds in a bowl.
- Heat sweeteners: Heat honey and maple syrup until thickened, then add vanilla.
- Coat nuts: Pour sweet mixture over nuts, coat evenly.
- Bake: Press nut mix into pan, bake for 15-20 mins until golden.
- Cool: Let cool in pan.
- Melt chocolate: Melt dark chocolate, drizzle over nut mix.
- Set chocolate: Sprinkle with sea salt, let chocolate set.
- Serve: Cut into squares and serve.
Notes
- For variety, try pecans or macadamia nuts. Adjust sea salt to taste.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15-20 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 70mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 17g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
