Dark Chocolate and Sea Salt Nut Bars
Delicious bars made with mixed nuts, dark chocolate, and a touch of sea salt, perfect for a satisfying snack or dessert.
Servings: 16 bars
Calories: 200kcal
Ingredients
For the Nut Bars
- 1 cup mixed nuts (almonds, cashews, pecans)
- 1 cup dark chocolate chips (70% cocoa)
- 1/2 cup honey or maple syrup Can substitute with agave syrup or coconut nectar.
- 1/2 teaspoon sea salt Plus extra for topping.
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup rolled oats
- 2 tablespoons coconut oil
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line an 8×8-inch baking dish with parchment paper.
- In a microwave-safe bowl, melt the dark chocolate chips with the coconut oil until smooth.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the mixed nuts, rolled oats, honey or maple syrup, vanilla extract, and half of the melted chocolate. Mix thoroughly until well coated.
- Press the nut mixture evenly into the prepared baking pan and drizzle the remaining melted chocolate over the top.
Baking
- Bake in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes or until the edges turn golden brown.
- While still warm, sprinkle with extra sea salt.
Cooling and Serving
- Allow the bars to cool completely in the pan before lifting them out and cutting into squares.
Notes
Store in an airtight container at room temperature for a week, or refrigerate for longer freshness. These bars are also freezable for up to three months.