Dark Chocolate and Sea Salt Nut Bars
Delicious homemade nut bars with dark chocolate and a touch of sea salt, perfect for a healthy snack.
Ingredients
nuts and puffed rice
- 2 1/2 cups unsalted nuts of choice (cashews, peanuts, almonds)
- 1/2 cup puffed rice
- 1/4 cup brown rice syrup
- 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon sea salt
- 1 cup dark chocolate chips
- 2 teaspoons coconut oil
Optional flaky salt for topping
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 325°F (160°C). Spread nuts on a sheet pan and bake for 5-8 minutes until fragrant. Line an 8x8-inch pan with parchment.
- Mix nuts and puffed rice. Microwave brown rice syrup 30 seconds, whisk in vanilla and salt, then combine with nut mixture.
- Press mixture into prepared pan and bake for 18-20 minutes. Cool for 30 minutes, then cut into bars.
- Melt chocolate chips and coconut oil in microwave, dip bottoms of bars in chocolate, then drizzle tops. Add flaky salt and refrigerate until set.
Notes
Store in an airtight container for best freshness.