Description
Dark Chocolate and Sea Salt Nut Bars are an irresistible treat, combining rich dark chocolate with a delightful crunch from mixed nuts and a hint of sea salt. Perfect for any occasion, these bars make a gourmet snack or a quick breakfast option. Easy to prepare, they are guaranteed to satisfy your sweet tooth while providing a satisfying texture that will keep you coming back for more.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup mixed nuts (almonds, walnuts, cashews)
- 1 cup dark chocolate chips (70% cacao or higher)
- 1/4 cup honey or maple syrup
- 1/2 tsp sea salt (plus extra for topping)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 tbsp coconut oil
Instructions
- Prepare an 8×8 inch baking dish by lining it with parchment paper.
- In a medium saucepan over low heat, melt dark chocolate chips and coconut oil until smooth, stirring frequently.
- Remove from heat and stir in honey (or maple syrup) and vanilla extract.
- Fold in mixed nuts until evenly coated.
- Pour mixture into the prepared dish, spread evenly, and sprinkle with sea salt.
- Refrigerate for at least 2 hours to set, then lift out using parchment paper and slice into bars.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 13g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 17g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 0mg