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Dark Chocolate & Sea Salt

Dark Chocolate & Sea Salt Nut Bars for a Guilt-Free Indulgence

Delight in these Dark Chocolate & Sea Salt Nut Bars, a healthy snack balancing sweetness and savoriness.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Chill Time 50 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Servings: 20 bars
Course: Snacks
Cuisine: American
Calories: 200
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Nut Base
  • 1 cup Whole Toasted Unsalted Almonds Can substitute with cashews or pecans.
  • 1 cup Roasted Unsalted Peanuts Can replace with more almonds or your preferred nuts.
  • 1/2 cup Chopped Toasted Walnuts Can substitute or leave out.
  • 2 cups Crispy Rice Cereal Use gluten-free if necessary.
  • 1/4 cup Flaxseed Meal Ground chia seeds can work as a substitute.
Sweetener
  • 1/2 cup Honey Agave syrup for a vegan option.
  • 1/4 cup Light Corn Syrup Can be replaced with maple syrup.
  • 1/2 teaspoon Sea Salt
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract Almond extract can be used as a variation.
Chocolate Coating
  • 1 cup Dark Chocolate Chips Semi-sweet chocolate as an alternative.
  • 2 tablespoons Vegetable Oil Coconut oil is a good substitute.

Equipment

  • 13 x 9-inch baking pan
  • Medium Saucepan
  • Large mixing bowl
  • spatula
  • microwave-safe bowl

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Grease a 13 x 9-inch baking pan with non-stick spray or vegetable oil and set aside.
  2. Combine whole toasted almonds, roasted unsalted peanuts, chopped walnuts, crispy rice cereal, and flaxseed meal in a large mixing bowl. Stir until evenly distributed.
  3. In a medium saucepan, combine honey, light corn syrup, sea salt, and vanilla extract. Heat over medium-high, stirring continuously until it reaches 260°F.
  4. Pour the hot syrup mixture over the nut and cereal blend while stirring quickly to coat evenly.
  5. Transfer the mixture into the baking pan, spreading it evenly and pressing down to hold together. Refrigerate for 20 minutes.
  6. Melt dark chocolate chips and vegetable oil in a microwave-safe bowl. Stir until smooth. Dip or drizzle the melted chocolate over the bars.
  7. Return bars to the refrigerator for an additional 30 minutes until the chocolate is set. Cut into bars and store in an airtight container.

Nutrition

Serving: 1barCalories: 200kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 5gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gSodium: 50mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 2gSugar: 8gCalcium: 2mgIron: 4mg

Notes

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to a week, or refrigerate for up to two weeks. Freeze wrapped individually for up to three months.

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