Description
Indulge in these delicious homemade Dark Chocolate and Sea Salt Nut Bars that are reminiscent of KIND bars but more customizable and budget-friendly. A perfect blend of nuts, puffed rice, and dark chocolate topped with a sprinkle of sea salt.
Ingredients
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Nuts Mix:
- 3/4 cup cashews
- 3/4 cup peanuts
- 1 cup almonds
Additional Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup puffed rice
- 1/4 cup brown rice syrup
- 1 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon sea salt
- 1 cup dark chocolate chips
- 2 teaspoons coconut oil
- Optional: flaky salt for topping
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat oven to 325˚F / 160˚C. Roast nuts for 5-8 minutes.
- Prepare Pan: Line an 8×8-inch pan with parchment paper.
- Mix Nuts: Combine roasted nuts and puffed rice in a bowl.
- Prepare Syrup: Microwave brown rice syrup, add vanilla and salt, then mix with nuts.
- Bake: Press nut mixture into pan and bake for 18-20 minutes.
- Cut Bars: Cool, cut into bars, and transfer to a cutting board.
- Melt Chocolate: Melt chocolate and coconut oil, dip bars, and drizzle with chocolate.
- Set Chocolate: Refrigerate until chocolate sets.
Notes
- Similar to KIND bars but more affordable and customizable.
- Store in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 2 weeks.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 230
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 95mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
