Dark Chocolate and Sea Salt Nut Bars
Rich and wholesome nut bars made with mixed nuts, oats, honey or maple syrup, topped with dark chocolate and sea salt.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 90 minutes
- Yield: 16 servings
- Category: Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegan
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup mixed nuts (almonds, cashews, pecans) — roughly chopped
- 1 cup dark chocolate chips (70% cocoa)
- 1/2 cup honey or maple syrup
- 1/2 teaspoon sea salt (plus extra for topping)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup rolled oats
- 2 tablespoons coconut oil
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Line an 8×8-inch baking dish with parchment paper.
- Combine the dark chocolate chips and coconut oil in a microwave-safe bowl. Microwave in 30-second bursts, stirring until smooth.
- Toss the mixed nuts and rolled oats with honey or maple syrup, vanilla extract, and half of the melted chocolate.
- Press the mixture into the prepared pan using a spatula.
- Drizzle the remaining melted chocolate over the pressed mixture.
- Bake for 15–20 minutes until golden and set. Sprinkle with flaky sea salt.
- Cool completely in the pan (at least 1–1.5 hours) before cutting into squares or bars.
Notes
For nut-free, substitute with roasted sunflower seeds and pumpkin seeds. Refrigerate for firmer bars before slicing.
Find it online: https://www.mealbreeze.com/dark-chocolate-sea-salt-nut-bars/