Description
These no-bake Dark Chocolate and Sea Salt Nut Bars are packed with nuts, seeds, and natural sweeteners, then topped with rich dark chocolate and a sprinkle of sea salt. Perfect as a healthy snack or quick energy boost.
Ingredients
- 1 cup almonds
- 1 cup cashews
- 1/2 cup pepitas
- 1/4 cup hemp seeds
- 2 tbsp chia seeds
- 1/2 cup almond butter (or other nut/seed butter)
- 1/3 cup maple syrup
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/4 tsp fine sea salt
- 3/4 cup dark chocolate chips
- 1 tsp coconut oil
- Flaky sea salt, for topping
Instructions
- Line an 8×8-inch pan with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, mix almonds, cashews, pepitas, hemp seeds, and chia seeds.
- In a small saucepan over low heat, stir together almond butter, maple syrup, vanilla extract, and fine sea salt until smooth and warm.
- Pour the almond butter mixture over the nut and seed mixture. Stir well to coat evenly.
- Transfer the mixture to the prepared pan and press firmly into an even layer. Refrigerate for 30 minutes.
- Meanwhile, melt dark chocolate chips with coconut oil in the microwave or over a double boiler.
- Pour the melted chocolate over the chilled bars and spread evenly. Sprinkle with flaky sea salt.
- Return to the fridge for 1–2 hours, or until the chocolate is set.
- Remove from the pan and slice into bars. Store in fridge.
Notes
- You can customize with other nuts or seeds based on your preference.
- Use dairy-free chocolate chips to keep this recipe vegan.
- Bars can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.
- Let the bars sit at room temperature for a few minutes before cutting to prevent the chocolate from cracking.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 285
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 85mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
