Description
These no-bake dark chocolate and sea salt nut bars are a deliciously crunchy and chewy snack or dessert, made with mixed nuts, dates, maple syrup, and dark chocolate. They’re naturally gluten-free and vegan.
Ingredients
- 1 ½ cups mixed raw nuts (we used almonds, pecans, walnuts, and cashews)
- ½ cup unsweetened shredded coconut
- 1 cup medjool dates, pitted
- 2 tbsp chia seeds
- 2 tbsp hemp seeds
- 1 tbsp flax meal
- ¼ cup maple syrup
- ¼ tsp salt
- ½ cup dark chocolate chips or chunks
- 1 tbsp coconut oil
- Flaky sea salt, for topping
Instructions
- Line an 8×8 inch baking dish with parchment paper.
- In a food processor, pulse the mixed nuts and shredded coconut until finely chopped but still chunky.
- Add dates, chia seeds, hemp seeds, flax meal, maple syrup, and salt. Pulse until the mixture comes together and is sticky but still has texture.
- Press the mixture firmly and evenly into the prepared baking dish. Refrigerate for 30 minutes.
- Meanwhile, melt the dark chocolate and coconut oil together until smooth.
- Pour the melted chocolate over the chilled nut mixture and spread evenly. Sprinkle with flaky sea salt.
- Refrigerate for another 1–2 hours until set. Once firm, slice into bars and store in the refrigerator.
Notes
- You can customize the bars with your favorite nuts or seeds.
- Use high-quality dark chocolate for the best flavor.
- Store in the fridge for up to 2 weeks or freeze for longer shelf life.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
