Description
Dark Chocolate and Sea Salt Nut Bars are a delectable fusion of sweet and salty flavors, perfect for satisfying your cravings. These easy-to-make bars combine rich dark chocolate, crunchy mixed nuts, and a hint of sea salt for an indulgent treat that can be enjoyed anytime. Whether you need a post-workout snack or a delightful dessert, these bars will impress family and friends alike!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup mixed nuts (almonds, cashews, walnuts)
- 1 cup rolled oats (old-fashioned)
- 1/2 cup nut butter (almond or peanut)
- 1/4 cup honey or maple syrup
- 1/2 cup dark chocolate chips (high-quality)
- 1/4 tsp coarse sea salt (for topping)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line an 8×8-inch baking dish with parchment paper.
- In a saucepan over low heat, melt nut butter and sweetener until smooth. Stir continuously.
- Remove from heat and mix in oats and chopped mixed nuts until well coated.
- Fold in dark chocolate chips gently while still warm.
- Pour mixture into the prepared dish, pressing down firmly to ensure even distribution.
- Bake for 15-20 minutes until golden brown around the edges.
- Cool completely before slicing into bars and sprinkling lightly with sea salt.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Snack/Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 55mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 0mg