Delicious Dark Chocolate Sea Salt Nut Bars
A perfect blend of rich flavors and delightful textures, these nut bars combine dark chocolate, mixed nuts, and a sprinkle of sea salt for an irresistible snack.
Equipment
- Mixing Bowl
- Baking Dish
- Parchment Paper
Ingredients
Mixed Nuts
- 2 cups Mixed Nuts (almonds, walnuts, cashews) Chopped roughly for texture.
Dark Chocolate
- 1 cup Dark Chocolate Chips High-quality for best flavor.
Sweeteners
- 1/2 cup Honey Acts as a natural sweetener and binder.
- 1/2 cup Peanut Butter Creamy for richness.
Oats
- 1 cup Rolled Oats Provides a hearty base.
Sea Salt
- 1/4 teaspoon Sea Salt Sprinkled on top before baking.
Vanilla Extract
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract Optional but recommended for flavor.
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Line an 8x8-inch baking dish with parchment paper.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the mixed nuts.
- Add the dark chocolate chips to the bowl with the nuts.
- In a separate bowl, mix together honey and peanut butter until smooth.
- Add the honey and peanut butter mixture to the bowl with the nuts and chocolate.
- Add rolled oats to the mixture and stir well.
- Sprinkle in a pinch of sea salt and stir again.
- If using, add vanilla extract and fold it into the mixture.
- Pour the mixture into the prepared baking dish and press down firmly.
- Sprinkle extra sea salt on top before baking.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes until edges are golden and center is firm.
- Let cool completely in the pan for about 30 minutes.
- Lift the parchment paper to remove the bars and cut into desired sizes.
- Store in an airtight container.
- Enjoy as a snack or breakfast!
Notes
For variations, try different nuts, add dried fruits, or drizzle melted chocolate on top.