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Decadent Dark Chocolate Sea Salt Nutty Bars Recipe Revealed!

Delicious and healthy nutty bars made with dark chocolate and a hint of sea salt.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 12 servings
Course: Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 180
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups mixed nuts almonds, walnuts, pecans, roughly chopped
  • 1 cup rolled oats
  • 1 cup pitted dates packed
  • 1/2 cup almond butter
  • 1/4 cup honey or maple syrup
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/4 teaspoon sea salt
  • 1/2 cup dark chocolate chips
  • 1 teaspoon sea salt for topping

Method
 

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line an 8x8-inch baking dish with parchment paper, leaving some overhang for easy removal.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, combine the chopped mixed nuts and rolled oats.
  3. In a food processor, blend the pitted dates, almond butter, honey (or maple syrup), vanilla extract, and 1/4 teaspoon of sea salt until smooth and well combined.
  4. Pour the date mixture over the nut and oat mixture, and stir until everything is evenly coated.
  5. Transfer the mixture to the prepared baking dish and press it down firmly with a spatula or your hands to create an even layer.
  6. Bake in the preheated oven for about 20-25 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown.
  7. Remove from the oven and let it cool in the pan for about 10 minutes. While still warm, sprinkle the dark chocolate chips on top and let them melt slightly before spreading them evenly over the bars.
  8. Sprinkle the remaining teaspoon of sea salt on top of the melted chocolate.
  9. Allow the bars to cool completely in the pan before lifting them out using the parchment overhang. Cut into squares or bars.

Nutrition

Serving: 1barCalories: 180kcalCarbohydrates: 12gProtein: 5gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 11gSodium: 150mgFiber: 3gSugar: 8g

Notes

  • For a nut-free version, substitute the mixed nuts with seeds like sunflower or pumpkin seeds.
  • Add dried fruits like cranberries or apricots for extra sweetness and chewiness.

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