Description
Indulge in these rich and satisfying Dark Chocolate and Sea Salt Nut Bars that are quick to prepare, making them the perfect treat or snack.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup mixed nuts (almonds, walnuts, pecans)
- 1 cup dates, pitted
- 1/2 cup dark chocolate chips
- 1/4 teaspoon sea salt
- 1 tablespoon coconut oil (optional for melting chocolate)
Instructions
- Blend the dates in the food processor until they form a sticky paste.
- Add the mixed nuts and pulse until they are coarsely chopped and mixed with the dates.
- Line your baking dish with parchment and press the mix in evenly.
- Melt the dark chocolate with the coconut oil in a microwave or over low heat.
- Pour the melted chocolate over the nut layer and spread it to the edges.
- Sprinkle the sea salt over the top in an even, light layer.
- Chill the pan in the fridge for at least one hour until the chocolate is firm.
- Lift the set slab from the pan using the parchment and cut into bars.
- Store the bars in an airtight container or wrap them for a grab and go snack.
Notes
For a nut-free version, use ground sunflower seeds instead. Store in an airtight container, they keep for up to two weeks in the fridge.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: No-Cook, Chilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 60mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: snack bars, chocolate, healthy snacks, nut bars, vegan snacks