Description
Indulge in these rich and satisfying Dark Chocolate and Sea Salt Nut Bars, where velvety dark chocolate meets crunchy mixed nuts, enhanced by a hint of sea salt. Perfect for any occasion, from family gatherings to cozy movie nights, these bars are a delightful blend of sweet and salty that will leave everyone craving more. Easy to make and customizable with your favorite nuts or dried fruits, they are a nutritious snack you can feel good about enjoying.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup high-quality dark chocolate (70% cocoa)
- 2 cups unsalted mixed nuts (almonds, walnuts, pecans)
- 1/4 cup honey or maple syrup
- 1/2 tsp flaky sea salt (plus extra for topping)
- 1/2 tsp pure vanilla extract
Instructions
- Prepare your workspace by gathering all ingredients and lining an 8×8-inch pan with parchment paper.
- Melt the dark chocolate in a microwave-safe bowl in 30-second intervals until smooth, stirring after each interval.
- In another bowl, combine the mixed nuts with honey or maple syrup until evenly coated.
- Pour the melted chocolate over the nut mixture and gently fold until fully combined.
- Transfer the mixture to the prepared pan, pressing down firmly to create an even layer. Sprinkle additional flaky sea salt on top.
- Chill in the refrigerator for about 2 hours or until set. Once firm, remove from the pan using parchment edges and cut into squares or bars.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar (40g)
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 45mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 17g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 0mg