Elevate your snacking with these nutrient-dense, homemade Dark Chocolate and Sea Salt bars
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Ingredients
- 1 tsp Coconut oil (for greasing)
- 1/2 cup Almonds (chopped)
- 1/2 cup Peanuts (chopped)
- 1/2 cup Walnuts (chopped)
- 1/3 cup Puffed rice cereal
- 1 Tbsp Flaxseed meal (cold-milled for nutrients)
- 1/4 cup Brown rice syrup
- 2 Tbsp Raw honey
- 1 tsp Vanilla extract
- 1/2 tsp Sea salt
Recommended Ingredients:
Brown Rice Syrup: [View on Amazon]
*Expert Tip: Essential for a low-glycemic, vegan-friendly binding that keeps bars chewy without refined sugars.*
Flaxseed Meal: [View on Amazon]
*Expert Tip: Adds vital Omega-3 fatty acids and lignans for improved heart health.*
Step-by-Step Instructions
- Line an 8-inch square pan with aluminum foil, leaving a 2-inch overhang on the sides for easy removal.
- Lightly grease a large mixing bowl with the melted coconut oil. Combine the almonds, peanuts, walnuts, puffed rice, and flaxseed meal.
- In a small saucepan over medium heat, whisk together the brown rice syrup, honey, vanilla, and sea salt.
- Bring the syrup to a boil. Critical Step: Once boiling, whisk constantly for 3 to 4 minutes. The mixture must thicken significantly to ensure the bars hold their shape.
- Immediately pour the hot syrup over the nut mixture and stir rapidly to coat every piece.
- Transfer the mixture to the prepared pan. Using damp hands or the back of a greased spoon, press down firmly to eliminate air gaps.
- Allow the mixture to set for 30 minutes. Use the foil overhang to lift the block onto a cutting board.
- Slice into 10 uniform bars.
- Melt dark chocolate chips in 30-second microwave intervals. Drizzle over the bars and allow to cool until the chocolate is firm.
Kitchen Tech Box:
Use a Digital Kitchen Scale to ensure precise ingredient ratios, which is vital for the binding consistency of no-bake snacks.
Use a Digital Kitchen Scale to ensure precise ingredient ratios, which is vital for the binding consistency of no-bake snacks.
Professional Notes
Storage:
Keep these nutrient-dense bars in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days. For a firmer texture and longer shelf life, store them in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.
Freezing:
Wrap individual bars in parchment paper and place them in a freezer-safe bag. They can be frozen for up to 3 months. Thaw at room temperature for 10 minutes before consuming for the perfect chewy consistency.
