Description
A rich and crunchy snack bar made with roasted peanuts, almonds, cashews, dark chocolate, and a touch of flaky sea salt. Gluten-free, freezer-friendly, and naturally sweetened.
Ingredients
2 1/2 cups unsalted nuts (3/4 cup cashews, 3/4 cup peanuts, 1 cup almonds)
1/2 cup puffed rice
1/4 cup brown rice syrup
1 1/2 teaspoons alcohol-free vanilla flavor
1/2 teaspoon sea salt
1 cup dark chocolate chips
2 teaspoons coconut oil
Optional: flaky salt for topping
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 325°F.
2. Spread nuts on a sheet pan in a single layer and toast for 5–8 minutes until lightly golden and fragrant.
3. Line an 8×8-inch pan with parchment paper and set aside.
4. In a large bowl, combine toasted nuts and puffed rice.
5. Microwave brown rice syrup for 30 seconds, then whisk in vanilla flavor and sea salt.
6. Pour the syrup mixture over the nut mixture and stir until well coated.
7. Transfer to the prepared pan and press into an even layer.
8. Bake for 18–20 minutes.
9. Let cool for 30 minutes, then cut into bars.
10. Melt chocolate chips with coconut oil in a microwave-safe bowl in 30-second intervals, stirring until smooth.
11. Dip the bottoms of each bar in chocolate and drizzle the tops.
12. Sprinkle with flaky salt while chocolate is still soft.
13. Refrigerate until chocolate is set.
14. Enjoy or store as directed.
Notes
Bars can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature for up to a week, or frozen for up to 3 months.
Use parchment paper between layers to avoid sticking.
For a thinner chocolate layer, let excess drip off before setting bars down.
If brown rice syrup is unavailable, honey can be used as a substitute, though the texture may be slightly stickier.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American