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Homemade Dark Chocolate Sea Salt KIND Nut Bars (V, GF, DF): a protein-rich recipe for homemade KIND bars drizzled in dark chocolate and sprinkled with sea salt. Vegan, Gluten Free, Dairy-Free, Protein-Packed.
Dark Chocolate and Sea Salt. Otherwise known asโฆ the BEST flavor combo ever. Like, EVER.
So remember when I said I had plans for my basic 5 Ingredient Homemade Nut Bars? Remember when I said itโd beโฆ GOOD? And tasty? And saucy? And All the Things? Okay, maybe I didnโt say that because I didnโt want to spoil the surprise. But you know what I mean!
And does the combo of dark chocolate and sea salt equal โsaucy?โ I think it does.
Well, here ya go. ๐ Allow me to present to you my Homemade Dark Chocolate Sea Salt KIND Nut Bars.
Quick show of hands, who here is a HUGE fan of the dark chocolate + sea salt combo?
Okay, fine, I canโt really see you raise your hands, as this is the internetโฆ but I can feel your excitement due to my vivid imagination. Go imagination!!
Alright, itโs starting to sound a bit desperate and lonely up in here. Moving onโฆ
If youโve been around BB for long enough, you know that healthy homemade snacks that actually taste like candy/dessert awesomeness is a BIG thing around here. Like, a really. Big. Thing. Letโs just say that I spend my days and nights thinking of excuses/ways/recipes to allow us hard-working, sweet tooth (like, woah), folks ways to enjoy what we love in the afternoon, in the morn, and for sure, after the gym. Oh. YES.
I mean, have you tried my no bake Peanut Butter Cup Oatmeal Bars? <โ They seriously taste like peanut butter cups and granola bars got together and made sweet, sweet, kitchen creations. Letโs keep it family-friendly here, folks. ๐ The combo of velvety peanut butter and chocolate layered atop a thick, dense, chewy foundation of satisfying peanut butter barsโฆ itโs just beyond.
Or, have you tried my 4 ingredient No Bake Peanut Butter Coconut Oatmeal Cookies? These cookies are one of my absolute favorites. Theyโre so easy to make, they remind me of an old, old favorite: honey-roasted peanuts, and theyโre the perfect chewy combo of peanut butter, oats and coconut. Admit it, youโre drooling right now. And guess what?
You can eat them for breakfast and totally get away with it.
Or, or, have you tried my no bake Cherry Chocolate Chip Chia Energy Bites? They taste like chocolate cherry pie. But in poppable, portable and potent (alright, I was desperately looking for another โpโ)โฆ uh, protein-rich (bingo) form! If you like cherries and LOVE chocolate, these little bites of dessert protein are for you.
And donโt even get me started on my Almond Butter Cookie Dough Granola Bars, No Bake Chocolate Peanut Butter Oatmeal Cookie Dough Bars, Double Chocolate Banana Muffins, or my Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Oatmeal Breakfast Bars.
They ALL. Taste. Like. Dessert.
But you can eat them for breakfast.
Because thatโs how we roll here. ..
See what I mean? Dessert-level snacks are kind of my thing. And theyโre kind of our thing, donโt you think? ๐
Anywho, I get requests all the time for more candied nut recipes and more granola bar recipesโฆ so I figured it was time to once again mashup the two in the most delicious way possible. These Homemade Dark Chocolate Sea Salt KIND Nut Bars taste like your favorite skillet-roasted, warm, cozy candied nutsโฆ but coated in velvety, smooth, dark chocolateโyour favorite kind of course. Then, lightly or generously (depending on how you like it) sprinkled with perfectly coarse gems of sea salt.
Tell me you can seriously resist the sound of that. Come on.
Best thing about these homemade dark chocolate sea salt KIND nut bars? Theyโre made with just 1/4 cup of pure maple syrup for the entire batch. Yep, the ENTIRE batch. Thatโs 12 bars worth. In case youโre still not convinced, allow me to tell you all about these Homemade Dark Chocolate Sea Salt KIND Nut Bars. Theyโre:
- made with just 7 ingredients
- SO much fun to dip and drizzle
- vegan, gluten-free, dairy-free
- scrumptiously salty and sweet
- crunchy, chewy, satisfying
- deliciously protein-packed
- plant-based and allergy-friendly
- perfect for dessert or a snack
- made with the simple, healthy whole ingredients you love
- all of your nutty chocolate dreams come true
- (like, who doesnโt have those?)
- one of my favorite desserts. I mean snacks. I mean dessert. ..
So whaddya think? Are you ready to get your homemade KIND bar on? Letโs SO do this! Youโve got to tell me how you like dipping and drizzling these guys. Erik and I had waaaaaay too much fun during the dreamy melting chocolate stage. Letโs just say we may or may not have โaccidentallyโ made a chocolate mess, which we had to โclean upโ by eating. Yes, by eatingโฆit ALL! I canโt wait to hear what you think of this recipe! In the meantime, tell meโฆ
What dessert-inspired snack would you like to see next on Beaming Baker?
Sending you all my love and maybe even a dove, xo Demeter โค๏ธ
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Homemade Dark Chocolate Sea Salt KIND Nut Bars (Gluten Free, Vegan, Dairy-Free, Protein-Packed)
Ingredients
KIND Bars
- 1 cup almonds
- ยฝ cup peanuts
- ยฝ cup vegan gluten free brown rice crisp cereal
- ยผ teaspoon sea salt
- ยผ cup pure maple syrup
Chocolate Coating
- 1/3 cup vegan chocolate chips
- ยฝ teaspoon coconut oil
Chocolate Drizzle
- 3 tablespoons vegan chocolate chips
- ยผ teaspoon coconut oil
Topping
- sea salt for topping
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 325ยฐF. Line an 8-inch square baking pan with parchment paper. Set aside.
- Make the bars: Add almonds, peanuts, cereal and salt to a large bowl. Stir until well mixed. Pour maple syrup over this mixture. Fold until well incorporated.
- Pour this mixture into the prepared baking pan. Using a rubber spatula, smooth into a tightly packed, even layer. Bake for 30-40 minutes (mine took 35 mins). Bars must bake thoroughly, or they wonโt hold together when cooled.
- Allow to cool for 1 hour, or until completely cooled. Use a heatproof spatula to gently lift and loosen bars from parchment. Slice into 12 bars (6 rows by 2 columns).
- Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper or wax paper. Clear some room in the freezer for this sheet--you will need it later. Set the sheet on a clear work area.
- Dip the bars: Melt the chocolate using the double boiler method, or doing the following. Add Chocolate Coating ingredients to a medium microwave-safe bowl (large enough to dip bars in). Heat in the microwave in 15-second increments until softened and melted. Stir in between heating, until smooth.
- Dip the bottom of one bar into the melted chocolate, scraping off excess on the side of the bowl. There should be enough chocolate for a thin layer on each bar. Place on the prepared baking sheet. Repeat, spacing each bar evenly apart, until all bars are dipped.
- Drizzle the bars: Add Chocolate Drizzle ingredients to a clean, microwave-safe bowl. Repeat heating instructions, until chocolate is smooth. Spoon melted chocolate into a zip bag with a tiny corner snipped off. Drizzle each bar in a zigzag pattern. Sprinkle sea salt over bars.
- Place bars carefully into the freezer. Freeze for 10-20 minutes, or until chocolate is completely hardened. Enjoy! Storing instructions below.
Notes
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Thank you so much for this recipe. I make it over and over, excluding the tree nuts and adding seeds, for my husband who is allergic to tree nuts! He absolutely loves them and I do too!
That makes me so happy to hear, Sara! ๐ Seeds sound amazing in this. Happy baking & eating hehe to you and your hubby!
What can I substitute for coconut oil as Iโm allergic to it?
Thanks
Hi Grace! You could try using a neutral tasting oil. Hope this helps! ๐
Would these still stick together if i added dried cranberriers? It looks like exactly what i was looking for with the exception of dried fruit (cranberries probably). Any suggestions are welcome.
Hi Ryan! Yes, theyโll stick together. Just make sure to swap one of the ingredients for the amount of cranberries you want to add, instead of tacking it on. Ex.: add 1/2 cranberries, then reduce almonds by 1/2 cup. Enjoy!
I made this in a rush last night(severe chocolate craving!) and it was SOOOO GOOOD!!!!! I pan roasted some almonds with the coconut oil then added them to the melted chocolate. Oh my goodness what a treat โ thank you for the recipe!
Yay! When the chocolate cravings call, you have to answer! . So happy to hear you enjoyed them Karina! โบ๏ธ
Hi,
Can you please provide the nutritional information for these bars.
Thankyou
HiโฆDo you by any chance have a calorie, protein, and carb. count?
Thanks
Yes, Can you please provide the nutritional information for the bars. Thanks!
Great recipe! My second attempt was a huge success. The first one didnโt cut well and fell apart, but the taste was still great and so tasty. So, I was determined to try it again and make it prettier. It worked! This bar is so tasty and healthy! Thanks for sharing the wonderful recipe!
Thanks, Kyle! ๐ So happy the second attempt worked out. Did you change anything? Thanks for reporting back and letting me know. Enjoy!
I used different cereal (Barbaraโs cinnamon puffins) when I first tried the recipe. I had to break it down into small pieces but maybe not small enough or I didnโt mix it well? Cutting was not easy. Maybe it was under mixed. Anyway, the second one turned out great with the same cereal. I only let it cool for 30 mins but the cutting was easier. Even if they fall apart, the taste is fantastic. I took it to work and everyone loved it and asked for the recipe. I really love the recipe! Thank you again!
I have questions. The ratio of nuts, maple syrup and rice cereal is probably important, correct?
Yes, Iโve found this ratio works best with these ingredients to keep the bars firm yet slightly chewy. ๐
Could you substitute cereal with oats or leave it out perhaps?
Hi Kris! I havenโt tried it myself, but Iโve heard a few readers subbing other cereals (like cheerios, nothing too chunky) with good results. If you try it, let me know how it goes!
Iโm glad to hear that you had an easier time cutting it the second time around, and that everyone at the office enjoyed it. Also, it sounds absolutely delicious with the cinnamon cereal! . Youโre very welcome Kyle, thanks for taking the time to stop by!
You use raw nuts in this recipe donโt you. I made one batch with roasted nuts and am now making a second batch with raw nuts.
Hi Gary, I use roasted nuts in this one. But you can use whichever you prefer. ๐
Hi I have been looking for a recipe to enable myself to have a better post workout snack, high protein low calorie low carb โ has anyone worked out the calorie content of these and the protein amounts? Iโm trying to keep track of everything I eat as I am not losing weight when I feel like I should be . been working out an hour at the gym 5 times a week for the last 2 weeks and portion controlling โฆ not sure why Iโm not seeing results!!!
Hi Aria, Iโve calculated the nutritional info for the non-chocolate dipped base of this bar here. Iโm not a medical expert, but I can say Iโve been there! Just give yourself and your body some time. Do what makes you feel good, healthy and strong. Maybe focus less on the scale and more on how you feel overall. Youโve got this! โค๏ธ
When this happened to me I changed my diet and it made the difference. I donโt believe in low carb (carbs are your bodyโs fuel) only good carbs, like fruit and veg . fibre was the key to me losing weight and beans were my saviour .. Try to increase your fibre intake (make sure your water in take is high too) and hopefully youโll see results. I am gluten free and only have full fat non homogenised dairy. I also have minimal meat, one โ two days a week max. Good luck!
Hi! Can these be made without baking? I am looking for a no bake bars. Thank you!
Hi Amanda, unfortunately, these bars are baking-required. I do have a TON of no bake bars though! ๐ Hereโs the no bake category.
3 Ingredient No Bake Peanut Butter Granola Bars
No Bake Chewy Chocolate Chip Granola Bars
No Bake Peanut Butter Cookie Energy Bars
No Bake Chocolate Peanut Butter Bars (more of a dessert)
Hope this helps!