Ingredients
- 2 ½ cups unsalted mixed nuts (such as almonds, cashews, and peanuts)
- ½ cup puffed rice cereal
- ¼ cup brown rice syrup
- 1 ½ teaspoons vanilla extract
- ½ teaspoon sea salt
- 1 cup dark chocolate chips
- 2 teaspoons coconut oil
- Optional: flaky sea salt for topping
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 325°F / 160°C. Spread nuts on a baking sheet and roast for 5–8 minutes until lightly browned and fragrant.
- Line an 8×8-inch pan with parchment paper. In a large bowl, combine roasted nuts and puffed rice cereal.
- Warm brown rice syrup in the microwave for 30 seconds. Stir in vanilla and sea salt. Pour over the nut mixture and stir to coat evenly.
- Press the mixture firmly into the prepared pan. Bake for 18–20 minutes.
- Cool for 30 minutes, then cut in half lengthwise and slice each half into thin bars. Let bars cool completely.
- Melt dark chocolate chips with coconut oil in the microwave, stirring every 30 seconds until smooth.
- Dip the bottoms of bars into chocolate, drizzle more over the tops, and sprinkle with flaky salt. Place on parchment and refrigerate until set.
Notes
- Swap in walnuts, pistachios, or hazelnuts for variety.
- Use milk or semi-sweet chocolate for a sweeter twist.
- Honey or maple syrup can be substituted, though bars may be stickier.
- Let bars cool completely before slicing to help them hold together.
- Store with parchment between layers to prevent sticking.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten Free
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 80mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
