Dark Chocolate Nut Bars Recipe | Nancy Fuller
Difficulty: Easy
Makes: 16 servings
Nutrition per Serving: Calories 171, Total Fat 11g, Saturated Fat 4g, Sodium 40mg, Carbohydrates 17g, Dietary Fiber 2g, Protein 2g, Sugar 14g
Total Time: 1 hr 15 min (including cooling and setting)
Preparation Time: 20 min
Ingredients:
- 2 teaspoons virgin coconut oil
- 1 cup unsweetened shredded coconut
- 1/2 cup chopped hazelnuts
- 1/2 cup chopped walnuts
- 1/2 cup chopped cashews
- 1/2 cup trail mix (nuts only)
- 1 tablespoon ground flaxseed
- 1/2 cup maple syrup
- 1/3 cup honey
- Kosher salt
- 1/2 cup dark chocolate chips
Special equipment: a candy thermometer
- Heat the oven to 350F. Lightly grease an 8x8-inch baking dish with 1 teaspoon of the coconut oil and set it aside.
- In a bowl, mix the coconut flakes, hazelnuts, walnuts, cashews, trail mix, and flaxseed. Spread evenly on a baking sheet and toast until golden, about 10 to 12 minutes. Transfer to a large heatproof bowl and set aside.
- In a small saucepan, combine the maple syrup, honey, and 1/2 teaspoon salt. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat, stirring occasionally. Continue cooking until the candy thermometer reads 260F, roughly 5 minutes. Pour the hot syrup immediately over the nut mixture and stir until coated. Press the mixture firmly into the prepared dish with a rubber spatula. Let it cool and set for about 30 minutes.
- For the chocolate topping, combine the chocolate chips with the remaining 1 teaspoon of coconut oil in a medium heatproof bowl. Place over a pot with simmering water and stir until melted and smooth. Alternatively, melt the chocolate and oil in 15-second bursts in the microwave, stirring frequently until smooth.
- Drizzle the melted chocolate evenly over the nut mixture. Once set, slice into bars and enjoy these irresistible, crunchy treats packed with nutty goodness and rich chocolate flavor!
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