I make these Dark Chocolate and Sea Salt Nut Bars when you and I want something that tastes like a gourmet energy bar and a candy bar at the same time—crunchy roasted nuts, light crispy puffed rice, and a snappy dark chocolate base sprinkled with flaky salt. They’re oven‑toasted for maximum flavor, bound with brown rice syrup, and finished with a dark chocolate dip that makes them feel bakery‑worthy but still practical for snacks or lunchboxes.
Why You’ll Love These Nut Bars
You’ll love these bars because they lean hard into texture: buttery cashews, crunchy peanuts, and deep‑flavored almonds are balanced with airy puffed brown rice, so every bite is crisp without being heavy. Using brown rice syrup as the binder keeps the bars chewy and stable at room temperature, much like other nut‑and‑rice bar recipes that favor rice syrup for clean slicing and less stickiness.
The dark chocolate and sea salt finish makes them feel like a treat, but the ingredient list stays focused on nuts, whole grains, and dark chocolate instead of candy fillers. They store well in the fridge, layer easily with parchment, and travel beautifully, so they’re just as good in a gift box or dessert board as they are as a post‑workout snack.