Dark Chocolate Nut Bars
- Level: Easy
- Yield: 16 servings
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- Nutritional Analysis
- Per Serving
- Calories
- 171
- Total Fat
- 11 grams
- Saturated Fat
- 4 grams
- Sodium
- 40 milligrams
- Carbohydrates
- 17 grams
- Dietary Fiber
- 2 grams
- Protein
- 2 grams
- Sugar
- 14 grams
- Total: 1 hr 15 min (includes cooling and setting times)
- Active: 20 min
Ingredients
2 teaspoons virgin coconut oil
1 cup unsweetened coconut flakes
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
Directions
Special equipment:
a candy thermometer- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Brush an 8-by-8-inch dish with 1 teaspoon of the coconut oil and set aside.
- Combine the coconut flakes, hazelnuts, walnuts, cashews, trail mix and flaxseed and spread into an even layer on a baking sheet. Toast until lightly golden, 10 to 12 minutes, then transfer to a large heatproof bowl. Set aside.
- In a small saucepan, combine the maple syrup, honey and 1/2 teaspoon salt and bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the temperature on a candy thermometer reads 260 degrees F, about 5 minutes. Immediately pour over the nut mixture and stir to coat. Use a rubber spatula to press the mixture into the prepared dish and let cool until set, about 30 minutes.
- To make the chocolate drizzle, combine the chocolate chips and remaining 1 teaspoon coconut oil in a medium heatproof bowl and place over a small pot of simmering water. Heat, stirring, until melted and smooth. (Alternatively, combine the chocolate and oil and microwave in 15-second intervals, stirring often, until melted and smooth.)
- Drizzle the chocolate over the mixture. When set, cut into bars and serve.