Dark Chocolate Sea Salt Nut Bars – Crunchy, Rich & Naturally Sweet
No-bake nut bars layered with dark chocolate and finished with sea salt — naturally sweetened and perfect for snacking or gifting.
Ingredients
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1½ cups mixed nuts (almonds, cashews, walnuts), chopped
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¼ cup pumpkin or sunflower seeds (optional)
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⅓ cup almond or peanut butter (natural, unsweetened)
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¼ cup maple syrup or honey
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½ teaspoon vanilla extract
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¼ teaspoon salt
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¾ cup dark chocolate chips or chopped chocolate (70–85%)
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1 teaspoon coconut oil (optional)
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Flaky sea salt for topping
Instructions
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Line an 8×8-inch pan with parchment. Toast nuts and seeds if desired.
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Mix nut butter and maple syrup until smooth. Stir in nuts and seeds.
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Press mixture firmly into pan.
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Melt chocolate and coconut oil. Spread over nut base.
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Sprinkle with flaky salt. Chill until set (1–2 hours).
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Slice and store chilled.
Notes
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Use any mix of nuts and seeds.
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Make vegan with maple syrup and dairy-free chocolate.
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Store in fridge for 10 days or freeze for 3 months.