Description
These Homemade Kind Nut Bars are a delicious and wholesome snack made with a mix of almonds, walnuts, and dry roasted peanuts bound together with honey and brown rice syrup. Baked to golden perfection and adorned with a luscious dark chocolate coating, these bars offer a perfect balance of crunch, sweetness, and rich chocolate flavor, ideal for a satisfying on-the-go treat.
Ingredients
Nuts
- 1 cup raw almonds
- 1 cup raw walnut pieces (substitute with additional almonds or walnuts if desired)
- 2 cups dry roasted unsalted peanuts
Syrup Mixture
- 1/4 cup honey
- 1/4 cup brown rice syrup
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Chocolate Coating
- 1 cup dark chocolate chips
- 1 tablespoon coconut oil
Instructions
- Prep Pan: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a rimmed quarter sheet pan or a 13x9-inch baking dish with parchment paper and lightly spray the parchment with cooking spray to prevent sticking.
- Combine Nuts: In a medium bowl, place the raw almonds, raw walnut pieces, and dry roasted unsalted peanuts. Toss them together to evenly mix the nuts.
- Prepare Syrup Mixture: In a small microwave-safe bowl, combine the honey, brown rice syrup, and salt. Heat in the microwave for 30 seconds or until the mixture is hot and easily pourable.
- Coat Nuts: Pour the warmed syrup mixture over the combined nuts and stir thoroughly to ensure all nuts are well coated with the sticky syrup.
- Press and Bake: Transfer the nut mixture into the prepared baking dish. Press down the mixture firmly and evenly using a wooden spoon, rubber scraper, or parchment paper, as the mixture will be sticky. Bake for 10 to 15 minutes, checking after 10 minutes, until the mixture turns golden and bubbly.
- Cool and Cut: Remove the pan from the oven and allow the nut mixture to cool completely on a wire rack. Once cooled and solidified, cut into bars of desired size.
- Melt Chocolate: Place the dark chocolate chips and coconut oil in a small bowl. Microwave at 50% power for 1 minute, then stir. Continue microwaving in 30-second increments at 50% power, stirring well after each, until the chocolate is fully melted and smooth.
- Dip Bars in Chocolate: Pour the melted chocolate into an oblong dish such as a loaf pan. Dip the bottom of each nut bar into the melted chocolate, then place them on parchment or waxed paper to set. If chocolate hardens during the process, gently reheat it for 10 seconds at 50% power in the microwave.
- Drizzle and Set: Use remaining melted chocolate to drizzle over the tops of the bars. Let the bars stand at room temperature until the chocolate is fully set and firm.
- Serve and Enjoy: Once set, enjoy these crunchy, sweet, and chocolatey homemade nut bars as a nutritious snack anytime.
Notes
- For a vegan version, substitute honey with additional brown rice syrup or maple syrup.
- Brown rice syrup can be found in health food stores, or substituted with light corn syrup, though flavor may slightly differ.
- Ensure bars are cooled completely before dipping in chocolate to prevent melting.
- Store bars in an airtight container at room temperature for up to one week, or refrigerate to extend freshness.
- Adjust nuts to your preference or allergy requirements by substituting or omitting as needed.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
