Dark Chocolate and Sea Salt Nut Power Bars
These no-bake power bars are packed with nuts, seeds, and dates, topped with dark chocolate and flaky sea salt for a delicious and energizing snack.
Equipment
- Food processor
- 8x8 inch baking pan
- Parchment paper
Ingredients
Bar Mixture
- 1/2 cup almonds chopped
- 1/4 cup pumpkin seeds
- 1/4 cup sunflower seeds
- 2 tablespoons chia seeds
- 1/2 cup dates pitted and finely chopped
- 1/4 cup almond butter
- 2 tablespoons water or more, as needed
- sea salt Pinch of, for the mixture
Topping
- 1/2 cup dark chocolate chips dairy-free for vegan
- Flaky sea salt for sprinkling
Instructions
Preparation
- Pulse the pitted dates in a food processor until they form a sticky ball.
- Add chopped almonds, pumpkin seeds, sunflower seeds, chia seeds, almond butter, and a pinch of sea salt to the food processor. Pulse until the mixture is sticky and just comes together, adding water as needed.
- Firmly press the mixture into an 8x8 inch parchment-lined baking pan and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
- Melt the dark chocolate chips, then spread over the chilled bar mixture and sprinkle with flaky sea salt. Return to the refrigerator for another 30-60 minutes to set.
- Once firm, lift the mixture from the pan and slice into individual bars.
Notes
For easier cutting, run a knife under hot water before slicing the chilled bars. You can customize this recipe by adding other nuts, seeds, or dried fruits to your preference.