Go Back
Dark chocolate nut bars with rolled oats, mixed nuts, chocolate coating, and sea salt on a plate

Dark Chocolate and Sea Salt Nut Bars

Dark chocolate and sea salt nut bars are chewy, crunchy snack bars with rich chocolate flavor and a lightly sweet nut-and-oat texture. They are an easy homemade treat perfect for a simple snack or make-ahead dessert option.
Print Recipe Pin Recipe
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 8 bars
Course: Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 280
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Dry Ingredients
  • 1 cup mixed nuts
  • 1 cup rolled oats
  • 1/2 cup dark chocolate chips
Syrup Mixture
  • 1/4 cup honey or maple syrup
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/4 teaspoon sea salt
Topping
  • Flaky sea salt for topping (optional)

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat oven to 350°F / 175°C and prepare an 8x8-inch baking pan by lining it with parchment paper.
  2. Add mixed nuts, rolled oats, and dark chocolate chips to a large bowl and stir to combine.
Cooking
  1. Heat honey or maple syrup, vanilla extract, and sea salt in a small saucepan over low heat until the mixture is smooth and begins to bubble lightly.
  2. Pour the warmed syrup mixture over the nut and oat mixture, then stir until everything is evenly covered.
  3. Spread the mixture into the prepared baking pan and compact it firmly into an even layer.
  4. Bake for 20–25 minutes until the edges are golden, the nuts are toasted, and the bars are set.
Topping and Serving
  1. Add flaky sea salt over the warm bars, then allow them to cool completely before slicing.

Notes

Allow the bars to cool fully before slicing so the syrup binder can firm up and the bars maintain their shape.