Nutty Dark Chocolate Sea Salt Squares
Here is the latest recipe added to the Eat Better|Feel Better recipe library today – a tasty, moreish treat that won't hang around in your fridge for long.These nutty squares pack a punch with protein and fibre but won't spike your blood sugar.The perfect sweet treat or snack.
Ingredients
- 1/4 cup Honey
- 1 tbsp Coconut Oil
- 1/2 cup Almonds (chopped)
- 1/2 cup Walnuts (chopped)
- 75 g Dark Chocolate
- 1/2 tsp Sea Salt (course granules)
Instructions
- Line a 8×8 pan with parchment paper
- Heat the honey, coconut oil and a pinch of sea salt in a small sauce pan over medium-low heat for about 10 minutes or until it starts to thicken. Then fold in the almonds, pumpkin seeds and walnuts. Stir until well coated then transfer into your paper lined pan. Press it down firmly into the pan. Transfer the pan to the fridge for 1 hour.
- Once your squares have hardened in the fridge, lift the parchment paper from the pan and then cut the hardened nut mix into squares.
- Create a double boiler by filling a large pot with water and placing a smaller pot inside. Bring to a boil then reduce to a simmer. Ensure no water is able to get into the small pot.
- Add the dark chocolate in the smaller pot and stir until melted.
- Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Dip one end of each square into the dark chocolate. Place on the parchment paper. Repeat until all squares are dipped and then place in the fridge until the chocolate is set.
- Once the chocolate is set, sprinkle the chocolate portion of each square with some coarse ground sea salt.
- Arrange on a decorative plate and serve. Enjoy!