Dark Chocolate Nut Squares Recipe
These Dark Chocolate Nut Squares are a delicious and healthy snack combining a variety of nuts and seeds with a touch of maple syrup, baked to golden perfection, and finished with a rich drizzle of dark chocolate. Perfect as a nutritious treat or energy-boosting bite.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20-25 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 12 squares 1x
- Category: Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: International
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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Nuts and Seeds
- 75g almonds
- 55g cashews
- 30g pecans
- 40g pumpkin seeds
- 1/2 tbsp chia seeds
Other Ingredients
- 1 1/2 tbsp maple syrup
- Pinch of salt
- 50g dark chocolate, melted
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 180°C (160°C fan) or 350°F to prepare for baking.
- Mix Ingredients: In a mixing bowl, combine the almonds, cashews, pecans, pumpkin seeds, chia seeds, a pinch of salt, and maple syrup. Stir well to evenly coat all the nuts and seeds with the syrup and seasoning.
- Press into Moulds: Press the mixture firmly into your chosen moulds; a square silicone ice tray works well for individual squares.
- Bake: Place the moulds in the oven and bake for 20-25 minutes until the nut mixture is golden brown and crunchy.
- Cool: Remove from the oven and allow the nut squares to cool completely in the moulds so they set properly.
- Add Chocolate: Drizzle the melted dark chocolate over the cooled squares or dip each square individually into the chocolate for full coverage.
- Set Chocolate: Refrigerate the squares just until the chocolate is set and firm.
- Serve and Enjoy: Your Dark Chocolate Nut Squares are now ready to enjoy as a nutritious and satisfying snack.
Notes
- Use a silicone mould for easy removal of squares.
- Store leftover squares in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to one week.
- For a different flavor, try adding a pinch of cinnamon or a splash of vanilla extract to the nut mixture.
- You can substitute the maple syrup with honey if preferred.
- Ensure the chocolate is melted gently over a double boiler to avoid burning.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 square (approx. 25g)
- Calories: 160 kcal
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 30 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 12 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
Keywords: dark chocolate, nut squares, healthy snack, baked nuts, maple syrup snack, gluten free snack, vegetarian treats
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