These No-Bake Nut and Seed Bars are a perfect treat when you’re craving something sweet but want to avoid baking and flour. Packed with nutritious nuts and seeds, and topped with a luscious caramel and chocolate layer, these bars are both delicious and satisfying.
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup almonds (80 g)
- 1/2 cup peanuts (70 g)
- 1/4 cup hazelnuts (35 g)
- 1/4 cup pumpkin seeds (30 g)
- 1/2 cup sunflower seeds (60 g)
- 1/4 cup flaxseed (30 g)
- 1 cup sugar (200 g)
- 1/2 cup whipping cream (110 g)
- 1/2 cup butter (120 g)
- 200 g chocolate
Nutrition Information
- Serving Size: 1 bar (assuming 12 bars)
- Number of Servings: 12
- Calories: 290
- Total Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
- Sodium: 50mg
- Total Carbohydrates: 24g
- Dietary Fiber: 3g
- Sugars: 18g
- Protein: 6g
Method of Preparation
Step 1: Prepare the Form
- Line the form: Line a 30 cm x 20 cm form with parchment paper to prevent sticking.
Step 2: Roast the Nuts and Seeds
- Roast almonds, peanuts, and hazelnuts: Place almonds, peanuts, and hazelnuts in a pan and fry them over medium heat until golden. Pour them into the prepared mold.
- Roast pumpkin seeds, sunflower seeds, and flax seeds: In the same pan, fry pumpkin seeds, sunflower seeds, and flax seeds until golden. Pour them into the mold with the nuts.
Step 3: Prepare the Caramel
- Caramelize the sugar: Pour sugar into the pan and melt it over low heat until it caramelizes. Stir constantly to avoid burning.
- Add whipping cream: Carefully add the whipping cream to the caramel, stirring constantly until well combined.
- Incorporate the butter: Add butter to the caramel mixture and stir continuously until fully integrated and smooth.
Step 4: Assemble the Bars
- Pour the caramel over nuts and seeds: Pour the caramel mixture over the nuts and seeds in the mold. Ensure it covers the nuts and seeds evenly.
- Cool the mixture: Leave the mixture to cool, then cover the mold and refrigerate for 30 minutes to set.
Step 5: Add the Chocolate Layer
- Melt the chocolate: Melt 200 g of chocolate over a double boiler or in the microwave until smooth.
- Pour the chocolate: Pour the melted chocolate over the cooled caramel-nut mixture in the mold.
- Decorate with remaining chocolate: Set aside one tablespoon of chocolate and use it to decorate the top of the dessert after it has cooled.
Step 6: Final Steps
- Cool and set: Allow the chocolate to cool and set completely. You can refrigerate it for faster setting.
- Cut and serve: Once fully set, remove from the mold, cut into bars, and serve.
Tips for Perfecting Your Bars
- Constant stirring: Ensure you stir the caramel constantly to prevent it from burning and to achieve a smooth consistency.
- Even layers: Spread the caramel and chocolate layers evenly to ensure each bite has a perfect balance of flavors.
- Storage: Store the bars in an airtight container in the refrigerator to keep them fresh and prevent the chocolate from melting.
Conclusion
These No-Bake Nut and Seed Bars are an easy and delicious way to satisfy your sweet tooth. With a delightful combination of roasted nuts, seeds, caramel, and chocolate, they’re sure to become a favorite treat. Enjoy making and indulging in these satisfying bars!