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Puffed buckwheat bars

Puffed Buckwheat Chocolate Bars with Hazelnut Butter

Prep Time 15 minutes
Freeze time 2 hours
Servings: 12 large bars

Ingredients
  

  • 180 g hazelnut butter ¾ cup
  • 75 g honey ¼ cup
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 40 g puffed buckwheat 3 cups
  • 200 g dark chocolate about 1 ¼ cups chopped or chips
  • Optional: 2 tablespoon hazelnut butter for the chocolate topping
  • Flaky sea salt

Method
 

  1. In a mixing bowl, stir together the hazelnut butter, honey, and vanilla extract until smooth.
  2. Add the puffed buckwheat and mix until fully coated.
  3. Line a loaf pan or glass container with parchment paper and transfer the mixture into it. Press it down firmly using the bottom of a glass or a spatula. I used two containers for this recipe.
  4. In a double boiler, melt the dark chocolate. If using, stir in the extra hazelnut butter for a creamier finish.
  5. Pour the melted chocolate over the packed buckwheat mixture and spread it evenly.
  6. Sprinkle sea salt on top.
  7. Freeze for about 2 hours or until the chocolate is firm.
  8. Remove from the freezer, cut into bars, and store in the fridge.

Notes

Nutrition (Per large bar – 12 servings)

  • Calories: ~270
  • Fat: 18g
  • Saturated Fat: 6g
  • Carbohydrates: 22g
  • Sugar: 13g
  • Fiber: 3g
  • Protein: 5g