How to Make Copycat KIND Bars

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• Ready In: 50 mins
• Serves: 20
• Yields: 20 bars

Ingredients

• 2  cups  whole toasted  unsalted almonds
• 3⁄4 cup  whole roasted unsalted peanuts
• 3⁄4 cup  toasted walnuts, chopped
• 1⁄2 cup  crispy rice cereal
• 1  tablespoon flax seed
• 1⁄2 cup honey
• 1⁄3 cup  brown rice syrup
• 3⁄4 teaspoon sea salt
• 1  teaspoon vanilla
• 1  cup  dark chocolate chips
• 1  tablespoon  vegetable oil

Directions

1. 1. Combine toasted almonds, peanuts, rice cereal and flaxseed in a large bowl and set aside.
2. 2. Combine honey, brown rice syrup, ¼ teaspoon salt and vanilla in a saucepan over medium-high heat, stirring frequently, until mixture reaches 260°F on a candy thermometer (hard ball stage).
3. 3. Immediately pour this syrup over combined nuts and stir until evenly coated.
4. 4.Quickly transfer mixture to a greased 9”x13” baking sheet and spread evenly.
5. 5. Sprinkle with remaining sea salt.
6. 6. Cool for twenty minutes.
7. 7. Cut into twenty bars.
8. 8. Combine chocolate and oil and microwave until melted (approx. 1 minute).
9. 9. Use fork to drizzle chocolate over bars.
10. 10. Let cool until chocolate hardens.
11. 11. Wrap bars individually in parchment paper and store in an airtight container for up to 1 week.
12. Try adding dried fruit or different nut varieties to these recipes to mimic your favorite KIND Bar flavors or get creative and come up with your own combinations!