Sesame seeds and peanuts pair well in this healthy energy bar covered in a thin layer of decadent dark chocolate. Crunchy and slightly crumbly, this is your go-to snack when you need a protein boost, but you’re craving something a little more.
Preheat oven 350 degrees F.
Line an 8-inch square baking pan with parchment.
In a small bowl, add peanut butter, honey and vanilla, stirring, until combined.
In a large bowl, add sesame seeds, coconut and peanuts, stirring, until combined.
Add peanut butter and honey mixture, stirring, until combined.
Transfer to prepared pan.
Press into a crust, until mixture forms an even layer to edges.
Bake for 15 minutes, until slightly golden.
Over medium heat, warm a large saucepan.
Add water and simmer.
Fit a small glass bowl inside saucepan, creating a double boiler.
Decrease heat, ensuring water does not splash into the bowl.
Add chocolate and coconut oil to bowl, stirring occasionally, until melted and combined.
Pour melted chocolate mixture over cooked crust, spreading, until evenly distributed.
Freeze for 15 minutes, until set.
Using the parchment, remove bars from baking pan.
Slice bars into 16 pieces.
Serve or store refrigerated.