Seeded Crunch Bars

By Jahel

Ingredients

• 1/4 c chia seeds
• 1/4 c hemp seeds
• 12 oz. milk chocolate chips (2 c)
• 12 oz. Semisweet chocolate chips (2 c)
• 1-1/2 c puffed rice cereal
• 1 t flaky sea salt

Preparation

Step 1

Line 8" square pan with parchment paper. Mix chia and hemp seeds in a small bowl. Set aside 2 T of mixture for topping.
Microwave chocolate chips on high until melted, about 90 seconds. Let cool slightly. Gradually add seed mixture and cereal to chocolate stirring until combined.
Spread into baking dish and smooth top. Tap bottom of dish firmly on surface to release air bubbles.
Top with salt and reserved seed mixture. Refrigerate until set, about 30 minutes. Let stand at room temperature for 10 minutes before slicing into 24 bars. Store tightly covered in fridge for up to 2 weeks. Bring to room temp before serving.