5.0 from 12 votes
Dark Chocolate Almond Clusters
Dark chocolate almond clusters are made with five simple ingredients and are paleo and vegan friendly!
Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Total Time
50 mins
Servings: 12 to 18 clusters, depending on size
Calories: 213 kcal
Course:
Dessert , Snacks
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 1/4 cup shredded coconut flakes
- 4 ounces bittersweet chocolate chopped
- 3 teaspoons coconut oil
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 cups raw almonds unsalted
Instructions
- Line a baking sheet with parchment paper; set aside.
- Place the shredded coconut in a small skillet. Cook over medium heat, stirring frequently, until the flakes are golden brown; set aside.
- Melt the chopped chocolate and coconut oil in a heatproof bowl set over a pot of simmering water. Once melted, add vanilla and stir. Remove from heat and let cool 10 minutes, until slightly thickened.
- Stir the almonds into the chocolate then spoon mounds onto the prepared baking sheet. Sprinkle with toasted coconut. Place in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes until hardened.
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Notes
- SUBSTITUTIONS:
- STORAGE: Store the dark chocolate almond clusters in a sealed container in the refrigerator for up to a week.
- Store the dark chocolate almond clusters in a sealed container in the refrigerator for up to a week.
- Chocolate: You can use dairy free chocolate chocolate or semi-sweet or milk chocolate.
- Almonds: You can use roasted salted almonds but the flavor will be slightly different.
- You can omit the coconut and use sea salt instead.
Nutrition Information
Serving
0g
Calories
213kcal
(11%)
Carbohydrates
10g
(3%)
Protein
5g
(10%)
Fat
17g
(26%)
Saturated Fat
4g
(20%)
Cholesterol
0mg
(0%)
Sodium
1mg
(0%)
Potassium
232mg
(7%)
Fiber
3g
(12%)
Sugar
4g
(8%)
Vitamin A
5IU
(0%)
Calcium
69mg
(7%)
Iron
1.5mg
(8%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 12to 18 clusters, depending on size
Amount Per Serving
Calories 213
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 0g | |
| Calories | 213kcal | 11% |
| Carbohydrates | 10g | 3% |
| Protein | 5g | 10% |
| Fat | 17g | 26% |
| Saturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 0% |
| Sodium | 1mg | 0% |
| Potassium | 232mg | 5% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 4g | 8% |
| Vitamin A | 5IU | 0% |
| Calcium | 69mg | 7% |
| Iron | 1.5mg | 8% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.