This treat is perfect for anyone following a keto diet who misses having chocolate snacks.
These chocolate nut clusters combine the richness of dark chocolate with the satisfying crunch of mixed nuts, creating a dessert that feels like a real indulgence without the sugar crash.
You only need three ingredients, and the prep time is minimal. The hardest part is waiting for them to set in the fridge!
What makes these clusters special is how they satisfy both sweet and salty cravings at once.
The salted nuts add that perfect balance to the smooth chocolate, while the coconut oil helps create the right texture and adds healthy fats that are so important in a keto diet.
These clusters are great to keep in your fridge for when sugar cravings hit. They’re also perfect for bringing to parties or serving to guests – even people who don’t follow a keto diet will enjoy them.
Plus, they store well, so you can make a batch and have them ready whenever you need a quick snack.
👍 Why You’ll Love This Recipe
Only 3 Ingredients: You won’t need to buy a bunch of special ingredients or fill your pantry with items you’ll rarely use. Just chocolate chips, nuts, and coconut oil – that’s all it takes to make these delicious clusters.
Perfect Macros: These clusters are high in healthy fats from both the nuts and coconut oil, while staying low in carbs thanks to the keto friendly chocolate.
This makes them an ideal keto treat that won’t kick you out of ketosis. They’re especially good when you need to increase your fat intake for the day.
Satisfies Chocolate Cravings: When you’re on a keto diet and really want chocolate, these clusters hit the spot perfectly.
The rich, dark chocolate taste combined with the nutty crunch gives you that chocolate fix without the guilt or the carbs.
✨ Recipe Ingredients
👨🍳 How To Make
Follow this easy recipe:
Step 1
Start by lining a baking sheet with parchment paper.
Step 2
Combine the coconut oil and chocolate chips in a microwave-safe bowl. Microwave until the chocolate melts, then mix everything until smooth.
Step 3
Add the nuts to the bowl with the melted chocolate and mix well.
Step 4
Drop spoonfuls of the mixture onto the baking sheet and place in the fridge for 1 hour. Enjoy!
💡Tips
1. Don’t Rush the Melting Process
Melt your chocolate chips and coconut oil in 30 second intervals, stirring well between each round. If you try to melt everything at once, you risk burning the chocolate, which will make it grainy and bitter.
When chocolate burns, there’s no fixing it, and you’ll have to start over. You’ll know the chocolate is properly melted when it’s completely smooth and glossy.
If you see any tiny lumps, keep stirring – the residual heat will often melt them without needing more microwave time.
2. Get Your Surface Ready First
Prepare your parchment-lined baking sheet before you start melting the chocolate. Once the chocolate is melted and mixed with nuts, you need to work fairly quickly before it starts to set.
The parchment paper should be completely flat on the baking sheet – any wrinkles will make your clusters look uneven.
If your parchment paper keeps curling up, put a small dab of the coconut oil on the baking sheet corners to help it stick down.
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FAQ
1. The chocolate mixture is too thick – what should I do?
If your chocolate mixture is too thick to coat the nuts easily, you can add a little more coconut oil, about 1 teaspoon at a time. Stir well after each addition until you reach a consistency that coats the nuts but isn’t too runny.
2. Can I make these without coconut oil?
While coconut oil is important for the right texture and helps the clusters set properly, you could use butter or ghee instead.
However, the clusters might have a slightly different texture and won’t hold their shape as well at room temperature.
The coconut oil helps create that perfect snap when you bite into them and helps them stay solid at room temperature longer than butter would.
Keto Chocolate Nut Clusters
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Instructions
- Start by lining a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Combine the coconut oil and chocolate chips in a microwave-safe bowl. Microwave until the chocolate melts, then mix everything until smooth.
- Add the nuts to the bowl with the melted chocolate and mix well.
- Drop spoonfuls of the mixture onto the baking sheet and place in the fridge for 1 hour. Enjoy!