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dark chocolate almond clusters on a piece of parchment paper with shredded coconut on top
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Dark Chocolate Almond Clusters

Dark chocolate almond clusters are made with five simple ingredients and are paleo and vegan friendly!
Course Dessert, Snacks
Cuisine American
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings 12 to 18 clusters, depending on size
Calories 213kcal
Author Spoonful of Flavor

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.

Notes

SUBSTITUTIONS:
  • 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.
STORAGE: Store the dark chocolate almond clusters in a sealed container in the refrigerator for up to a week.

Nutrition

Serving: 0g | Calories: 213kcal | Carbohydrates: 10g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 17g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 0mg | Sodium: 1mg | Potassium: 232mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 5IU | Calcium: 69mg | Iron: 1.5mg