Dark Chocolate Coconut Almond Clusters
Yield: 12 to 18 clusters, depending on size
Dark chocolate coconut almond clusters are made with five simple ingredients and are paleo and vegan friendly! They are the perfect snack or dessert to satisfy your craving for sweets!
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. Store in a sealed container in the refrigerator for up to a week.
Notes
You can use dairy free chocolate chips or even use semi-sweet or milk chocolate chips.
Source: Spoonful of Flavor
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
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