These chocolate peanut snacking clusters have a wonderful peanut-buttery chocolate flavor and a nice crunch thanks to roasted peanuts. If you are looking for a last-minute holiday recipe to bring to a party or family gathering, look no further!
No need to make a batch of cookies when you can whip up these delicious clusters. Chocolate + Peanut Butter+ Nuts are the perfect treat!
This recipe is super easy to make, and I bet you have all of the ingredients already in your pantry. Made with just 4 ingredients – chocolate, peanuts, peanut butter and coconut oil.
Plus, research shows that chocolate, especially dark chocolate, can be a great addition to your diet and has many health benefits.
These cutie pie little chocolate peanut snacking clusters are one of my favorite no-bake healthier candy recipes to make. They only have a few minutes of actual prep time, then they finish coming together with a short time in the refrigerator.
They seriously taste like candy but are so easy to make, it’s pretty unbelievable. I don’t believe there is any combination more classic than the pairing of chocolate and peanut butter. Combine that deliciousness with nuts in this simple recipe and you have got a winner!
Now, I used peanuts to make the nut clusters. But you can actually use any nuts you want! You can also add raisins, apricots, dried pineapple, cranberries, whatever you like!
Make your own creation but whatever you put in them, you can bank of it that these nut clusters will be sweet, salty, nutty and crunchy, and incredibly delicious. Everyone who tries them, thinks they are amazing and has no clue they are sugar-free.
They also make standout gifts – box them up with each cluster in its own foil or paper candy cup.
Anyways, I hope you enjoy this recipe as much as I do.
Chocolate Peanut Snacking Clusters
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups peanuts, roasted, salted, crushed or chopped
- 1 cup chocolate chips
- 1/3 cup peanut (or any other nut or seed) butter
- 1 tablespoon coconut oil
Toppings Optional
- Sprinkles for a festive touch or for a themed event
- Desiccated coconut
- Chopped nuts
Instructions
- Line a baking sheet or tray with parchment paper or use a silicon tray.Place chocolate chips and coconut oil in medium sized dish and microwave at 50% power with 30 second bursts stirring between each one until melted and smooth.Or use double boiler method - (pot of boiling water with a bowl resting on top) melt the chocolate chips and the coconut oil together.Once melted, stir in the peanut butter and add in the peanuts, stirring until well combined.Scoop out about tablespoon-size spoonful’s at a time onto the baking sheetMakes around 10-12 clusters, depending on your preferred size. Allow to set in the fridge. Once cool, store in an airtight container.Store leftovers in the refrigerator for up to about 7 days.
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