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Chocolate Caramel Nut Clusters

December 10, 2014 by Ciara Attwell, Updated November 5, 2020

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Christmas snacks CAN be healthy! These Chocolate Caramel Nut Clusters are high in protein and low in sugar, the perfect paleo snack for the festive period!

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I know I seem to be posting a lot of sweet treat recipes at the moment but hey, it’s Christmas and technically these Nut Clusters are healthy…. antioxidant rich dark chocolate, protein packed nuts and refined sugar-free caramel… it’s all good for us right?!!

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I used cashews, pecans and almonds but you can use any of your favourite nuts. To keep these treats as healthy as possible and low in sugar I used 70% cocoa chocolate but any type will work well.

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Chocolate Caramel Nut Clusters


★★★★★ 5 from 8 reviews
  • Author: Ciara @ My Fussy Eater
  • Prep Time: 10 mins
  • Cook Time: 15 mins
  • Total Time: 25 minutes
  • Yield: 12 1x
  • Category: Snacks
  • Cuisine: European
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Christmas snacks CAN be healthy! These Chocolate Caramel Nut Clusters are high in protein and low in sugar, the perfect paleo snack for the festive period!


Ingredients

  • 200g dark chocolate
  • 150g mixed nuts
  • 7 tbsp coconut sugar
  • 5 tbsp cold water
  • 80ml coconut milk
  • desiccated coconut or sea salt to garnish

Instructions

  1. Break the chocolate into small chunks and melt it either in the microwave or in a heat proof bowl over a pan of boiling water on the hob.
  2. Divide the mixed nuts between the twelve holes in a cupcake tray. Pour 1/2 tablespoon of the melted chocolate on top of each pile of nuts and place the tray in the fridge to allow the chocolate to harden.
  3. Meanwhile make the caramel by heating the coconut sugar and water together in a pan over a medium heat. Bring to the boil before adding the coconut milk and reducing to a high simmer. Cook for 10 -15 minutes until the caramel thickens, stirring regularly.
  4. When the caramel is ready remove the cupcake tray from the fridge and spoon approximately 1/2 teaspoon of caramel on top of each of the clusters. Add a final 1/2 tablespoon of melted chocolate on top and garnish with desiccated coconut or sea salt. Refridgerate again for 10 minutes.
  5. Once the clusters have cooled and set use a knife to loosen the edges and remove them from the cupcake tray.
  6. Store in an airtight container at room temperature or in the fridge for up to a week.

Notes

Optional: Drizzle the clusters with any remaining caramel once the chocolate has hardened

1 Cluster (not including garnish)20213.9 g8.7 mg13.2 g4.8 g18.7 g2.1 g3.5 g
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Comments

  1. Beatrice says

    March 1, 2018 at 11:02 am

    Desperately need the snow to stop so I can get to the shops and get the ingredients to try these! Everything I love in a snack!

    ★★★★★

    Reply
  2. Nicole says

    February 26, 2015 at 10:00 pm

    Hi,
    These clusters sound fab. New to coconut milk etc. When I searched online it seems you get one in a carton like other milk products or the type I know that you put in curries. Which type I’d used in your recipe?

    Reply
    • Ciara Attwell says

      February 26, 2015 at 10:12 pm

      Hi Nicole, I always use canned coconut milk. The type in cartons (like other milk products) often has lots of unnecessary additives, making it less healthy and also I can’t guarantee that the recipe would work the same.

      Reply
  3. Kaian says

    February 8, 2015 at 7:47 pm

    Would cashew milk work in place of coconut milk?

    Reply
    • Ciara Attwell says

      February 8, 2015 at 9:37 pm

      I’m sorry I haven’t tried it with cashew milk so I can’t say for certain that it would

      Reply
  4. Fiver Feeds says

    December 28, 2014 at 7:01 pm

    These clusters looks amazing, I’ll have to make them as soon as possible! Great recipe!

    ★★★★★

    Reply
    • Ciara Attwell says

      December 29, 2014 at 10:14 am

      Thank you. We really love them in our house!

      Reply
  5. Honest mum says

    December 20, 2014 at 12:53 pm

    These look gorgeous! Thanks for linking up to #tastytuesdays x

    ★★★★★

    Reply
    • Ciara Attwell says

      December 20, 2014 at 8:31 pm

      Thanks Vicki! xx

      Reply
  6. Sarah (@tamingtwins) says

    December 18, 2014 at 10:14 pm

    ARE YOU SERIOUS?! These are the stuff dreams are made of. I think you may be my food idol, you blog all of the things I want to eat but made a bit healthy. Thank you! x

    ★★★★★

    Reply
    • Ciara Attwell says

      December 20, 2014 at 12:15 pm

      Thank you so much Sarah. That means a lot coming from you 🙂

      Reply
  7. Californian Mum in London says

    December 17, 2014 at 10:36 pm

    Wow! I am definitely going to make these. They look beyond delicious! #tastytuesdays

    Reply
    • Ciara Attwell says

      December 17, 2014 at 10:41 pm

      Thank you. They are so tasty. Hope you love them!

      Reply
  8. Catherine says

    December 17, 2014 at 7:19 am

    these look AMAZING! #recipeswapclub

    Reply
    • Ciara Attwell says

      December 17, 2014 at 10:40 pm

      Thank you Catherine!

      Reply
  9. Sophie says

    December 16, 2014 at 9:05 am

    These look delicious and would make perfect edible gifts!

    Reply
    • Ciara Attwell says

      December 16, 2014 at 9:12 am

      Thank you Sophie!

      Reply
  10. Nic from Nic's Nutrition says

    December 15, 2014 at 8:00 pm

    OMG these look amazing!! Discovered you from the recipe swap… yum!!! xx

    ★★★★★

    Reply
    • Ciara Attwell says

      December 15, 2014 at 8:43 pm

      Thank you Nic. I love recipe swaps for discovering new blogs!

      Reply
  11. Chloe @ The Loveliest Food says

    December 15, 2014 at 6:54 pm

    Oh my. These look incredible and your photo’s are absolutely gorgeous!

    Thanks so much for linking up to Recipe Swap Club,

    Chloe x

    Reply
    • Ciara Attwell says

      December 15, 2014 at 8:42 pm

      Thank you Chloe! xx

      Reply
  12. Lucy Parissi says

    December 14, 2014 at 5:10 pm

    These look delicious Ciara! Haven’t come across coconut sugar before but I will be on the lookout. Would love to try them out (well you say they are healthy but I need to check, right?)
    thanks for linking to #CookBlogShare

    Reply
    • Ciara Attwell says

      December 15, 2014 at 1:05 pm

      You should be able to find coconut sugar in a good health food store. Or I buy it in bulk on Amazon. And yes, as they are totally healthy you can have as many as you like!!!

      Reply
  13. Julie @ Running in a Skirt says

    December 14, 2014 at 4:38 pm

    Gorgeous! These look so tasty!

    ★★★★★

    Reply
    • Ciara Attwell says

      December 15, 2014 at 1:05 pm

      Thank you Julie!

      Reply
  14. Vicki Montague says

    December 12, 2014 at 3:47 pm

    Ah, these look amazing! What a great idea! Love the sound of the caramel although getting coconut sugar isn’t too easy..

    Reply
    • Ciara Attwell says

      December 12, 2014 at 7:49 pm

      You should be able to get it in most health food shops Vicki. Or I bulk buy it from Amazon, that’s the cheapest place. x

      Reply
  15. De Tout Coeur Limousin says

    December 12, 2014 at 3:28 pm

    Wow! This looks so good and healthy too. Have been looking for chocolate recipes to serve after festive dinners. This would be great with a cup of coffee. Bonjour and bon appetit too via #festivefoodfridays

    ★★★★★

    Reply
    • Ciara Attwell says

      December 12, 2014 at 7:49 pm

      You are so right. This would be amazing after dinner with coffee. Merci!

      Reply
  16. Sarah James says

    December 12, 2014 at 10:01 am

    Chocolate, toffee & nuts, a delicious combo. My mouth is watering at the sight of these little beauties. I’ve never made caramel with coconut sugar & milk before, going to give it a try.
    Popping over from #FestiveFoodFridays

    Reply
    • Ciara Attwell says

      December 12, 2014 at 7:50 pm

      You definitely have to try the caramel Sarah. It’s so good!

      Reply
  17. Potty Mouthed Mummy says

    December 12, 2014 at 8:30 am

    Oh my, these look amazing. I adore chocolate and nut combinations. Will definitely be trying these xx

    Reply
    • Ciara Attwell says

      December 12, 2014 at 7:50 pm

      Thank you. Hope you like them as much as we do!

      Reply
  18. Mirta Porley says

    December 12, 2014 at 1:58 am

    My God how wonderful .I will prepare them for gifts at Christmas

    ★★★★★

    Reply
    • Ciara Attwell says

      December 12, 2014 at 8:17 am

      They would make fab Christmas gifts Mirta!

      Reply

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