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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!

chocolate caramel nut clusters christmasIf I had to name two ingredients that I seem to buy in abundance this time of year then it has to be chocolate and nuts. Christmas just isn’t Christmas without having these nibbles to hand so I thought why not make them even better by combining them with some caramel. Mmmmm…. festive treats at their best!

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?!!

caramel nut turtlesI use cupcake tins to make these as it means I get a nice round shape to the clusters but it’s fine to use a normal baking tray instead. The first layer of chocolate sets the bottom of the clusters and binds the nuts together. Once this has cooled and set the caramel layer sits easily on top and the final layer of chocolate encases the top of the clusters. It sounds complicated but honestly they are so simple to make.

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.

chocolate caramel christmas treatsThese clusters would make a lovely edible gift. Simply wrap them up in cellophane and decorate with a festive ribbon. Your friends will be begging you for the recipe!

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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

 

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Comments

  1. Beatrice says

    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!

    ★★★★★

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  2. Nicole says

    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?

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    • Ciara Attwell says

      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

  11. Chloe @ The Loveliest Food says

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

    Thanks so much for linking up to Recipe Swap Club,

    Chloe x

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  12. Lucy Parissi says

    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

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  14. Vicki Montague says

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

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  15. De Tout Coeur Limousin says

    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

    ★★★★★

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  16. Sarah James says

    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

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