Description
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
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- Once the clusters have cooled and set use a knife to loosen the edges and remove them from the cupcake tray.
- 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