Perfect Paleo Chocolate Covered Almond Clusters
These paleo-friendly chocolate covered almond clusters combine toasted almonds and high-quality dark chocolate for a quick, easy, and guilt-free treat perfect for snacking or gifting.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 12 servings 1x
- Category: Snack
- Cuisine: Paleo
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup whole raw almonds
- 6 oz paleo-friendly dark chocolate (70% cacao or higher)
- 1 tablespoon coconut oil (refined or unrefined)
- Pinch of sea salt
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Spread raw almonds on a baking sheet in a single layer and toast for 8-10 minutes, stirring once halfway through, until golden and fragrant. Let cool.
- Set up a double boiler by placing a heatproof bowl over a pot of simmering water. Add dark chocolate and coconut oil. Stir gently until smooth and glossy. Stir in vanilla extract if using.
- Pour toasted almonds into melted chocolate and stir quickly to coat evenly.
- Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Using a spoon or cookie scoop, drop clusters onto the sheet about an inch apart. Sprinkle a pinch of sea salt on each cluster while chocolate is wet.
- Let clusters cool at room temperature until firm, about 20-30 minutes. Alternatively, refrigerate for 15-20 minutes to speed setting. Avoid freezing to prevent chocolate bloom.
- Once set, transfer clusters to a decorative gift box or container lined with parchment or wax paper.
Notes
Use low heat when melting chocolate to avoid graininess. Toast almonds evenly by stirring halfway through. Use a small cookie scoop for uniform cluster sizes. Refrigerate clusters to set faster but avoid freezing to prevent chocolate bloom. Optional add-ins include dried cranberries, coconut flakes, cinnamon, or chili powder for flavor variations.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: About 1 cluster (30g
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 5
- Sodium: 35
- Fat: 14
- Saturated Fat: 4
- Carbohydrates: 12
- Fiber: 3
- Protein: 5
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