Healthy Snacks Under 300 Calories: Dark Chocolate Nut Clusters
I LOVE a good dark chocolate pick me up in the afternoon, and these dark chocolate nut clusters are so easy to make...
Servings: 12
Calories: 252kcal
Ingredients
- 13 oz bar of dark chocolate (at least 72%)
- 1 cup raw almonds or cashews, cut into large pieces
- large flake sea salt
Instructions
- Line a tray with parchment or waxed paper and set aside.
- Chop the bar of chocolate into pieces and place in a heat proof bowl.
- Put about an inch of water in the bottom of a small pot and bring
- it to a simmer.
- Place the chocolate bowl on top of the pot and melt, stirring occasionally.
- Once it has melted completely, stir in the nuts.
- Spoon the mixture out onto the tray in 12 rounds.
- Sprinkle the tops with a pinch of sea salt flakes.
- Allow the chocolate to harden completely.
- Store in an airtight container in a cool, dark place.
- Tip: Avoid putting the chocolate in the freezer or fridge, as it can cause the chocolate to look white and powdery on the outside.
Nutrition
Serving: 1g | Calories: 252kcal | Carbohydrates: 17g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 19g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Cholesterol: 1mg | Sodium: 6mg | Potassium: 304mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 8g | Vitamin A: 12IU | Calcium: 54mg | Iron: 4mg