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    Author: Donna | Published: May 15, 2023 |

    3 Ingredient Chocolate Covered Almond Clusters

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    These chocolate covered almond clusters are super easy to make with a few ingredients. They come together in less than 30 minutes!

    Chocolate clusters being taken from a bowl and placed on some parchment paper to rest
    Lovingly referred to as almond delights in our house, this is one treat that is always super popular!
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    • 3 Ingredient Chocolate Covered Almond Clusters
    • Notes About This Recipe
    • What Is An Almond Cluster
    • How Do You Assemble The Chocolate Clusters?
    • Frequently Asked Questions
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    3 Ingredient Chocolate Covered Almond Clusters

    My sweet tooth has really changed over the years, and instead of the sickly sweet creme eggs I used to fall for, I now prefer a mix of sweet and savory for a treat.

    These chocolate covered almond clusters fit the bill exactly, with whole creamy almonds smothered in melted chocolate and topped with a sprinkle of sea salt.

    The best kind of chocolatey treat around if you ask me!

    The best thing is that a big batch can be made and stored in the fridge or freezer for snacking happiness all week long.

    Notes About This Recipe

    • Chocolate: feel free to use whatever chocolate you prefer. I prefer dark chocolate (and using it also prevents the hubby and kids from eating them all), however, milk chocolate, white chocolate, sugar-free stevia-sweetened chocolate or a keto chocolate brand would work just as well.
    • Almonds: I used unsalted almonds because the sea salt adds enough saltiness for me. However, if you like things a touch saltier, salted almonds would be just fine. 
    • Salt: be sure to sprinkle some salt on the chocolate before it sets so that it sticks to the top of the almond cluster.
    • Substitutions: you can swap out the almonds for another favorite nut or even some dried berries if preferred (wild blueberries are amazing paired with dark chocolate). 
    • Cool: the clusters need to be placed in the fridge to set. If they are left on the bench then they will remain tacky unless the room is quite cool. They can also be placed in the freezer to harden if you are in a hurry.
    • Store: these clusters will keep in an airtight container in a cool area for about a week. They will keep in the fridge for a month, or the freezer for about 2-3 months if stored in an airtight container.
    • Size: you can make bigger clusters if preferred. I just found the 1-inch cookie scoop to make the perfect size.
    A white bowl containing a stack of chocolate covered almond clusters with one bitten through to show the almonds inside
    Use whole almonds to make this a super quick treat to whip together.

    What Is An Almond Cluster

    Chocolate covered almond delights are a super simple, but delicious, chocolatey treat. Whole almonds are covered in melted chocolate and topped with a sprinkle of sea salt.

    Once they have had time to set, the chocolate solidifies, and the cluster becomes crunchy and creamy all at the same time.

    They make the perfect afternoon pick-me-up.

    How Do You Assemble The Chocolate Clusters?

    Simply line a baking sheet or another moveable flat surface with parchment paper or a silicone baking sheet.

    Pop the chocolate chips into a medium mixing bowl, and microwave for about 2 minutes, pausing every 30 seconds to stir. Once the mixture is smooth and creamy, it is ready.

    Add the almonds to the mixing bowl and fold them in until they’re fully coated in the melted chocolate.

    Whole almonds added to a bowl of melted chocolate
    Melt the chocolate and add the almonds.
    Almonds coated in melted chocolate in a glass bowl
    Mix everything well to combine.

    Using a 1-inch cookie scoop, fill the scoop until it is full and empty the chocolate almond mixture onto the prepared sheet. 

    Repeat until all the mixture has been used.

    Scooping the chocolate almond mixture with a cookie scoop and placing it on parchment paper
    Using a cookie scoop, scoop the mixture onto parchment.
    Repeat the scooping process until all of the chocolate mixture has been used up
    Repeat the process until all of the mixture has been used up and you have a tray of chocolate treats.

    Immediately sprinkle each cluster with a bit of sea salt and pop it all into the fridge for about 20 minutes, until set.

    Frequently Asked Questions

    Can almond clusters be stored at room temperature?

    They can if the room is not too hot. Treat them as you would any chocolate bar.

    Can I substitute almonds for another nut?

    Yes. You can use any nut you prefer. Be mindful of whether the nuts are salted or not, as this can change the flavor of the treat completely.

    If you are looking for more chocolate treats then you should check out these Crunchy Quinoa Chocolate Superfood Bars or this Raspberry Dark Chocolate Granola.

    Happy Eating!

    Donna xx

    If you try these and love them, I would really appreciate it if you left a comment below the recipe card, or added a 5-star rating to the card itself.

    Recipe

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    3 Ingredient Chocolate Covered Almond Clusters

    These easy 3 Ingredient Chocolate Almond Clusters are perfect for the holidays or anytime you need a chocolate fix. Some chocolate chips, whole almonds, sea salt, and a few minutes is all thats needed to prepare this decadent treat. Easy to make healthy as well by switching to a sugar-free chocolate chip.
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    Prep Time 7 minutes mins
    Cook Time 2 minutes mins
    Cooling Time 20 minutes mins
    Total Time 29 minutes mins
    Course Chocolate
    Cuisine Anytime
    Servings 12 clusters
    Calories 175 kcal

    Equipment

    • Large Baking Sheet or Flat Surface
    • 1-Inch Cookie Scoop
    • Medium Mixing Bowl

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    Ingredients
      

    • 1 Bag semi-sweet chocolate chips 12 ounces/350g
    • 2 ⅓ cups salted or unsalted almonds
    • pinch coarse sea salt
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    Instructions
     

    • Line a baking sheet or another moveable flat surface with parchment paper.
    • Add the chocolate chips to a medium mixing bowl and microwave for 2 minutes, pausing every 30 seconds to stir. Microwave until the mixture is smooth and creamy when stirred.
      1 Bag semi-sweet chocolate chips
    • Add the almonds to the mixing bowl and fold them in until they’re fully coated.
      2 ⅓ cups salted or unsalted almonds
    • Using a 1-inch cookie scoop, fill the scoop until perfectly full and place on the prepared sheet.
    • Repeat until all the mixture has been used.
    • Immediately sprinkle each cluster with a bit of sea salt.
      pinch coarse sea salt
    • Place in the fridge for 20 minutes or until set. Enjoy!

    Notes

    Store
    • If you leave the clusters out of the fridge, they will definitely need a cooler room to harden. If not, they will remain tacky or melt.
    • I tend to use the freezer if I’m in a hurry.
    • These will keep in an airtight container in a cool area for about a week. They will keep in the fridge for a month, in an airtight container. They will keep up to 2-3 months when stored in the same manner in the freezer.
    Substitutions
    • You can swap out the almonds for another favorite nut or dried fruit.
    • Use whatever type of chocolate is preferred. I use semi-sweet, but dark chocolate, milk chocolate, or white chocolate would work just as well.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 175kcalCarbohydrates: 7gProtein: 6gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 9gTrans Fat: 0.01gCholesterol: 0.1mgSodium: 1mgPotassium: 217mgFiber: 4gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 1IUCalcium: 76mgIron: 1mg
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    The information shown is an estimate provided by an online nutrition calculator. It should not be considered a substitute for a professional nutritionist’s advice.

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    1. Claire says

      May 23, 2023 at 10:33 pm

      I buy almond clusters from my local whole food shop and they never last long. My kids just wolf them down.
      Anyway I thought I would give making them a go and I was so happy with the result.
      It was easier than I thought and the results were great.
      THANK YOU

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    2. Shilpa says

      May 19, 2023 at 8:41 pm

      Omg I loved it. They are so easy to makes and much better tasting than the store-bought ones.

      Reply
    3. Chichi says

      May 17, 2023 at 1:33 pm

      We couldn’t have enough of these. They are so good. Will have to double the batch next time.

      Reply
    4. Ksenia says

      May 17, 2023 at 10:21 am

      I usually end up buying these at the bulk store near my house, but then I saw your recipe and HAD to try to make them! Well, I'm happy to report that after a few hours chilling in my fridge, these babies were saved me $10/month AND tasted better than the storebought version!

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    5. Sue says

      May 17, 2023 at 3:46 am

      When I saw your recipe I knew I had to make it right away. I already had everything I needed! Boy are they tasty, it definitely is what I needed to satisfy my chocolate craving - thank you!

      Reply
    6. Sherry says

      May 17, 2023 at 1:39 am

      Your 3 ingredient chocolate covered almond clusters recipe tastes amazing and is perfect for my dessert charcuterie board that I created for a baby shower that I am hosting. Thank you for a great easy dessert idea!

      Reply
    7. Jenn says

      May 16, 2023 at 9:13 pm

      These are so simple but they are amazing! I am nutty for almonds and chocolate and I'm tired of buying them but now I'll make them on my own! So easy and much less expensive!

      Reply
    8. Betsy says

      May 16, 2023 at 9:11 pm

      Adding the sea salt gives them a lovely little pop! Delicious!

      Reply
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