These easy chocolate nut clusters are crunchy, delicious, and made with just 3 simple ingredients! All you need is your favorite chocolate, roasted mixed nuts, and a little coconut oil. With only 5 minutes of prep and no baking required, they're the perfect sweet treat for snacking, gifting, or satisfying your chocolate cravings.
P.S. You will love my high-protein cookie-dough or chocolate marshmallow recipe next!
These chocolate nut clusters are naturally gluten-free and can easily be made vegan or dairy-free by choosing the right chocolate. They're perfect for lunchboxes, homemade gifts, or a little chocolate treat straight from the fridge!
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❤️ Why You'll Love This Recipe
- Only 3 ingredients: Made with chocolate, roasted nuts, and coconut oil.
- Quick and easy: Just 5 minutes of preparation, with no baking required.
- Perfectly crunchy: Roasted nuts coated in delicious chocolate.
- Easy to customize: Use your favorite nuts and dark, milk, or dairy-free chocolate.
- Great for gifting: A simple homemade chocolate treat for any occasion.
Ingredients Needed & Substitutions
- Mixed nuts: Use your favorite combination of almonds, cashews, peanuts, or walnuts. Roasted nuts give the clusters a delicious crunch. You can also experiment with seeds for a nut-free version.
- Chocolate: Dark, milk, or white chocolate all work. I love dark chocolate for a richer flavor, but milk chocolate makes a sweeter treat. Choose dairy-free chocolate if needed.
- Coconut oil: Just a teaspoon helps the melted chocolate become smooth and easier to coat the nuts.
- Flaky sea salt (optional): A little sprinkle on top balances the sweetness and adds extra flavor.
How to Make Chocolate Nut Clusters
Step 1 – Melt the chocolate. Add the chocolate and coconut oil to a microwave-safe bowl. Microwave in 20–30 second intervals, stirring between each, until completely melted and smooth.
Step 2 – Add the nuts. Stir the roasted mixed nuts into the melted chocolate until evenly coated.
Step 3 – Form the clusters. Line a baking tray with parchment paper. Spoon small portions of the chocolate-coated nuts onto the tray, leaving a little space between each cluster.
Step 4 – Add sea salt (optional). Sprinkle a little flaky sea salt over the clusters for a delicious sweet-and-salty flavor.
Step 5 – Chill until set. Refrigerate for approximately 15–20 minutes, or until the chocolate has hardened. Enjoy!
❓FAQS
Yes! Try adding chopped dried cranberries, raisins, or dried cherries for extra sweetness and texture. Just make sure everything is coated in chocolate.
I recommend using roasted nuts because they have a richer flavor and a delicious crunch. You can use raw nuts, but the clusters may taste slightly different.
They may need a little longer in the refrigerator. Coconut oil can also make chocolate softer at room temperature, so keep the clusters chilled until you're ready to enjoy them.
Yes! You can melt the chocolate on its own. Coconut oil helps make the chocolate smoother and easier to stir, but it's not essential.
Absolutely! Milk chocolate makes sweeter clusters, while white chocolate gives them a creamy flavor. You can use whichever chocolate you prefer.
Storage & Freezing.
Refrigerator: Store chocolate nut clusters in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 2 weeks. Place parchment paper between layers to prevent sticking.
Freezer: Freeze in a freezer-safe container for up to 3 months. Let them sit at room temperature for a few minutes before enjoying.
Make-ahead: These chocolate nut clusters are perfect for preparing ahead of time. Keep them refrigerated until you're ready to serve, especially in warmer weather.
🎁 Festive Tip
These chocolate nut clusters make wonderful homemade Christmas gifts! Pack them into small jars or treat bags, tie with a festive ribbon, and keep them somewhere cool until you're ready to give them away.
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Chocolate Nut Clusters (3 Ingredients)
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 15 Clusters 1x
Description
These easy chocolate nut clusters are crunchy, delicious, and made with just 3 simple ingredients! All you need is your favorite chocolate, roasted mixed nuts, and a little coconut oil. With only 5 minutes of prep and no baking required, they're the perfect sweet treat for snacking, gifting, or satisfying your chocolate cravings.
Ingredients
- 100 g (3.5 oz) chocolate (dark, milk, or white; dairy-free if needed)
- 100 g (3.5 oz) roasted mixed nuts (almonds, cashews, peanuts, or walnuts)
- 1 teaspoon coconut oil
- Optional: pinch of flaky sea salt for topping
Instructions
- Melt the chocolate with the coconut oil in a microwave-safe bowl in short bursts of 20–30 seconds, stirring in between until smooth and glossy.
- Add the nuts and stir until each nut is evenly coated in chocolate
- Spoon clusters onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Aim for bite-sized portions.
- Sprinkle with sea salt if you like that sweet-salty crunch.
- Chill in the fridge for 15–20 minutes, or until firm.
Notes
🌡️ Don’t overheat the chocolate — short bursts in the microwave work best.
🥄 Use a cookie scoop or tablespoon for evenly sized clusters.
🧊 Chill them in the freezer if you’re impatient (guilty 🙋).
🥜 Toast your nuts beforehand for extra flavor.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- 20 minutes (chilling):
- Category: Baking, Cakes, Desserts
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: per cluster
- Calories: 70 kcal
- Sugar: 2.8 g
- Fat: 6.4 g
- Saturated Fat: 2.6 g
- Carbohydrates: 4.6 g
- Fiber: 1.3 g
- Protein: 1.7 g
The calorie information provided for this recipe is an estimate. The accuracy of the calories listed is not guaranteed.
Let me know if you have any questions 🧡🍫 Nikki