Low Sugar Fruit and Nut Chocolate Clusters Recipe

low sugar fruit and nut chocolates on pottery plate

4.78 from 9 votes

Low Sugar Fruit and Nut Chocolate Clusters Recipe

This quick and easy candy is basically a low-sugar version of the more traditional nut clusters found in most chocolate candy assortments. The deep rich chocolate provides the perfect light, yet satisfying, perfectly portion-controlled ending to any dinner, or makes an elegant addition to any holiday platter.

Prep Time5

Cook Time2

Total Time7

Course: Dessert

Cuisine: American

Keyword: chocolate candy bites, fruity chocolates, nutty chocolates

Servings:

Author: Brenda Garrison | Simple Nourished Living

Equipment

Ingredients

1/4 cup walnuts, toasted (optional) and chopped
1/4 cup sliced almonds, toasted (optional) and chopped
1 tablespoon dried cranberries, chopped
1 tablespoon raisins, chopped
3 ounces semisweet chocolate chips (I used Ghirardelli)

Instructions

Line a sheet pan with parchment paper and set aside.
Add nuts to a non-stick skillet and dry roast for just a couple of minutes (optional).
Chop nuts and fruit. Add to a single bowl, or keep items separate if your prefer.
Add 2 ounces of chocolate chips to a glass bowl and microwave at 50 percent power for 30 seconds. Remove bowl and stir chocolate.
Microwave at 50 percent power for another 15-20 seconds. Remove bowl and stir in remaining ounce of chocolate chips.
Continue to stir until chocolate is completely melted. If necessary, return to microwave for 5 second intervals.
Drop 1 teaspoon of chocolate onto parchment paper and spread into a 2-3 inch circle with back of spoon. Quickly repeat with remaining chocolate to make a total of 12 chocolate disks.
Sprinkle fruit and nuts over the top and press lightly so the toppings stick to the chocolate.
Let cool until chocolate firms (approximately 45 minutes) or refrigerate for 20 minutes if you can't wait.

Notes

Serving size: 1 fruit and nut chocolate cluster

WW Points: 3

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2 PointsPlus (Old plan)

Variations:

Cranberry-Pistachio: Substitute all, or part, of the walnuts and almonds with pistachios
Apricot-Almond: Substitute dried apricots for the cranberries and almonds for the walnuts
Apple-Peanut: Substitute dried apples for the cranberries and peanuts for the nuts

The fruit and nut combinations literally are endless...

Vary the fruit toppings to your liking: dried mangos, dates, cherries, apricots, cranberries, raisins and prunes would all taste great.

Some of our favorite nuts include: walnuts, almonds, peanuts, cashews, hazelnuts and pistachios and you could even use pumpkin or pomegranate seeds.

Please note that your calories and WW Points may vary based on different fruit and nut combinations used.

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