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No-Sugar-Added Dark Chocolate Almond Clusters

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If you’re looking for a decadent treat that satisfies your sweet tooth without any added sugar, you’ve got to try these no-sugar-added dark chocolate almond clusters. They’re super easy to make, and you can even batch and freeze them for a quick, guilt-free snack anytime!

dark chocolate almond clusters broken up in a dish with one in hand

Ingredients

  • 1 cup Laura Scudder’s No-Sugar-Added Peanut Butter
  • 9 ounces Lily’s No-Sugar-Added Dark Chocolate Chips
  • Almonds (or peanuts, or any nuts you prefer)

Instructions

  1. Melt the Peanut Butter and Chocolate Chips:
    In a non-stick pot (I love using my HexClad for this!), melt together 1 cup of Laura Scudder’s no-sugar-added peanut butter and 9 ounces of Lily’s no-sugar-added dark chocolate chips. Stir the mixture over low heat until smooth and fully combined.
  2. Prepare the Nuts:
    Line a large cookie sheet with parchment paper to save on cleanup. Spread out a layer of almonds (or your nut of choice) evenly across the sheet.
  3. Coat the Nuts:
    Pour the melted peanut butter and chocolate mixture over the nuts. Then, using the edges of the parchment paper, fold and move the nuts around, ensuring they’re well-coated in the chocolate mixture. If you prefer clusters, you can use a spoon to drop the mixture into clusters instead of spreading it out on the sheet.
  4. Freeze Overnight:
    Place the entire sheet in the freezer overnight. The next day, take the sheet out and let it sit on the counter for about 10-15 minutes. This will allow the chocolate to soften just enough to break it up by hand.
  5. Store and Enjoy!
    Once broken into bite-sized pieces, store your clusters in the fridge or freezer container. They freeze beautifully, so you can always have a batch ready to go! Just take out a container when you finish the one in the fridge—perfect for keeping your snack stash full. I use the small Zwilling glass containers, vacuum sealed, for saving mine. They stay fresh longer!

Pro Tip:

The beauty of this recipe is that it’s totally customizable. You can double or shrink the recipe as needed. Personally, I love making big batches and freezing them so I can always have these tasty clusters on hand.