These are rich chocolate peanut clusters. A high-protein, low-carb treat that’s crunchy, chocolatey, and ready in minutes!
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
- Glossy chocolate-coated peanut clusters
- High protein from peanuts and optional protein powder
- No-bake and freezer-friendly
- Perfect sweet snack or dessert
- Low carb and sugar-free
Ingredients (Makes 16–18 clusters)
- 1½ cups roasted unsalted peanuts
- 6 oz (170g) sugar-free dark chocolate or chocolate chips
- 1 scoop (25–30g) chocolate or unflavored whey protein powder (optional but boosts protein)
- 1 tbsp coconut oil or butter (helps smooth melting)
- Pinch of salt
- Optional: 1–2 tsp powdered allulose if extra sweetness is needed
Instructions
- Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Melt the sugar-free chocolate and coconut oil together in a double boiler or microwave in 20–30 second intervals, stirring until smooth.
- If using protein powder, stir it in quickly until fully combined (add a tiny splash of cream if the mixture becomes too thick).
- Add the peanuts and a pinch of salt. Stir until every peanut is fully coated.
- Drop spoonfuls of the mixture onto the prepared baking sheet, forming small clusters.
- Refrigerate or freeze for 20–30 minutes until the chocolate is fully set.
- Store in an airtight container in the fridge.
Prep Time: 10 minutes Chill Time: 20–30 minutes Total Time: 30–40 minutes
Nutrition (Per Cluster)
- Calories: ~95
- Protein: 5g
- Total Carbs: 3g
- Net Carbs: 2g
- Fat: 8g
