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My goodness! These really hit the spot if you ever crave anything chocolatey + salty. I lightly coated the nuts in butter and roasted them in the oven and it makes them so beyond flavorful … then combining it with chocolate and flaky sea salt just takes it to another level. This is just the best kind of dessert when you want something simple, filling, and super flavorful. Just prep it ahead of time to grab it throughout the week when you have a little sweet craving! You’ll most definitely want to give these Sea Salt Chocolate Clusters a try!
Nutritional benefits of this recipe
- Pecans contains healthy fats, vitamin E, antioxidants, flavonoids and ellagic acid.
- Cashews are a great source of copper, magnesium, manganese, zinc, lutein, and vitamin E. They are great for heart health, brain health, bones, and eyes.
- Almonds provide nourishing fats, plant-based protein, and fiber that support steady energy, balanced blood sugar, and lasting fullness. They’re also rich in vitamin E, magnesium, and manganese, which help support antioxidant protection, muscle function, and overall metabolic health.
- Cacao in chocolate chips provides antioxidants that support heart and metabolic health, along with minerals like magnesium and iron for energy and muscle function—choose a brand with simple ingredients and no natural flavors.
- Grass-fed butter is rich in fat-soluble vitamins A, D, E, and K2, along with beneficial fatty acids like conjugated linoleic acid (CLA) and butyrate, which support nutrient absorption, immune health, and gut health.
- Avocado oil is rich in heart-healthy monounsaturated fats and vitamin E, which support healthy cholesterol levels, reduce inflammation, and help the body absorb fat-soluble nutrients.
- Sea salt contains trace minerals like magnesium, calcium, and potassium and helps support proper hydration, electrolyte balance, and nerve and muscle function.
Ingredients for Sea Salt Chocolate Clusters
Nuts – I used pecans, cashews, and almonds
Chocolate chips – I used semi-sweet chocolate.
Butter – just a little bit for roasting the nuts. Even though I only used 1 teaspoon for a whole cup of nuts, it really does add the best salty and savory flavor! You can substitute coconut oil if you are dairy-free.
Avocado oil – for melting the chocolate. Avocado oil really helps make the chocolate easy to pour into the molds.
Flaky sea salt – for the garnish and salty flavor
How to make Sea Salt Chocolate Clusters
- Roast the nuts: Preheat oven to 350ºF. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Toss the nuts with 1 teaspoon of melted butter, and a few pinches of cinnamon if desired. Spread out onto the parchment line baking sheet then roast for 10-12 minutes until golden and fragrant, keeping an eye on them at the end because they can burn quickly.
- Melt together the chocolate chips and avocado oil in 20 second increments in the microwave, stirring in between. Or melt in a double boiler.
- Line a muffin pan with cupcake liners, or use a silicone muffin pan since it’ll be easy to pop them out.
- Drizzle about 1 heaping teaspoon of melted chocolate onto the bottom of each slot, then evenly disperse on the roasted nuts in each slot, then use the remaining melted chocolate to drizzle on top of the nuts.
- Garnish with flaky sea salt.
- Refrigerate for 30-60 minutes until hardened, then store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.
- Please leave a comment and rating! I would love to hear your feedback and your engagement on my website means more than you know!
Modifications and variations
- Use whatever kind of chocolate you want for these – dark, semi-sweet, or sweet are all delicious with this! Or even if you can find a healthier white chocolate … yum!! I personally used semi-sweet chocolate.
- Use any combination of nuts, or even just stick with one. I like combining them because it adds more flavor, but you can do whatever you want! Hazelnuts and pistachios would also be delicious in these.
- Add pumpkin seeds if desired for a pop of color and extra nutrients.
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Sea Salt Chocolate Almond Butter Cups
I hope you love these Sea Salt Chocolate Nut Clusters! Please be sure to leave a comment and a rating if you give them a try. I would love to know how they turned out for you and your engagement helps my website more than you know!
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PrintSea Salt Chocolate Clusters
The best kind of dessert when you are craving a salty chocolate candy! The nuts are roasted to perfection and go so well with the chocolate and flaky sea salt.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 27 minutes
- Yield: 12 large clusters 1x
- Category: Dessert
Ingredients
1/3 cup raw cashews (58g)
1/3 cup raw almonds (57g)
1/3 cup raw pecans (45g)
1 tsp grass-fed butter (4g)
Optional: A few pinches of ground cinnamon
Chocolate:
2/3 cup chocolate chips (128g) – I used semi-sweet
2 tsp avocado oil
Garnish:
Flaky sea salt
Instructions
- Roast the nuts: Preheat oven to 350ºF. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Toss the nuts with 1 teaspoon of melted butter, and a few pinches of cinnamon if desired. Spread out onto the parchment line baking sheet then roast for 10-12 minutes until golden and fragrant, keeping an eye on them at the end because they can burn quickly.
- Melt together the chocolate chips and avocado oil in 20 second increments in the microwave, stirring in between. Or melt in a double boiler.
- Line a muffin pan with cupcake liners, or use a silicone muffin pan since it’ll be easy to pop them out.
- Drizzle about 1 heaping teaspoon of melted chocolate onto the bottom of each slot, then evenly disperse on the roasted nuts in each slot, then use the remaining melted chocolate to drizzle on top of the nuts.
- Garnish with flaky sea salt.
- Refrigerate for 30-60 minutes until hardened, then store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.
- Please leave a comment and rating! I would love to hear your feedback and your engagement on my website means more than you know!
Modifications and variations:
- Use whatever kind of chocolate you want for these – dark, semi-sweet, or sweet are all delicious with this! Or even if you can find a healthier white chocolate … yum!! I personally used semi-sweet chocolate.
- Use any combination of nuts, or even just stick with one. I like combining them because it adds more flavor, but you can do whatever you want! Hazelnuts and pistachios would also be delicious in these.
- Add pumpkin seeds if desired for a pop of color and extra nutrients.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cluster
- Calories: 122
- Fat: 9
- Carbohydrates: 9
- Fiber: 1
- Protein: 2
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