Dark Chocolate Almond Clusters

Thinking of what to make for dessert this holiday season? It’s easy enough to find recipes for cookies, cakes, and other baked goods filled with sugar and other not-so-healthy ingredients. But what can you make that’s sweet and delicious — yet healthy?

Dark chocolate almond clusters are the perfect solution! This simple recipe doesn’t even require you to heat up the stove and spend hours prepping and baking. You just mix up the ingredients and refrigerate them for a tasty holiday dessert!

What makes this recipe nutritious? Let’s start with one of its main ingredients — dark chocolate. This kind of chocolate contains antioxidants, known as flavonols, that may support healthy brain function.

Dark chocolate offers a healthier option compared to sugary milk chocolate. And it gives these clusters a rich taste!

What about the other main ingredient — almonds? These types of nuts contain multiple nutrients that may help support healthy brain function, like riboflavin, L-carnitine, and phenylalanine.

Have a busy season planned? You only need a few minutes to make these dark chocolate almond clusters! Just note that you’ll need to pop them in the fridge for about a half-hour to serve them chilled.

Prep Time: 5 minutes

Cook Time: 0 minutes

Servings: 14

Ingredients:

• 1 cup dark chocolate chips
• 1/2 cup lightly salted almonds
• Dash of salt

Directions:

• Place chocolate chips in a bowl and microwave in 30-second increments until melted
• Add almonds to chocolate and mix until fully coated
• Divide into 1 tbsp mounds on a baking sheet
• Add a dash of salt if desired
• Place in refrigerator for a minimum of 30 minutes
• Serve

Planning ahead? You don’t have to wait until just before gatherings to make this dessert. In fact, you can make batches of them ahead of time! Just freeze them and pull them out to thaw before serving your guests. Or make batches for the whole family to enjoy throughout the season!

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