Dark Chocolate Coconut Clusters

Large coconut flakes are mixed in melted dark chocolate to form delicious coconut clusters. Homemade coconut clusters make an easy, healthy treat.

The idea for these delicious dark chocolate coconut clusters comes from a recipe that my mother in law used to make – chocolate cornflakes clusters.

Chocolate cornflake clusters are delicious, and amazing in their simplicity. You melt chocolate, mix in some cornflakes, spoon the mixture into paper liners and refrigerate.

In fact, it’s so easy that my mother in law used to make it with my kids when they were little. One of our family stories is how my daughter got a burn on her hand one day. She accidentally touched the pot with the hot melted chocolate. My mother in law was mortified! But my daughter was fine. And they continued making the dessert, albeit while exercising greater caution.

How to make dark chocolate coconut clusters

Now that my husband and I eat low carb, I wanted to make something similar without using cornflakes. The answer: use large, unsweetened coconut flakes and mix those with melted dark chocolate to form pretty, sweet coconut clusters. Scroll down to the recipe card for the full recipe.

Is this a healthy recipe?

I believe it is, at least as far as desserts are concerned. Using unsweetened coconut and dark chocolate makes this keto dessert not just tasty and decadent, but also high in antioxidants and very healthy.

How to store dark chocolate coconut clusters

You can keep these dark chocolate coconut clusters in an airtight container at room temperature. I’m not sure how long they last, because the longest I’ve had them last in this house was three days. 😀 But my assumption is that they should keep for up to 5 days.

More tasty coconut recipes

Another healthy recipe that combines coconut and dark chocolate is this easy recipe for chocolate coconut truffles. And these keto coconut bars are great for breakfast. 

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Coconut Clusters

Large coconut flakes are mixed in melted dark chocolate to form gorgeous, delicious coconut clusters. Homemade coconut clusters make an easy, healthy treat.

Prep Time10 mins

Cook Time5 mins

Total Time15 mins

Course: Dessert

Cuisine: American

Keyword: chocolate, coconut

Servings: 10 coconut clusters

Calories: 135kcal

Author: Vered DeLeeuw

INGREDIENTS

• 1 (3.5 oz bar) dark chocolate (85% cocoa; I use Lindt), broken into pieces
• 1 tablespoon coconut oil
• 3/4 cup unsweetened coconut flakes (90 grams)

INSTRUCTIONS

• Line 10 muffin cups with paper liners.
• In a small saucepan, over low heat, melt together the chocolate and coconut oil, gently mixing with a small rubber spatula until smooth.
• As soon as the chocolate is melted, turn the heat off. Add the coconut flakes and mix to coat the flakes with the melted chocolate.
• Spoon the mixture into the paper liners. Refrigerate 1 hour prior to serving.

NUTRITION INFO Nutrition info is approximate. It is calculated using the SparkPeople.com recipe calculator, and the carb count excludes sugar alcohols. Please read the disclaimers in our Terms of Use carefully before using any of our recipes. Recommended and linked products are not guaranteed to be gluten-free. Please verify they are before using.

Nutrition Facts

Coconut Clusters

Amount Per Serving (1 coconut cluster)

Calories 135 Calories from Fat 108

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 12g 18%

Saturated Fat 9g 45%

Sodium 7mg 0%

Total Carbohydrates 6g 2%

Dietary Fiber 3g 12%

Sugars 3g

Protein 2g 4%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

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