High-Protein Chocolate Peanut Clusters

Sugar-free chocolate poured over roasted peanuts — low carb and ready in 30 minutes

These high-protein chocolate peanut clusters mix roasted peanuts with melted sugar-free chocolate and a scoop of protein powder. They set into the rough mounds on the plate in the photo. Each cluster has 5 g of protein and 2 g net carbs.

Low carb, sugar-free, and no baking.

Prep10 min

Chill20 min

Clusters12

Protein5g

Net Carbs2g

Calories95

Why you’ll love these clusters

5g protein per cluster
Only 2g net carbs
95 calories
Ready in about 30 minutes
No oven
Peanuts in every bite

Health notes

High protein: Peanuts plus chocolate protein powder.
Low carb: Sugar-free chocolate instead of milk chocolate.
Sugar-free: No candy coating with added sugar.
Fridge set: 20 minutes is enough if the chocolate is fully melted.

Key element — dry the peanuts

Oil or moisture on the nuts makes the chocolate seize. Use dry roasted peanuts and let the melt cool slightly before folding.

Ingredients

Clusters (12 pieces)

1½ cups dry roasted unsalted peanuts
1 cup sugar-free dark chocolate chips
1 scoop chocolate protein powder
1 tsp coconut oil
¼ tsp vanilla extract
Pinch of salt

Swaps

Almonds: Use in place of peanuts.
No protein powder: Skip it (protein per cluster drops).
Peanut butter swirl: Drizzle 2 Tbsp warmed peanut butter on top.
Sea salt: Finish with flaky salt before they set.

Instructions

Line a tray. Set parchment on a sheet pan. Keep the peanuts nearby so you can work fast.

Melt. Microwave chocolate chips and coconut oil in 20-second bursts, stirring until smooth. Stir in vanilla, salt, and protein powder until no dry spots remain.

Fold. Add the peanuts and stir until every nut is coated.

Scoop and chill. Drop 12 mounds onto the parchment. Chill 20 minutes until firm.

Pro tips

If the chocolate thickens too much after the powder, add ½ tsp more coconut oil.
Don’t overheat the chips or they turn grainy.
Make the mounds uneven so they look like the photo.
Store cold so they don’t soften on the counter.
Macros are per cluster, not per plate.

Nutrition

Nutrient	Per cluster
Calories	95
Protein	5g
Net carbohydrates	2g
Total carbohydrates	4g
Fiber	2g
Total fat	7g
Sodium	45mg

Estimates based on dry roasted peanuts, sugar-free chocolate, and one scoop of protein powder, divided into 12 clusters. Exact numbers vary with chocolate and powder brand.

Variations

Almond clusters

Swap peanuts for roasted almonds.

Crunchy

Add 2 Tbsp crushed pork rinds or toasted coconut.

Mint

Add ¼ tsp peppermint extract to the melt.

Bark

Spread the mix thin and break it after chilling.

Storage

Method	Time	Notes
Refrigerator	Up to 2 weeks	Airtight container
Freezer	Up to 2 months	Thaw 5 minutes before eating
Counter	A few hours	They soften in a warm room

FAQ

Yes. Sugar-free chocolate keeps each cluster around 2g net carbs.

No. Skip it if you want a simpler candy. Protein per cluster will drop.

Water or overheating. Keep the bowl dry and melt in short bursts.

Regular milk chocolate adds sugar and carbs. Use a sugar-free bar.

About 20 minutes in the fridge, or 10 minutes in the freezer.

Twelve clusters match the per-cluster macros on the card.

Test your knowledge

5 quick questions about these chocolate peanut clusters

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