Low Carb Chocolate Peanut Clusters
Low carb • Sugar-free chocolate peanut clusters — 15 minutes, twelve pieces
These are low-carb chocolate peanut clusters, not candy-shop bark. Roasted peanuts get stirred into melted sugar-free chocolate, spooned onto a sheet, and stacked on a plate, like the photo. Fifteen minutes. No sugar, no candy melts.
Twelve clusters. Chill until they snap.
Chill: 20
Clusters: 12
Why you’ll love these clusters
- 3g protein per cluster — peanuts and chocolate
- 2g net carbs — sugar-free chocolate, not candy melts
- About 15 minutes active, one sheet
- Glossy mounds, visible peanuts, stacked plate, like the photo
- No boxed mix, no sugar
- They snap clean if you chill before stacking
Health notes
- Protein: Peanuts carry the cluster.
- Lower carb than store candy: Sugar-free chocolate. Close to keto at 2g net.
- Twelve clusters: Macros are per piece, not the plate.
- Honey-roasted peanuts or milk chocolate will jump the carbs. Stay unsweetened.
Key element — coat, do not drown
A puddle cluster used too much chocolate. Stir peanuts into a thick melt, then spoon small mounds so each piece looks like the photo.
Diabetic-Friendly
Low Carb Chocolate Peanut Clusters
- Prep15 min
- Total15 min
- Calories85 kcal
Ingredients
Instructions
- Line. Line a sheet pan with parchment.
- Melt. Melt chocolate chips and coconut oil on low until smooth.
- Stir. Pour in the peanuts and a pinch of salt. Coat every nut.
- Spoon. Drop 12 mounds on the sheet. Add a little extra chocolate on top if you want the look in the photo.
- Set. Chill 20 minutes until firm. Stack on a plate. One cluster is one serving.
Notes & Tips
- Melt on low so the chocolate does not seize.
- Dry-roasted peanuts stay crunchy. Wet-roasted nuts make the melt thin.
- Work fast. The mix thickens as it cools.
- A small spoon gives the mound shape in the photo.
- Fridge set is cleaner than a counter set in a warm kitchen.
Variations & serving ideas
- Almonds: Same 1 cup.
- Sea salt: Sprinkle a pinch on each mound before they set.
- Honey-roasted peanuts or sugar chocolate: Skip them. That is how carbs jump.
- Almond: Swap roasted almonds for peanuts.
- Sea salt: Sprinkle flaky salt on each mound before chilling.
- Coconut: Stir in 2 Tbsp unsweetened coconut flakes.
- Mini: Use a teaspoon for 18 smaller clusters.
Storage
- Refrigerator: Up to 2 weeks (Covered)
- Room temp: 2 hours (They soften)
- Freezer: Up to 1 month (Thaw 5 minutes)
Nutrition Facts
Per serving
| Nutrient | Amount per serving |
|---|---|
| Calories | 85 kcal |
| Total fat | 7 g |
| Sodium | 15 mg |
| Total carbohydrate | 4 g |
| Fibre | 2 g |
| Protein | 3 g |
Nutrition values are approximate and vary with brands and portion sizes.
Frequently asked questions
Are these clusters keto-friendly?
Yes. About 2g net per cluster with sugar-free chocolate and dry-roasted peanuts.
Why did the chocolate seize?
It got too hot or a drop of water hit the pan. Melt on low and keep tools dry.
Can I use milk chocolate?
Regular milk chocolate adds sugar. Stay sugar-free so each cluster stays at about 2g net.
Why chill before stacking?
Warm clusters smear. A short chill gives the stacked plate in the photo.
Do I bake these?
No. Melt, stir, spoon, and chill. Fifteen minutes of work is the whole method.
How do I store leftovers?
Fridge up to 2 weeks, or freeze 1 month. Thaw 5 minutes.
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