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Chocolate Almond Clusters

Gluten free, Vegan, Dairy free, Vegetarian
Prep Time 5 minutes
Refrigeration Time 15 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 8 Clusters
Course: Snack
Cuisine: American, British, European
Calories: 104

Ingredients
  

  • 65 grams Whole almonds Substitute: cashew nuts
  • 15 grams Puffed quinoa
  • 2 tbsp Maple syrup
  • 1 tbsp Chia seeds ~10g
  • 50 grams Vegan chocolate

Equipment

  • Mixing bowl (heat proof)
  • Mixing spoon
  • Fridge
  • Grease-proof paper
  • Baking tray
  • Microwave or Bain-Marie
  • Spoon

Method
 

  1. Melt the chocolate in a heat-proof bowl either using a microwave (in short bursts, mixing the chocolate in between, so you do not burn the chocolate) or using the Bain-Marie method
  2. Mix the chia seeds, puffed quinoa whole almonds and maple syrup into the melted chocolate until evenly coated
  3. Line a baking tray with grease proof paper
  4. Take about 1 tbsp of cluster mix and place onto the tray, pressing down slightly to stick it together
  5. Pop into the fridge for about 15 minutes for the chocolate to set and hold
  6. Tuck in and enjoy!

Notes

  • Store in an air-tight container for up to 2 weeks
  • Not suitable for home freezing