{"id":131192,"date":"2021-02-08T08:00:45","date_gmt":"2021-02-08T08:00:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/eu.intelligentlabs.org\/dark-chocolate-keto-clusters\/"},"modified":"2025-07-04T07:44:14","modified_gmt":"2025-07-04T07:44:14","slug":"dark-chocolate-keto-clusters","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/eu.intelligentlabs.org\/en-gb\/dark-chocolate-keto-clusters\/","title":{"rendered":"Dark Chocolate Keto Clusters"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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Having a stash of keto-friendly snacks within arm\u2019s reach is one way to ensure success on the keto diet<\/a><\/strong>. Without it, it\u2019s easy to get tempted by something that can quickly kick you out of ketosis. To make sure that doesn\u2019t happen, we\u2019re sharing this beginner-friendly Dark Chocolate Keto Clusters recipe. It\u2019s bittersweet, salty, and crunchy \u2013 perfect after a fat-heavy meal! 5 ingredients and 10 minutes is all you need to put one of these bite-size, choco clusters in your mouth.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

But before you go and make these dark choco clusters\u2026<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The type of chocolate you use matters a lot. For this recipe, we\u2019re using 85% dark chocolate, which admittedly may be bitter for some. If you want a less bitter alternative, choose 70% dark chocolate (it should say 70% cocoa powder on the label). Now, if you want the \u201creal\u201d chocolatey experience, you can use a product that\u2019s more than 85% cocoa!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

To make sure you get the lowest carb possible for this sweet treat, use sugar-free dark chocolate<\/strong>. Most brands use stevia and other low-carb sweeteners to offset the bitterness of dark choco. But some brands do sneak in regular sugar to sweeten their product, so double check the nutrition panel for the carb content<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

With that being said, this recipe makes 10 dark chocolate keto clusters, with each cluster containing 101 calories and 2.2g net carbs.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Ingredients for Keto Dark Chocolate Clusters<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

 2.50 oz 85% dark chocolate (sugar-free)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

 \u00bd cup slivered almonds<\/p>\n\n\n\n

 \u00bc cup unsweetened coconut flakes<\/p>\n\n\n\n

 1 tbsp crushed freeze-dried strawberries<\/p>\n\n\n\n

 \u00bc tsp flaky sea salt<\/p>\n\n\n\n

How To Make Dark Chocolate Keto Clusters<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

1. First things first \u2013 you need to melt the chocolate bar. You can just put the entire bar in a microwave-safe bowl, but it\u2019s going to take a bit longer than if you chop\/break the chocolate into tiny pieces. Either way, microwave it in 30-40 second intervals, making sure to stir well each time until the whole thing is fully melted.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Note: Depending on your microwave\u2019s power, you may need to set it to 70-80% power to avoid burning the chocolate.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Alternatively, if you don\u2019t have a microwave, you can use a double boiler to melt the chocolate. Put a heatproof bowl over a pot of simmering water, making sure the bottom of the bowl doesn\u2019t touch the hot water. Stir gently and frequently until all the chocolate melts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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2. Add the coconut flakes and slivered almonds into the bowl of melted chocolate. Stir the mixture for about a minute until the chocolate thickens. Wait for the whole thing to cool slightly before proceeding to the next step.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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3. Scoop the chocolate-almond-coconut flakes mixture onto a parchment-lined baking sheet. Be generous with each scoop. This recipe makes 10 clusters.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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4. Sprinkle the clusters with flaky sea salt and crushed freeze-dried strawberries. You can consume immediately or you can pop in the refrigerator for about 10-20 minutes to let the chocolate set.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Want these dark chocolate clusters extra crunchy? Keep them in the freezer until you\u2019re ready to eat them!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Nutrition Info<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Dark Chocolate Keto<\/strong><\/td>Calories (g)<\/strong><\/td>Fat (g)<\/strong><\/td>Carbs (g)<\/strong><\/td>Fiber (g)<\/strong><\/td>Net Carbs (g)<\/strong><\/td>Protein (g)<\/strong><\/td><\/tr>
2.5 oz 85% dark chocolate<\/td>500<\/td>46<\/td>21<\/td>8<\/td>13<\/td>7<\/td><\/tr>
\u00bd cup slivered almonds<\/td>360<\/td>32<\/td>14<\/td>8<\/td>6<\/td>14<\/td><\/tr>
\u00bc cup unsweetened coconut flakes<\/td>140<\/td>12<\/td>6<\/td>4<\/td>2<\/td>1<\/td><\/tr>
\u00bc tsp sea salt<\/td>0<\/td>0<\/td>0<\/td>0<\/td>0<\/td>0<\/td><\/tr>
1 tbsp crushed freeze-dried strawberries<\/td>8<\/td>0<\/td>1<\/td>0<\/td>1<\/td>0<\/td><\/tr>
Totals<\/td>1008<\/td>90<\/td>42<\/td>20<\/td>22<\/td>22<\/td><\/tr>
Per serving (10)<\/strong><\/td>100.8<\/strong><\/td>9.0<\/strong><\/td>4.2<\/strong><\/td>2.0<\/strong><\/td>2.2<\/strong><\/td>2.2<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Why use dark chocolate for this recipe when it\u2019s not sweet like milk chocolate?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Milk chocolate is sweet because of all the sugar and milk it contains. But 100% natural chocolate isn\u2019t actually sweet \u2013 it\u2019s bitter. And that\u2019s actually a good thing because the darker the chocolate, the healthier it is!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you want to take advantage of chocolate\u2019s health benefits<\/a><\/strong>, you need to go for dark chocolate that\u2019s at least 70% cocoa powder. Here\u2019s what a 100g of 70-85% dark chocolate gives you (source<\/a>):<\/p>\n\n\n\n