Description
These Peanut Butter Chocolate Clusters are a delightful no-added-sugar treat combining creamy peanut butter, ripe banana, and shredded coconut, coated in rich dark chocolate. Perfect for a healthy snack, they are easy to make and stored in the fridge to keep their fresh, chewy texture with a satisfying chocolate coating and a sprinkle of flaky sea salt.
Ingredients
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Peanut Butter Clusters
- 1 ripe banana, mashed
- 1 cup creamy peanut butter
- 1/3 cup shredded coconut
- 1/2 cup low fat cottage cheese, blended
Chocolate Dip
- 1 cup dark chocolate, chopped
- 2 teaspoons coconut oil
- Flaky sea salt, optional
Instructions
- Prepare the freezing surface: Cover a chopping board or a baking sheet with parchment paper that fits inside your freezer to prevent sticking and ease cleanup.
- Make the peanut butter clusters: In a bowl, combine the mashed ripe banana, creamy peanut butter, shredded coconut, and blended low fat cottage cheese thoroughly until evenly mixed.
- Form clusters: Using a tablespoon, scoop out generous amounts of the mixture and place them onto the prepared parchment paper, shaping into clusters. Aim for around 10 clusters in total to ensure consistent size and freezing time.
- Freeze clusters: Place the clusters in the freezer for 1 hour to firm up completely before dipping.
- Melt the chocolate dip: Shortly before removing clusters from the freezer, combine chopped dark chocolate and coconut oil into a microwave-safe bowl. Heat in 30-second intervals, stirring between each, until the chocolate has fully melted and is smooth.
- Dip clusters: Dip each peanut butter cluster into the melted chocolate, allowing excess chocolate to drain off, then place back onto the parchment paper.
- Chill and finish: Return the chocolate-dipped clusters to the fridge for 10 minutes to set the chocolate. Before serving, sprinkle with flaky sea salt for extra flavor contrast. Store any leftovers in the fridge for up to one week.
Notes
- Use ripe bananas for natural sweetness and easy mashing.
- Ensure the cottage cheese is well blended to create a smooth texture in the clusters.
- Choose dark chocolate with at least 70% cocoa for less sugar and more antioxidants.
- The flaky sea salt is optional but adds a nice flavor balance to the sweet and salty combination.
- Clusters can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for up to one week.
- If coconut oil is solid at room temperature, melt it first to blend well with the chocolate.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cluster (approx. 40g)
- Calories: 180 kcal
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 45 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 15 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 5 mg
