Description
I absolutely adore these easy 4-ingredient dark chocolate peanut clusters with mini marshmallows and freeze-dried raspberries! They take less than 10 minutes to make and they're a delicious treat for kids and adults alike.
Ingredients
- 12 oz dark chocolate chips (we use around 72-80% dark chocolate in this recipe)
- 1 tsp coconut oil (optional)
- 3/4 cup lightly salted roasted peanuts
- 3/4 cup vegan mini marshmallows
- ½ cup freeze dried raspberries
Instructions
- Line a sheet pan with parchment paper and set aside.
- Melt dark chocolate in 30 second intervals in the microwave, stirring well between each interval, until fully melted. (You can also use a double boiler if preferred.)
- Stir in coconut oil (optional – this helps loosen up the chocolate a bit). Stir in peanuts, marshmallows and freeze dried raspberries. Stir until all ingredients are evenly coated in chocolate.
- Use a cookie scoop (or a large spoon) to portion the chocolate clusters onto parchment paper. You can leave them taller and rounder, or use the back of a spoon to gently flatten into more of a disk (it's totally personal preference).
- Transfer to refrigerator or freezer until solid – about 30 minutes. Enjoy!
Notes
Storage: store in an airtight container in the refrigerator. You can store between layers of parchment paper to prevent any sticking.
Freezer storage: You can also store these peanut clusters in an airtight container in the freezer for up to 3 months (but they taste best within a few weeks). Let them sit at room temperature for 15 minutes before eating (so you don't crack a tooth!).
Chocolate: we used semisweet nondairy dark chocolate chips, around 72% cocoa percentage for this recipe. Anything between 60-80% would be great for this recipe. You can also use chopped dark chocolate instead of chips. Note that dark chocolate is NOT the same as unsweetened chocolate, which would definitely not be a good choice for these peanut clusters. Unless you really like dark chocolate, I wouldn't go above 85% in this recipe.
Raspberries: we use freeze-dried raspberries in this recipe. Be sure not to use fresh raspberries, which won't set well in the chocolate! You can also substitute with another freeze-dried fruit (strawberries would be great) or even regular dried fruit, like cranberries or cherries.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size:
- Calories: 172
- Sugar: 9.4 g
- Sodium: 4.7 mg
- Fat: 11.8 g
- Carbohydrates: 14.3 g
- Fiber: 2.3 g
- Protein: 3.1 g
