Dark Chocolate Coconut Clusters (Keto)

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These dark chocolate coconut clusters are made with coconut, seeds and dark chocolate. They're sweet and salty with a crunchy texture and they take just minutes to make. In addition, these coconut bites are keto, paleo and vegan friendly.

Innofoods used to make chocolate coconut clusters and sell them at Costco. While I haven't seen them in years, I remember just how good they were!

My chocolate coconut clusters recipe is slightly different than the version I used to buy, as it's keto, paleo and vegan friendly. I make my version with dark chocolate, coconut and a variety of seeds like pumpkin seeds and chia seeds. The only sweetness comes from the dark chocolate - so there's no added sugar.

These coconut clusters have a crisp, crunchy texture and sweet and salty flavor. Try eating just one!

Why You'll Love These Chocolate Coconut Clusters

paleo, vegan and keto friendly - great for most diets
nut free - made with coconut and a variety of seeds, no nuts
low in sugar - the sweetness comes from whatever chocolate you choose to use. I like to use extra dark chocolate (85%) to keep the sugar content low.
easy to make - these clusters don't require any baking, complicated steps or rare ingredients

Ingredients in Dark Chocolate Coconut Clusters

These keto chocolate coconut clusters are made with a mixture of toasted coconut and seeds, all bound together by melted chocolate. You can find the full recipe in the recipe card below, but here's a list of what you'll need:

dark chocolate - I recommend a dark chocolate with a cocoa content between 70-85%, however choose whatever chocolate you like best.
flaked coconut - I like toasted flaked coconut for this recipe. Bare makes a really great toasted coconut, but other brands will work too.
pumpkin seeds - I like using raw pumpkin seeds. If yours are salted, then omit the added salt in the recipe.
sunflower seeds - again, I like to use raw sunflower seeds. If yours are salted then don't add the extra salt in the recipe.
chia seeds - for extra crunch and fiber.
salt - optional but recommended. If you are using salted seeds (or chocolate) then I recommend leaving out the additional salt.

And that's it! So simple!

All that's needed are these 5 ingredients and you have yourself a batch of homemade coconut clusters with dark chocolate.

But the best part? This recipe is easy to customize to your liking. For instance, you can swap chopped pecans for sunflower seeds, or use hemp seeds instead of chia seeds. Even adding a handful of dried fruit or sprinkle of bee pollen is an option.

Ingredients in keto chocolate coconut clusters.

How to Make Dark Chocolate Coconut Clusters

This chocolate coconut clusters recipe is easy to make and can be ready in under 30 minutes! Here's what you need to do:

First, melt the dark chocolate. Do this by placing the dark chocolate in a small saucepan and melting over LOW heat, stirring frequently.
Once the chocolate is fully melted, add the rest of the ingredients to the saucepan. Mix until everything is coated in dark chocolate.

Next, line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Scoop the chocolate coated mixture onto the pan. I did this using a large cookie scoop (just under ¼ cup per cluster). Feel free to make them as large or as small as you want.

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Then, place the clusters in the freezer to set. This will take 10-20 minutes depending on how large you made your clusters.

Storage

While you can keep these vegan coconut clusters at room temperature, I recommend storing them in the fridge. This keeps them fresh and ensures they don't get melty. Place them in an airtight container and keep in the fridge for up to 2 months.

You can also keep them in the freezer for longer storage.

FAQ

What type of coconut should I use?

For this recipe, I recommend using a toasted coconut. Toasted coconut has a nuttier, sweeter flavor and more crunch than raw coconut.

However, if all you have is raw coconut flakes, then they can be toasted in the oven for a few minutes prior to making this recipe.

What chocolate do you recommend?

I recommend a chocolate with a cocoa content between 70-85%. If you want a paleo chocolate, these are my favorite: Hu Gems, Pascha coconut sugar chocolate chips.

However, if you are following a keto diet or want something less sweet, then Pascha Chocolate has some amazing 100% dark chocolate chips and I also love their sugar free baking chips (which are sweetened with erythritol and stevia).

More Easy Chocolate Recipes

If you like these, check out some of my other easy low carb chocolate recipes: