Vegan Fruit and Nut Cluster Recipe
Chocolate, crunchy mixed nuts, chewy dried fruit and creamy peanut butter come together in this easy Vegan Fruit and Nut Cluster recipe. They’re perfect for homemade edible gifts, an afternoon snack or a healthier chocolate treat that still feels indulgent. With no baking required, they’re simple to make and only need a little time in the fridge to set.
These chocolate fruit and nut clusters are incredibly versatile too. Use your favourite combination of nuts and dried fruit, switch the dark chocolate for vegan milk chocolate or add seeds for extra crunch. They’re ideal for making ahead, especially during Christmas, or keeping in the fridge whenever you fancy something sweet.
TL;DR
- No-bake vegan chocolate clusters
- Packed with nuts, dried fruit and coconut
- Naturally sweet and crunchy
- Great for homemade edible gifts
- Easy to customise with your favourite mix-ins
- Ready after just 1 hour of chilling
Vegan Fruit and Nut Cluster Recipe
Ingredients
- 200g Mixed Nuts
- 100g Mixed Dried Fruit
- 100g Dried Coconut
- 4 tbsp Smooth Peanut Butter
- 1 tbsp Ground Flaxseed
- 500g Vegan Dark Chocolate
How to Make This Vegan Fruit and Nut Cluster Recipe
- Line three baking trays or large plates with baking parchment.
- In a large bowl, mix together the mixed nuts, dried fruit, dried coconut and ground flaxseed.
- Melt half of the vegan dark chocolate in the microwave in 30-second bursts, stirring between each burst until smooth.
- Spoon around half a teaspoon of melted chocolate onto the baking parchment to create small circles. These will form the base of each cluster.
- Melt the peanut butter in the microwave for around 30 seconds until runny.
- Pour the melted peanut butter into the fruit and nut mixture and stir until everything is evenly coated.
- Spoon a small amount of the mixture onto each chocolate base.
- Melt the remaining dark chocolate in the microwave, again stirring every 20–30 seconds until fully melted.
- Spoon a generous amount of chocolate over each cluster, using the back of the spoon to help it spread. The filling doesn’t need to be completely covered, but there should be enough chocolate to hold each cluster together.
- Refrigerate for at least 1 hour, or until fully set, before serving.
Serving suggestions
These clusters are delicious:
- As an afternoon snack with a cup of tea or coffee
- Wrapped up as homemade Christmas gifts
- Added to a festive dessert platter
- Packed into lunchboxes
- Served after dinner with fresh fruit
- Crumbled over vegan ice cream
Storage
Store the clusters in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 2 weeks. They can also be frozen for up to 3 months. Allow them to thaw in the fridge before serving.
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Vegan Fruit and Nut Clusters
Course: Dessert, SnacksDifficulty: Easy1
hourChocolate encases peanut butter, nuts and dried fruit in these tasty vegan fruit and nut clusters.
Ingredients
200g Mixed Nuts
100g Mixed Dried Fruit
100g Dried Coconut
4 tbsp Smooth Peanut Butter
1 tbsp Ground Flax Seed
500g Vegan Dark Chocolate
Directions
- Line three baking trays with parchment. Mix all of the ingredients except for the peanut butter and chocolate in a large bowl.
- Melt half the chocolate in the microwave for 30 second then 20 second intervals until fully melted. Spread about half a teaspoon of melted chocolate onto the baking parchment in circles. This will be the base for your nut clusters.
- Melt the peanut butter In the microwave for 30 seconds. Pour into the fruit and nut mix and stir. Put a small amount of the mix onto each chocolate circle.
- Melt the rest of the chocolate and put a blob onto each nut cluster, helping it spread over the nuts with the back of a spoon. The nuts don’t need to be completely covered with chocolate but there needs to be enough to hold the clusters together. Place in the fridge for an hour to set.
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