Gut Friendly Dark Chocolate Hazelnut Clusters
Rich, deeply flavored, and satisfying in just a few bites, these chocolate hazelnut clusters are the kind of treat that feels indulgent without working against your body. The star here is high-cacao dark chocolate — 70% or above — which is lower in added sugar and packed with antioxidants that support a balanced gut environment. Toasting the hazelnuts first is a small step that makes a huge difference, drawing out their natural oils and giving every cluster a warm, nutty depth that pairs beautifully with the bittersweet chocolate. A whisper of cinnamon stirred into the melted chocolate adds gentle warmth and helps round out the flavor without any processed additives or fillers. Flaky sea salt on top does the heavy lifting in the finish, making each cluster taste like something you'd find at a specialty chocolate shop. With just four clean, whole-food ingredients, there's nothing hidden here — no emulsifiers, no mystery oils, no gut-disrupting extras. Make a batch, stash them in the fridge, and you'll have a genuinely nourishing snack ready whenever a chocolate craving hits.
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12 servings
- 1 ½ cups raw hazelnuts
- 8 oz dark chocolate (70% cacao or higher), roughly chopped
- ½ tsp ground cinnamon
- ¼ tsp flaky sea salt
Instructions
- 1
Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Spread the hazelnuts in a single layer on a parchment-lined baking sheet and toast for 10–12 minutes, until the skins are cracked and the nuts are fragrant and golden beneath the skin.
- 2
Transfer the hot hazelnuts onto a clean kitchen towel, fold the towel over them, and rub vigorously for about 1 minute to remove most of the skins. Let the nuts cool for 5 minutes.
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