Snacks and Treats

Diabetic Chocolate Nut Clusters

Diabetic chocolate nut clusters use unsweetened chocolate, butter and walnuts, set in cupcake papers and frozen for 15 minutes.

Diabetic Chocolate Nut Clusters

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Two quick chocolate nut clusters made with walnuts, pecans or almonds, set in cupcake papers. A small low-sugar treat that freezes firm in minutes.
Prep Time8 minutes
Cook Time2 minutes
Total Time10 minutes
CourseSnack
CuisineAmerican
Servings2 clusters
Calories180

Ingredients
  

  • 1/2 oz unsweetened baking chocolate
  • 1/4 cup walnuts (or pecans or almonds)
  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • 2 packages artificial sweetener
  • 2 cupcake papers

Equipment

  • microwave-safe bowl

Directions
 

  1. In a small glass bowl, microwave the chocolate in 30-second bursts, stirring after each, until smooth.
  2. Stir in the butter until fully blended. Add the sweetener and stir well.
  3. Add the nuts and stir until each one is coated.
  4. Spoon into the 2 cupcake papers and freeze for 15 minutes, until set.

Notes

Optional: add 1 Tbs cream to the chocolate for a milk chocolate flavor.

Nutrition

Serving: 29g | Calories: 180kcal | Carbohydrates: 5.1g | Protein: 4.1g | Fat: 17g | Saturated Fat: 6.5g | Trans Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 15mg | Sodium: 48mg | Potassium: 166mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 0.7g | Vitamin A: 178IU | Vitamin C: 0mg | Calcium: 48mg | Iron: 1.8mg

Nutrition is an estimate per serving from USDA FoodData Central, for 2 clusters; walnuts (the first choice counted). Brands and portions vary, so use it only as an approximation.