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Diabetic Chocolate Nut Clusters

Course Snack
Cuisine American
Keyword diabetic chocolate snack, quick low sugar candy, sugar free nut clusters, walnut chocolate clusters
Prep Time 8 minutes
Cook Time 2 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Servings 2 clusters
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.

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

Directions

  • In a small glass bowl, microwave the chocolate in 30-second bursts, stirring after each, until smooth.
  • Stir in the butter until fully blended. Add the sweetener and stir well.
  • Add the nuts and stir until each one is coated.
  • 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.