Easy & Crispy Keto Coconut Clusters Recipe
When following a keto diet, it is important to find yourself some snacks that will satisfy your sweet tooth. Making your own coconut clusters that are low in carbohydrates is very easy and you can have snacks in less than an hour, start to finish.
They are also a delicious gluten-free snack for those adhering to that diet.
Is Coconut Allowed on Keto Diet?
Coconut is something you can enjoy when following a keto diet. The key is to find unsweetened coconut.
When reading labels carefully, you will note that many times coconut flakes and coconut chips have added sugar. If you crave the sweetness, you can purchase the unsweetened kind and add some artificial sweetener.
Are Coconut Clusters Healthy?
Coconut clusters can be very healthy. When making your own clusters, choose unsweetened products. As you choose additions for your clusters, be cognizant that some options are higher in calories and carbs than others.
Are Coconut Keto Clusters Vegan?
The only non-vegan item in our healthy recipe is honey. One could substitute it with vegan honey, which is plant-based.
Low-Carb Coconut Clusters Recipe
These delicious, crispy keto snacks are a breeze to make (and quick, too!).
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Prep time: 10 minutes
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Cook time: 20 minutes
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Cool time: 15 minutes
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Total time: 45 minutes from start to finish!
Ingredients
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2 tablespoons honey
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1/4 teaspoon sea salt
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1/4 teaspoon water
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1 cup unsweetened coconut chips
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1/4 cup pumpkin seeds
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1/3 cup sunflower seeds
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2 tablespoons chia seeds
Cooking Instructions
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Preheat oven to 325 degrees.
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Prepare a baking sheet by lining it with parchment paper.
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Add all ingredients together in a mixing bowl until well blended.
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Use a spoon to place small mounds of the mixture on the prepared baking sheet.
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Bake 13-20 minutes. They should be golden brown.
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Let them sit on the pan for about 10 minutes.
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They will harden as they cool, so don’t leave them on the pan too long. Carefully remove them to avoid breakage.
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Store in an airtight container. These can be kept at room temperature.
Nutritional Information
If you make the clusters with a heaping teaspoon, a serving size is four clusters and will have about 220 calories and 4 net carbs.
Recipe Variations
You are free to add in different items to make your keto coconut clusters suit your taste.
Some options include:
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Chocolate: A few sugar-free chocolate chips would be delicious in these. Another option is to drizzle melted chocolate over the top. This recipe would be great with milk, dark or white chocolate.
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Nuts: Pretty much any kind of nuts would be good in these clusters. Our favorites are almonds or pecans.
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Flax Seeds: Flax seeds add more fiber, nutrition and flavor to these clusters.
Where Can I Buy Keto-Friendly Coconut Clusters?
If you are in a rush for a low-carb and great-tasting snack and are looking to pick something up, you can order some from Amazon.
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Go Raw: This company makes a sprouted, organic dark chocolate coconut cluster.
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Inno Foods: Try this one if you love almonds, pecans, and pumpkin seeds with your toasted coconut.
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Ratio: Not exactly a cluster, but Ratio makes a delicious, keto friendly, coconut almond granola cereal. Enjoy it in yogurt or milk or just by the handful as a snack.
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Simply Nature: These are dark chocolate, pumpkin seed, quinoa and toasted coconut clusters.
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