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    Published: Mar 3, 2023 · Modified: Nov 29, 2024 by DJ · This post may contain affiliate links · 1 Comment

    4-Ingredient Chocolate Orange Macadamia Nut Clusters (Vegan + Gluten Free)

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    When you need something tasty to snack on in the day and you're craving a sweet treat, look no further and these easy and delicious vegan macadamia nut clusters that are infused with yummy chocolate orange flavors.

    They take less than 20 minutes to make which is incredibly quick and just like that you can nibble on some chocolatey bites. Simply combine all of the ingredients, refrigerate and enjoy!

    A uneven chocolate cluster which has been sprinkled with bright orange zest sitting in a large cupcake liner. this recipe

    They're crunchy, tangy and so comforting. If you love orange flavored snacks, you'll love these mini clusters which are so moreish. They're also covered with flaxseed meal and plenty of additional orange zest.

    Some other desserts that you should try that require no-baking are my vegan peanut butter stuffed dates, vegan chocolate mousse, vegan chocolate truffles and my vegan black forest cheesecake.

    Jump to:
    • Why You Will Love These Clusters
    • Ingredient Notes
    • Substitutions & Variations
    • How To Make Vegan Chocolate Orange Clusters
    • Expert Tips
    • Recipe FAQs
    • More No-Bake Vegan Recipes
    • 4-Ingredient Chocolate Orange Macadamia Nut Clusters (Vegan + Gluten Free)

    Why You Will Love These Clusters

    • So Simple - All you need to do in order to make these clusters is combine the ingredients inside a mixing bowl, spoon them into cupcake liners and top with some extra zest.
    • Amazing Orange Flavors - The orange zest is both stirred into the clusters, as well as on top of them. This means that the chocolate is infused with a zesty taste of orange which is is super strong and tangy. Some other orange recipes that I think you will love include my vegan orange almond cake and eggless orange blueberry cake loaf.
    • Few Ingredients - These orange and macadamia clusters only require 4 ingredients. Chocolate, macadamia nuts, ground flaxseeds and orange zest. This is another reason as to why this recipe is so easy to follow.
    • Allergy Friendly & Plant Based - This vegan chocolate orange macadamia nut clusters recipe is fully vegan, gluten free and dairy free.

    Ingredient Notes

    The four ingredients that you will need to make my vegan chocolate orange clusters laid out over a white, marble background.
    • Vegan dark chocolate - The dark chocolate needs to be melted and mixed together with the three other ingredients to make the clusters.
    • Macadamia nuts - For this recipe, you need to use whole macadamia nuts, as opposed to chopped macadamia nuts or macadamia flakes. The texture of the clusters won't be the same if you use the wrong type. I also used this type of nut for my vegan white chocolate macadamia nut cookies.
    • Ground flaxseed meal - I love to add ground flaxseed meal to the clusters as it makes them a little healthier. This superfood is known to support and improve digestive health, as well as helping cholesterol levels. I also used flax in my vegan raspberry coconut slices and my vegan red velvet cake slices recipes to give them both a slightly more nutritious edge.
    • Orange zest - This powerful ingredient infuses the macadamia nut clusters with a powerful orange flavor.

    See recipe card for full information on individual ingredients and quantities.

    Substitutions & Variations

    • Chocolate orange tastes great alone with flaxseeds but why not add another topping? I love adding a second type of nut to the outer shell such as, finely chopped hazelnuts or chopped peanuts (which I used for my frozen yogurt peanut butter strawberry bites). I also love to sprinkle on some desiccated coconut from time to time.
    • If you're not too keen on the bitterness of dark chocolate you can use vegan milk chocolate instead. This will give the macadamia nut clusters a much creamier and neutral taste in comparison to the dark chocolate that this recipe calls for. Choose whichever your prefer!

    How To Make Vegan Chocolate Orange Clusters

    For the full method, please refer to the recipe card at the bottom of this post.

    Melted chocolate being stirred inside a large metal mixing bowl.

    1: Melt your vegan chocolate.

    The macadamia nuts, flaxseed meal and orange zest have been mixed in.

    2: Mix in the remaining ingredients.

    The mixture has been spooned into cupcake cases and topped with extra flaxseeds.

    3: Spoon the mixture into cupcake cases.

    The clusters have been sprinkled with orange zest and set in the fridge.

    4: Top with orange zest and place into the fridge to set.

    Expert Tips

    Use baking-specific chocolate - Baking-specific dark chocolate melts far better than most other types of chocolate. When I tested this recipe, I originally tried chocolate chips but they simply don't melt very well. They often turn clumpy over the heat.

    Don't set them for too long in the fridge - If you leave them to set for too long inside the fridge, they will quickly become too hard. This means that they will ultimately be very difficult to bite through.

    A cluster which has been broken in half being held in a hand. There are lots of macadamia nuts inside.

    Recipe FAQs

    Are these macadamia nut clusters gluten free?

    Yes, these are completely gluten free! They contain chocolate, flaxseed meal, orange and nuts.

    What are chocolate macadamia clusters?

    They are made from chocolate that has been mixed together with macadamia nuts and then set in the fridge to harden. That would be the most basic version, although I have added a couple extra ingredients.

    Are chocolate covered macadamia nuts healthy?

    If the chocolate you are using is above 70% cocoa it makes these clusters a very healthy snack.

    How can I store chocolate macadamia clusters?

    Store these no-bake, chocolate treats at room temperature or inside the fridge for up to 5 days.

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    If you tried this Vegan Chocolate Orange Macadamia Nut Clusters Recipe or any other recipe on my website, please leave a 🌟 star rating and let me know how you go in the 📝 comments below. I love hearing from you!

    One of my macadamia nut clusters inside a cupcake case and covered with orange zest.

    4-Ingredient Chocolate Orange Macadamia Nut Clusters (Vegan + Gluten Free)

    These easy, no-bake macadamia nut clusters are fragranced with the flavors of chocolate orange and are deliciously crunchy and chocolatey. 
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    Course: Dessert
    Cuisine: Macadamia Chocolate Orange Clusters
    Diet: Gluten Free, Vegan
    Prep Time: 5 minutes minutes
    Cook Time: 15 minutes minutes
    Total Time: 20 minutes minutes
    Servings: 10 clusters
    Calories: 372kcal
    Author: DJ

    Ingredients

    For the chocolate clusters:

    • 300 g vegan dark chocolate melted
    • 200 g macadamia nuts
    • 130 g ground flaxseed meal
    • 1 Tablespoon orange zest
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    Instructions

    Make the clusters:

    • Melt the dark chocolate using the double-boiling (bain-marie) method.
    • Mix in the macadamia nuts, flaxseed meal and orange zest until fully incorporated and coated.
    • Spoon the mixture into 10 regular cupcake cases. Top with a sprinkle of extra flaxseeds and a little bit more orange zest if you wish.
    • Refrigerate for 15-20 minutes to set the clusters and enjoy.

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    Notes

    • Baking-specific dark chocolate melts far better than most other types of chocolate. When I tested this recipe, I originally tried chocolate chips but they simply don't melt very well. They often turn clumpy over the heat.
    • If you leave them to set for too long inside the fridge, they will quickly become too hard. This means that they will ultimately be very difficult to bite through.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 372kcal | Carbohydrates: 21g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 33g | Saturated Fat: 11g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 17g | Sodium: 7mg | Potassium: 181mg | Fiber: 8g | Sugar: 11g | Vitamin A: 3IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 51mg | Iron: 1mg
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    1. Frida Daventry says

      March 15, 2023 at 7:07 pm

      5 stars
      These were so simple and I loved them!

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