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

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

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    Four Ingredient Chocolate Treats

    These macadamia nut clusters are infused with yummy chocolate orange flavours and they are so easy to make. Simply combine all of the ingredients, freeze and enjoy!

    Another quick, no-bake treat you should try are my frozen yogurt peanut butter strawberry bites that are equally delicious.

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    Ingredients For This Recipe

    The four ingredients that you will need to make my vegan chocolate orange clusters.
    • Vegan dark chocolate - baking chocolate is best.
    • Macadamia nuts - use whole macadamia nuts.
    • Ground flaxseed meal - makes the clusters a little healthier.
    • Orange zest - infuses the clusters with orange flavour.
    A uneven chocolate cluster which has been sprinkled with bright orange zest.

    How To Make Vegan Chocolate Orange Clusters

    Step-By-Step Instructions

    For the full method and ingredient amounts, 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.

    Tips For Making Macadamia Nut Clusters

    Use Baking Specific Chocolate

    Baking 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're clumpy when they melt. Use dark baking chocolate for this recipe if you can.

    Don't Set Them For Too Long

    They will become too hard and difficult to bite through.

    Why You Will Love These Treats

    • They are quick & easy to make.
    • The clusters are infused with chocolate orange flavours.
    • There are plenty of macadamia nuts inside each piece.
    • Only 4 ingredients are needed.
    • This recipe is completely vegan, gluten-free and dairy-free.
    A cluster which has been broken in half being shown to the camera. You can see the macadamia nuts inside.

    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.

    Customisations & Substitutions

    • Add an extra topping. 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 chopped hazelnuts or peanuts.
    • Use vegan milk chocolate instead. This will give the macadamia nut clusters a creamier taste in comparison to the dark chocolate that this recipe calls for.

    Frequently Asked Questions

    Are these macadamia nut clusters gluten free?

    Yes, these are completely gluten free!

    How To Store These Chocolate Bites

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

    One of my chocolate orange macadamia nut clusters inside a larger cupcake case.

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    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)


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    • Author: Vegan Treats Blogger
    • Total Time: 20 minutes
    • Yield: 10 clusters 1x
    • Diet: Vegan
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    Description

    These easy, no-bake macadamia nut clusters are fragranced with the flavours of chocolate orange and are deliciously chocolatey. 


    Ingredients

    Units Scale

    For the chocolate clusters:

    • 300g vegan dark chocolate (melted)
    • 200g macadamia nuts
    • 130g ground flax seed meal
    • 1 Tablespoon orange zest

    Instructions

    Make the clusters:

    1. Melt the dark chocolate using the double-boiling (bain-marie) method.
    2. Mix in the macadamia nuts, flaxseed meal and orange zest until fully incorporated and coated.
    3. 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.
    4. Refrigerate for 15-20 minutes to set the clusters and enjoy.
    • Prep Time: 5 minutes
    • Cook Time: 15 minutes
    • Category: No Bake
    • Method: No Baking
    • Cuisine: Macadamia Chocolate Orange Clusters

    Nutrition

    • Serving Size: 1 Cluster
    • Calories: 283
    • Sugar: 1.2 g
    • Sodium: 2.3 mg
    • Fat: 23.9 g
    • Carbohydrates: 30.5 g
    • Protein: 4.3 g
    • Cholesterol: 0 mg

    Keywords: chocolate clusters, chocolate orange, no bake, no bake recipes, vegan chocolate, vegan treats

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    1. Frida Daventry says

      March 15, 2023 at 7:07 pm

      These were so simple and I loved them!

      ★★★★★

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