Diabetic-Friendly Chocolate Peanut Clusters
✅ Why this works
- Uses sugar-free or high-cocoa chocolate → lower glycemic impact
- peanuts provide protein + fat to slow glucose spikes
- No added sugar or syrups
🛒 Ingredients (Makes ~12 clusters)
- 1 cup unsalted roasted peanuts
- 100–120g sugar-free dark chocolate (or 85–90% dark)
- 1 tsp coconut oil or olive oil
- Optional: pinch of sea salt or cinnamon
👩🍳 Instructions
1. Melt chocolate:
- Break chocolate into pieces
- Melt gently using a double boiler or microwave (20–30 sec intervals), stirring until smooth
- Stir in coconut oil for a glossy texture
2. Mix:
- Fold peanuts into the melted chocolate until fully coated
3. Shape:
- Spoon small clusters onto a parchment-lined tray
4. Set:
- Refrigerate 20–30 minutes until firm
🍽️ Portion guide (important)
- Stick to 1–2 small clusters per serving
- Best eaten after a meal (not on an empty stomach)
⚖️ Diabetes-friendly tips
- Choose chocolate labeled “no added sugar” or sweetened with stevia/erythritol
- Avoid milk chocolate—it raises blood sugar faster
- You can swap half the peanuts with almonds for slightly fewer carbs
