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<\/figure><\/div>\n\n\nThese Dark Chocolate Nut Clusters are an easy, no cook, vegan, low sugar, \"hide from the kids in the vegetable drawer\" type of treat. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Or am I the only mom that hides the good chocolate from her kids? Well, these are actually good for them too. If you want to share.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Health Benefits of Dark Chocolate<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Chocolate in it pure form is nutrient rich. But, here in the US, we tend to load it up with sugar and fat making it less healthy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Nutrients in chocolate:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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- vitamins: C, A, E and D, B6 & B9<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- minerals: iron, magnesium, copper, manganese, potassium, phosphorus, zinc, and selenium.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- antioxidants: polyphenols, flavanols and catechins.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
These items may help lower cholesterol and improve blood flow, protect against high cholesterol, reduce insulin resistance, and even protect your skin from the sun. (source<\/a>)<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Health Benefits of Nuts<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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- vitamin E:<\/strong>\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- minerals: magnesium, phosphorus, copper, manganese, selenium<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- antioxidants: polyphenols <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
Nuts can combat oxidative stress by neutralizing free radicals and may lower cholesterol and triglycerides. Even though nuts are high in fat, studies have shown consuming them can actually aid in weight loss. (source<\/a>) <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Ingredients for Dark Chocolate Nut Clusters<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
For the chocolate, I used a combination of cocoa powder<\/strong>, coconut oil <\/strong>and liquid sweetener<\/strong> whipped up in the blender. No cooking needed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The drawback is coconut oil starts liquifying above 70 degrees, so these are best kept in the fridge.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
- vitamin E:<\/strong>\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n
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