Chocolate Cherry Clusters and Cherry Chocolate Bites

Looking for some healthy and allergy-friendly treats for your special someone on Valentine’s Day? Then mix up these simple and wholesome Chocolate Cherry Clusters and Cherry Chocolate Bites that are made with 3 to 4 ingredients and are allergy-friendly.

 Tomorrow is Valentine’s Day, and that means more chocolate candy! How about skipping the crowds at the store and making some of your own this year.

Besides the Chocolate Dipped Cherries, I whipped up a couple more cherry/chocolate combo treats this past weekend.

Quick and Healthy Valentine’s Candy, Two Ways

Looking for some healthy and allergy-friendly treats for your special someone on Valentine’s Day? Then whip up these simple and wholesome chocolate treats that are made with 3 to 4 ingredients and are allergy-friendly.

Chocolate Cherry Clusters

Chocolate Cherry Clusters

Chocolate and cherries make the perfect combination! Make your own candy with our Chocolate Cherry Clusters 

Gluten Free, Paleo, Vegan; Free of dairy, soy, egg, grains, & peanuts

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Course: Candy, Dessert, Dessert/Candy

Cuisine: American

Keyword: dairy free chocolate candy, paleo candy

Prep Time: 15 minutes

Total Time: 15 minutes

Servings: 9 clusters

Calories: 84kcal

Author: Sarah Jane Parker

Ingredients

• 1/3 cup allergy-friendly dark chocolate chips
• ¼ cup dried cherries
• ¼ cup roasted sunflower seeds
• ¼ cup unsweetened coconut flakes crushed

Instructions

• In a medium microwaveable bowl, melt the chocolate chips by heating for 30 seconds at a time until all the chocolate is melted and smooth.
• Stir into the melted chocolate the dried cherries, sunflower seeds, and crushed coconut flakes until well mixed and thoroughly coated.
• Drop by Tablespoonfuls onto a wax paper-lined baking sheet and chill until set up. Store in the fridge in an airtight container.
• Enjoy!

Nutrition

Calories: 84kcal | Carbohydrates: 7g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 5g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 0mg | Sodium: 8mg | Potassium: 79mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 120IU | Calcium: 26mg | Iron: 0.4mg

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Cherry Chocolate Bites

Don’t forget to check out some of my other healthy candy recipes:

• Strawberry Coconut Truffles
• Chocolate SunButter Fudge
• Almond Butter Crunch Candy Bars
• Guilt-Free Dark Chocolate Bars

Cherry Chocolate Bites

These are a bit like Cherry Pie Larabars, only tastier and allergy-friendly! Gluten-Free, Paleo, Vegan; Free of dairy, soy, egg, grains, & peanuts

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Course: Dessert, Dessert/Candy

Cuisine: American

Keyword: cherry chocolate bites, paleo chocolate bites

Prep Time: 15 minutes

Total Time: 15 minutes

Servings: 9 bites

Calories: 68kcal

Author: Sarah Jane Parker

Ingredients

• ½ cup dried cherries
• ¼ cup sunflower seeds
• ¼ cup chocolate chips

Instructions

• Combine all ingredients in a small food processor and process until it begins to stick together but is still chunky.
• Scoop out Tablespoonful’s and roll into balls.
• Chill in the fridge until set and firm. Store in an airtight container in the fridge.
• Enjoy!

Nutrition

Calories: 68kcal | Carbohydrates: 9g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 3g | Sodium: 4mg | Potassium: 24mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 250IU | Calcium: 15mg | Iron: 0.4mg

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Sarah Jane Parker

Sarah Jane Parker is the founder, recipe creator, and photographer behind The Fit Cookie. She’s a food allergy mom and healthy living blogger based in Wyoming. Sarah is also an ACSM Certified Personal Trainer, ACE Certified Health Coach, Revolution Running certified running coach, and an ACE Certified Fitness Nutrition Specialist