Coconut Clusters
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These 2-ingredient coconut clusters feature crispy coconut flakes enveloped in rich, creamy dark chocolate. They’re easy to make and fun to customize!
Being the recipe whiz in my friend group, I tend to gift my friends and family homemade candy quite a bit, and my coconut clusters have been the crowd favorite. My friends love them because they’re sweet and refreshing, and I love them because they’re so darn easy to make. Just don’t tell them that!
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Why I love this recipe
- No baking needed. Forget turning on the oven. All you need is your handy microwave.
- Fun to customize. Switch up the chocolate or add mix-ins to transform the flavor.
- Easy to make. This is the perfect hands-on activity for the kiddos since there’s minimal work and maximum reward!
- Perfect for everyone. These are easy to make keto-friendly by using keto chocolate chips or dairy-free by using vegan chocolate chips!
Ready for more keto no bake desserts? Try my keto chocolate covered strawberries, keto fudge, and keto peanut butter cups.
Key Ingredients
- Chocolate chips. Either standard chocolate chips or sugar-free ones. Skip the expensive store-bought kind and make your own sugar-free chocolate chips. Alternatively, you can use any chocolate bar that contains over 70% cocoa content.
- Unsweetened coconut flakes AND toasted coconut chips. I used both for maximum texture and flavor but one or the other is fine.
How to make coconut clusters
I’ve included step-by-step photos below to make this recipe easy to follow at home. For the full printable recipe instructions and ingredient quantities, scroll to the recipe card at the bottom of this post.
Step 1- Prep. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
Step 2- Melt the chocolate. In a microwave-safe bowl or on a stovetop, melt the chocolate chips.
Step 3- Mix. Stir in the coconut flakes and mix well until incorporated.
Step 4- Shape and chill. Using a cookie scoop, scoop out portions of the mixture and place them on the lined baking sheet. Refrigerate for 20 minutes or until firm.
Arman’s recipe tips
- Swap the chocolate. Use sugar-free white chocolate or dark chocolate chips.
- Add nuts or seeds. Switch out half of the coconut flakes with equal parts sunflower seeds, pumpkin seeds, chopped almonds, pecans, or walnuts.
- Add cookie crumbs. Crush up keto peanut butter cookies or keto chocolate chip cookies and fold them into the melted chocolate for some added crunch.
- Use flavor extracts. Add a few drops of orange extract, cherry extract, peppermint extract, or vanilla extract for more flavor.
Storage instructions
To store: Store coconut clusters in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to two weeks.
To freeze: Place leftovers in a ziplock bag and store them in the freezer for up to six months.
Frequently asked questions
Unsweetened coconut and coconut flakes are keto-friendly. They are full of healthy fats and have very few net carbs.
More low carb treats to try
Coconut Clusters
Ingredients
- 2 cups chocolate chips
- 1 cup unsweetened shredded coconut
Instructions
- In a microwave-safe bowl or stovetop, add the chocolate chips. Melt them in 20-second spurts until melted.
- Fold through the coconut flakes and mix well until fully incorporated.
- Using an ice cream scoop, scoop out portions of the mixture and place them on a lined tray.
- Refrigerate the coconut clusters for 20 minutes, or until firm.
- Remove them from the refrigerator and sprinkle with sea salt and enjoy.
Notes
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Originally published December 2021, updated and republished February 2025
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Thanks Betty!
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Hi Katherine- thank you so much for making my coconut clusters, hope you enjoyed them 🙂
What kind of chocolate chips do YOU use 🙂
Hi Trisha! So I’ve made this recipe SO many times using nearly every kind of baking chocolate and sugar-free chocolate available. I prefer the taste of Ghirardelli chocolate, but Lily’s sugar free chocolate is also fab. I also love Bakers Chocolate, but not too many people like how dark that tastes haha! Do you have a favorite?
Choc zero chips are good
Sounds great but I would toast the coconut first, delish. In US these are called haystacks, but they are hard to find anymore.
Arman Liew has made this recipe as simple as possible. It is sheer perfection. It’s healthier than most treats. Enjoy every morsel of these decadent Coconut Clusters. The feeling of the chocolate melting in my mouth is incredible!
Thank you, Greta!
Bless your heart and thank you for such an easy chocolate coconut cluster. I appreciate you sharing such lovely recipes especially the easy ones. Thank you again for being so helpful to me and others . I am handicapped and for me to see easy recipes is fabulous. I know there must be other people out there like me who are handicapped and look for the easy way out , so again I say thank you for helping me and others on our journeys. Keep up the good work.❤️
You are so welcome, Ella- thanks for taking the time to leave a lovely comment and review. You are very, very welcome and never hesitate to reach out if I can help with anything!
Amazing!!!
Could you add chia or other seeds and if so how much would you say?
Can’t wait to make these coconut clusters and I will substitute Lily’s sugar free chips. What an easy treat for me. OK I will share them. LOL
Yeah, for sure! I sometimes add granola or chopped nuts or seeds haha 🙂 I don’t share!
Delightful? 🥰
Super yummy, loved – I used the shredded coconut but next time will def add the toasted flakes as Imagine these will def enhance the texture – thank you for sharing all your fab recipes 🙂
Can you buy toasted coconut flakes or do you just toast the coconut flakes in the oven?
Either works!
I used unsweetened chocolate and added a quarter of a cup of monk fruit for sweetener.
Yes i love toasted coconut! But I don’t have time to wait on the oven…I use the microwave
I put the coconut on a paper plate the I run the microwave on 15 seconds at a time, watching the coconut toast. Sometimes I may have to add another 10 seconds or so to get them just brown enough. Remember coconut will burn easily,.so keep watch on it. I also always stir it after every time I cook it. Sometimes you can’t see that it had cooked by stiring you know what you have. Toasted coconut is so good in so many things!
Yummy yummy in my tummy
Genius
Shouldn’t the choc chips be unsweetened?
No.
I already commented but I used unsweetened chocolate and added a quarter of a cup of monk fruit to the mixture.