Can I use a different type of nut?

Yes! Peanuts, almonds, cashews and pecans can I be used instead of macadamia nuts.

Can I make these nut-free?

Yes! You can use sunflower seed butter instead of the peanut butter and use a mixture of roasted seeds instead of the macadamia nuts.

How can I make these more gooey?

IF you want to make these more gooey, you have several options. You can omit the collage powder which will keep these clusters more liquid. You can also add more sugar-free caramel syrup to increase the ratio of liquid to solids.

Do I have to dip these keto caramel nut clusters in chocolate?

Absolutely not! You can simply drizzle chocolate over the nut clusters or simply dip the bottom half of the cluster in the chocolate. If you use either of these two methods instead of dipping the clusters, you will only need half of the sugar-free chocolate coating.

What can I use instead of collagen peptide powder?

If you do not have any collagen peptide powder, you can simply add a little of your favourite vanilla protein powder. Only add 1 tablespoon at a time as all protein powders will absorb varying amounts of liquids. You can also completely omit using any collagen or protein powder and these clusters will turn out a little more gooey but just as tasty!

What type of liquid sweetener can I use?

If you do not have any sugar-free caramel syrup, you can use sugar-free maple syrup or allulose syrup instead. To add more caramel flavour, simply add a couple of drops of caramel extract.

Are macadamia nuts keto-friendly?

Macadamia nuts are the number one nut for a keto diet. At over 90% fat, macadamia nuts have the highest quantity of fats out of any nut or seed.

Keto Chocolate Macadamia Caramel Clusters

Ingredients

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1/2 cup creamy natural peanut butter
1/4 cup sugar-free caramel syrup (I used ChocZero)
1/4 cup flavourless collagen powder (I used Naked Collagen)
1/2 tsp. pure vanilla extract
110 grams roasted macadamia nuts (see this post for skillet roasting nuts)
3 oz. sugar-free milk chocolate (or use dairy-free), melted
Sprinkle of sea salt (optional)

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Instructions

If your macadamia nuts are raw and unsalted, place them in a saucepan over medium heat, and bake, stirring frequently, until they begin to brown. Remove the saucepan from the heat and add 1 tablespoon of sweetener (optional) and 1/4 teaspoon of salt (optional). Pour the nuts into a bowl and set them aside to cool.
Melt the peanut butter and syrup in the microwave for 30 seconds, or until the peanut butter has melted. Remove the bowl from the microwave and stir in the collagen powder and vanilla until smooth.
Add the roasted macadamia nuts to the bowl and stir until combined. Using a 1-tablespoon cookie scoop, scoop out the mixture and place each cluster onto a sheet lined with parchment or wax paper. Chill in the freezer for 15 minutes or longer.
While the nut clusters are chilling, melt the chocolate in a small metal mixing bowl nested inside a small saucepan one-third full of water. Or, melt chocolate in the microwave using 15-30 second intervals, stirring in between.
Remove the macadamia nut clusters from the freezer and spread (or dip) the melted chocolate over each cluster. Allow to cool for 1 minute before sprinkling with sea salt if desired.
Place the pan back in the fridge until the chocolate hardens.

Notes

for a more caramel consistency, omit the collagen powder or increase the amount of liquid sweetener

Author: Cat
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 0 minutes
Category: Snacks, Desserts
Method: No-bake
Cuisine: America, Fall, Holidays
Diet: Gluten Free

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 bite
Calories: 115
Sugar: 1
Fat: 10
Carbohydrates: 5
Fiber: 3
Protein: 3.4