How do you make peanuts more digestible?

Like other legumes, peanuts contain phytic acid and enzyme inhibitors which impair your body's ability to access all of the nutrients contained in the peanuts. You can, however, make peanuts much more digestible and nutritious by soaking them in water overnight .

Why won t my peanut clusters harden?

This is caused by the ratio of almond bark to chocolate being too low . You need enough almond bark to ensure ensure your Crockpot Chocolate Peanut Clusters harden.

What is a peanut cluster?

Yupik's Peanut Clusters are sweet confections of chopped roasted peanuts covered in milk chocolate . Ideal for snacking or baking, these small delights will fulfill your sweet cravings.

What do peanuts do to your stomach?

Too much peanuts intake at one time may even lead to stomach discomfort. Constipation, diarrhoea and bloating are common issues associated with excessive peanuts intake. So, it is recommended to take peanuts in moderate quantities if you are already suffering from stomach related issues.

Do peanuts help you move your bowels?

Peanuts and peanut butter are rich in soluble and insoluble dietary fibers, both of which help support regular bowel movements and improve constipation ( 3 , 4 ). Just two tablespoons (32 grams) of natural peanut butter contains 3 grams of fiber, equivalent to about 10% of your daily fiber needs ( 5 , 6 ).

What do peanuts do to your gut?

This review suggests that the consumption of peanuts or pistachios can demonstrate the potential to exert a beneficial effect on the gut microbiota by promoting the growth of beneficial gut bacteria that produce, for example, short-chain fatty acids that are beneficial for human health.

What are the black chunks in peanut butter?

Small bits of peanut skins attached to the peanut when it is ground can cause these dark spots .

What is peanut butter candy made of?

Made with sugar, milk, peanut butter, vanilla, and honey , this old-fashioned peanut butter candy is like an irresistible cross between taffy and fudge and will have you coming back for more.

What is the papery stuff on peanuts?

They are technically legumes, which are plants that have seed pods that split along both sides when ripe (other legumes include beans, peas, and lentils). The peanut is the seed, the papery covering is the seed coat , and the hard shell is the seed pod.

Easy Peanut Clusters Recipe - Build Your Bite (2024)

By: Author Joy Shull

Posted on Last updated: December 2, 2023

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Homemade chocolate peanut clusters are a simple and yummy holiday dessert made with just 3 ingredients! Add these to your Christmas baking list.

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Peanut clusters are a holiday favorite!

Need an easy dessert to add to your Christmas baking list? These no bake peanut clusters take less than 10 minutes to make and everyone will love this classic treat!

Peanut clusters are always one of those desserts that I look forward to every Christmas. They are simple to make, but taste delicious!

All you need is just three ingredients, or you can customize them however you please with holiday sprinkles or extra drizzles of chocolate on top.

We love making these and Chocolate Covered Almonds during the holidays.

More holiday dessert classics

Christmas Oreo Balls
Ritz Cracker Cookies
Peanut Butter Balls with Rice Krispies
Christmas Crack
Puppy Chow
Avalanche Cookies
No Bake Peanut Butter Bars

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Peanut Clusters Ingredients

roasted salted peanuts
semi sweet chocolate chips
optional toppings: flaked sea salt and/or drizzled white chocolate, sprinkles

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how to make peanut clusters

Step 1: Melt a bag of semi sweet chocolate chips in the microwave in 30 second increments until smooth. Be careful to not do longer increments as you do not want the chocolate to burn.

Tip: to make these dairy free peanut clusters, simply grab a bag of dairy free chocolate chips instead!

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Step 2: Once the chocolate is melted, stir in the roasted salted peanuts and combine. That is it! Now it’s time to form the peanut clusters.

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Step 3: Use a spoon or mini cookie scoop to drop spoonfuls of chocolate covered peanuts onto a lined baking sheet.

Waxed paper or parchment paper will work here. Since you are not cooking with heat, you just need to use a nonstick surface.

If you are topping with flaked sea salt or Christmas sprinkles, do this step now so that it sticks before the chocolate is hardened.

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Step 4: Once you have finished assembling the peanut clusters, place them in the fridge to chill until the chocolate is set.

Step 5: This is only necessary if you want to drizzle some with white chocolate. I like doing this with half the batch to add a little variety!

Can I freeze chocolate covered peanuts?

Yes! These are delicious straight from the freezer too.You can also let them thaw for several minutes at room temperature to let them soften. Just allow the peanut clusters to set, then place in an airtight freezer ziploc bag.

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Pecan Pie Brownies
Dairy Free Chocolate Chip Cookies
Graham Cracker Toffee
White Chocolate Peanut Butter Balls
Christmas Cookie Bars
Pecan Pie Bars

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Love peanut clusters? Make a big batch with this easy crock pot peanut clusters recipe!

Yield: 12

Prep Time: 5 minutes

Additional Time: 30 minutes

Total Time: 35 minutes

These easy chocolate peanut clusters are a delicious holiday treat made with just 3 ingredients.

Ingredients

1 ¼ cups roasted salted peanuts
10 oz semi sweet chocolate chips

For Topping (optional)

flaked sea salt
melted white chocolate

Instructions

Melt the semi sweet chocolate chips in a microwave safe bowl in 30 second increments, until smooth
Add the peanuts and stir to combine
Line a cookie sheet with wax paper and drop spoonfuls of the chocolate peanuts down
Sprinkle with optional sea salt
Place in the fridge or freezer until chocolate sets
If you are doing the white chocolate drizzle, do this step now, then chill again until set. Melt white chocolate until smooth and drizzle over the tops of the hardened peanut clusters

Nutrition Information:

Yield: 12Serving Size: 1
Amount Per Serving:Calories: 203Total Fat: 15gSaturated Fat: 5gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 0mgSodium: 113mgCarbohydrates: 18gFiber: 3gSugar: 14gProtein: 5g

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