Looking for a tasty snack that’s healthy and packed with protein and fiber? Give these Easy Dried Fruit and Nut Clusters a try! In just a few simple steps they’re ready to pop into the oven. These flavorful clusters are so versatile, you can swap out the fruit, nuts or seeds for a variety you love!
Ingredient ideas:
- Dried cherries
- Dried Apricots
- Dried Mangos
- Dried Dates
- Cashews
- Sliced Almonds
- Flax seed
- Chia seeds
- Coconut
- Pepitas
Other ideas for ingredient ad-ins:
- Dried cranberries
- Pistachios
- Blueberries
- Yogurt raisins
- Golden raisins
- Walnuts
- Banana chips
- Dried papaya
- Dried Pineapple
Healthy snack idea
These Easy Dried Fruit and Nut Clusters make a wonderful healthy snack and energy booster! They contain nearly 12 grams of protein and 8 grams of fiber PER CLUSTER! We love to eat them chilled. They make a perfect grab-and-go snack for after school or days when the kids have a sports practice.
Benefits of fruit and nut clusters
- Fiber
- Protein
- Chia seeds contribute to heart health, bone strength and better blood sugar control, fiber and are an excellent source of omega-3 fatty acids
- Flax seeds are rich sources of essential fatty acids for heart health and also contain fiber!
- Simple ingredients
- We use dried fruit that contains no sugar and only slightly sweeten with pure maple sugar.
- Little prep time to make them!
- Filling and work as a great mid-day snack or energy booster for kids after school or at sports
How to make Easy Dried Fruit and Nut Clusters:
Step 1. Select your favorite dried fruit, nuts and seeds. Chop fruit and nuts.
Step 2. Whisk 3 egg whites and add in 2 tablespoons pure maple syrup. You can use brown sugar, if needed.
Step 3. Spoon mixture onto baking sheet prepared with parchment paper. You should have 12 even clusters. Use a small cup to lightly press the tops of the clusters down to slightly flatten.
Step 4. Bake at 350 for 22-24 minutes.
Step 5. Allow to set and cool. Drizzle with chocolate and sprinkle with sea salt if desired. We actually prefer them without, hey are wonderful as-is, too! Chill clusters and enjoy for 3-4 days.
Easy Dried Fruit and Nut Clusters
Ingredients
- 3 Large Egg Whites
- 2 Tablespoons Pure Maple Syrup 2 Tablespoons brown sugar may be substituted
- Pinch of salt (1/8 teaspoon) Omit if you are adding chocolate and garnishing with sea salt at the end
- 1/2 Cup Dried Cherries Chopped
- 1/2 Cup Dried aprocots Chopped
- 1/2 Cup Dried Mangos Chopped
- 1/2 Cup Dates Chopped
- 1/4 Cup Shredded coconut
- 1/2 Cup Sliced almonds
- 1/2 Cup Salted Cashews Chopped
- 2 Tablespoons Pepitas
- 1 Tablespoon Chia seeds
- 1 Tablspoon Flax seeds
Optional
- Dark or Milk Chocolate
- Sea Salt
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°. Chop fruit and nuts. Add seeds and coconut flakes. Whisk egg whites, salt and maple syrup (or brown sugar). Combine ingredients and stir together. Prepare a baking sheet with parchment paper. Spoon mix into 12 even mounds. Using a small cup, gently press the top of each mound to slightly flatten.Bake 22-24 minutes. Allow to cool.If desired, drizzle with chocolate (milk or dark is great!) and garnish with sea salt. This is delicious, but we actually prefer them plain!We love these clusters best when they have been chilled in the fridge.
