When I need chocolate, I need it STAT. But not just any chocolate - it needs to be healthy, delicious, no bake, portable, fast and low Weight Watchers points.
And since there's not much out there that meets this fairly strict criteria, I created it. These No Bake Chocolate Cereal Clusters have only 5 wholesome ingredients (Rice Chex cereal, dried apricots, unsweetened coconut, raw sunflower seeds and semi-sweet chocolate) and are just 4 WW points on the blue plan!
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Chocolate is NOT optional in my world! Fortunately it's also all about balance and not deprivation in my world! And I can still indulge in chocolate on Weight Watchers. But I don’t want to blow all my points on chocolate because I also want to enjoy wine and chips, among other delicious things. If you feel the same, read on...
That’s why these crunchy little chocolate cereal clusters are perfect. At only 4 points they are quick, easy, healthy, have the right amount of sweetness, are totally satisfying and won't break the WW bank!
🥘 Ingredients
You only need 5 ingredients for this recipe!
- semi-sweet chocolate (baking bar- not chocolate chips)
- unsweetened shredded coconut
- raw unsalted shelled sunflower seeds
- dried apricots
- Rice Chex Cereal - low WW points and gluten-free
📖 Variations
- cereal - you can use a different cereal (like corn flakes or rice krispies) but just be sure to account for WW points
- dried fruit- I have also used dried cherries in place of dried apricots
🔪 Instructions
Prep:
- Mix finely chopped apricots, sunflower seeds, coconut and Rice Chex Cereal together in a bowl.
- Then melt chocolate in a microwave safe bowl at 50% power for about 2 minutes, then remove and stir with a spatula. Return for another 30 seconds, then remove and stir again. Return to the microwave for an additional 30 seconds (this will be 3 minutes in total) and stir. If it is not completely melted by this point, return to microwave for 10 seconds at a time, stirring between until melted.
Steps:
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Add the cereal mixture to the melted chocolate and combine.
- Make sure the mixture is completely covered in chocolate.
- Drop by tablespoons full onto a parchment paper lined cookie sheet, dividing equally between 15 clusters
- Chill for 10 -15 minutes or until set. Store in the fridge or freezer (they will last longer in the freezer)
💭Weight Watchers Desserts with low points
It really is hard to find a WW chocolate recipe that meets the above criteria and isn't a zillion points. I can't tell you how many times I've found what appeared to be an awesome looking, low-point Weight Watchers desserts on Pinterest, went to the website, only to discover that it's NOT even calculated in the current point system, but instead, in the very old point system. Very annoying!! So, instead of 4 points, it's more like 10+. Or it's loaded with artificial sweeteners, which I just can't eat!
We went through this batch of chocolate clusters really quickly and I had to make another within a week! I just keep them in the freezer, then pull them out and pop them into our lunch bags (my kids love them too!) for a quick little chocolate snack fix. They even taste great straight out of the freezer. So if you're looking for chocolate chex recipes, you'll love this one! And if you're looking for more low point WW desserts be sure to check out my other Weight Watchers Dessert Recipes (with no artificial sweeteners)!
🌡️Storing
I pop these right into the freezer (in a ziplock freezer bag) once they harden so they last longer - they last up to 3 months in the freezer. They defrost quickly so you don't even need to microwave them. However, if you're in a hurry, you can microwave them for 10 seconds. You can also store them in the fridge, in a sealed container, for up to a week.
The other great thing about these chocolate cereal treats is that they are also portable. I eat on the run quite a bit and they are excellent for on the go, in your car, at your desk or even running out the door. And they are perfect for you lunch box! Because you never know when that chocolate craving will hit! So if you're looking for an easy healthy chocolate Weight Watchers dessert that won't break your WW points bank, then this healthy chocolate cluster recipe is for you.
📋 Chocolate Cereal Clusters Recipe
Ingredients
- 5 oz semi -sweet chocolate
- 4 tablespoon unsweetened shredded coconut
- 4 tablespoon raw unsalted shelled sunflower seeds
- 6 dried apricots very finely chopped
- 1 cup Rice Chex cereal
Instructions
- Mix finely chopped apricots, sunflower seeds, coconut and Rice Chex Cereal together in a bowl.
- Melt chocolate in a microwave safe bowl at 50% power for about 2 minutes, then remove and stir with a spatula. Return for another 30 seconds, then remove and stir again. Return to the microwave for an additional 30 seconds (this will be 3 minutes in total) and stir. If it is not completely melted by this point, return to microwave for 10 seconds at a time, stirring between until melted. * Alternatively you can use a double boiler and melt your chocolate on the stove top.
- Add the cereal mixture to the melted chocolate and combine.
- Make sure the mixture is completely covered in chocolate.
- Drop by tablespoons full onto a parchment paper lined cookie sheet, dividing equally between 15 clusters
- Chill for 10 -15 minutes or until set. Store in the fridge or freezer (they will last longer in the freezer)
Notes
- cereal - you can use a different cereal (like corn flakes or rice krispies) but just be sure to account for WW points
- dried fruit- I have also used dried cherries in place of dried apricots
Elaine
Chocolate is not optional in my world either! Perfect for Easter!
Terri Gilson
What kind of world would it be without chocolate?! Not the kind of world I want to live in 🙂
Jo Vanderwolf
Crunchy chocolate bites? Uh, yeah, I'll take all of them. Thank you!
These sound so yummy!
Denise@urbnspice
You had me at chocolate, Terri - your No Bake Chocolate Cereal Clusters look and sound so appealing and fun! They are a great blend of flavours and textures which I always love in a small bite like this. I am excited to try them.
Leanne Combden
Love chocolate treats that have a little bit of crunch, but are also a little bit chewy from the dried fruit. Perfect texture combo!
Terri Gilson
Thanks, Leanne 🙂 Yes, texture is sooo important - the bit of crunch makes them perfect!
Kim - The Puffy Biscuit
These look so good! I'm a sucker for chocolate and anything! I love having little bites like this in the freezer for when I want a sweet treat.
Terri Gilson
Thanks, Kim! Yes, accessible freezer chocolate is the best!