Recipe: Blueberry Clusters
Nutrition experts at Avera Heart Hospital developed this recipe especially for the holiday season, and it combines nutrition and taste in a good-for-you way. Blueberries and dark chocolate contain antioxidants which may reduce the risk of many diseases (including heart disease and certain cancers).
The perfect end to the perfect holiday meal!
Blueberry Clusters
Makes 32 servings
Ingredients
- 1 cup dark chocolate chips
- 2 cups fresh blueberries
- ¼ cup pecans, chopped
Directions
- Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Heat chocolate chips in microwave-safe bowl on full power for 30 seconds. Stir and then repeat until smooth.
- Stir blueberries into the melted chocolate.
- Using a tablespoon, scoop clumps onto the parchment lined baking sheet.
- Sprinkle each cluster with the pecans.
- Refrigerate for 30 minutes or until firm.
Nutrition per serving: 51 calories, 3 grams fat; 5 grams carbohydrate; less than 1 gram protein
Source: Avera Heart Hospital nutrition team. Get more insight on nutrition and health.
