WW Zebra Cashew Clusters

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WW Zebra Cashew Clusters are a crunchy & sweet pick-me-up by Amish that is fun to chew & feels indulgent yet may also fit into your plan. These clusters have roasted cashews & two types of melted chocolate to produce a striped & beautiful zebra effect. The nuts provide protein, & a swirl of dark & white chocolate makes them resemble the goodies at candy shops. WW Amish Zebra Cashew Clusters take no time & need no baking, just a brief melting & cooling. They are also ideal to serve at parties, holiday platters/as a sweet portion-controlling snack. You can have several without feeling you are going to go off course.

STATS

  • Diet: Weight Watchers Friendly
  • Course: Dessert / Snack
  • Cuisine: American, Amish-inspired
  • Time for prep: 15 minutes
  • Cooking time: 5 minutes (melting only)
  • Working time (total): 20 minutes plus cooling time
  • Size/serving: 1 cluster
  • Level of difficulty: Easy
  • Mode of cooking: Stovetop & microwave (for melting)
  • Total yield: 18 to 20 clusters

EQUIPMENT

  • Mixing bowls
  • Microwave-safe bowl/double boiler
  • Measuring cups & spoons
  • Baking sheet
  • Parchment paper/silicone mat
  • Spoon for scooping clusters

INGREDIENTS

  • 1½ cups of cashews, roasted & unsalted
  • Half a cup of dark chocolate chips without added sugar
  • For a smoother melting, add one teaspoon of optional coconut oil.
  • Half a cup of sugar-free white chocolate chips
  • An optional pinch of sea salt

INGREDIENT NOTES

Cashews:

  • The best-tasting & crunchiest come from roasted, unsalted cashews. Lightly toasting raw cashews beforehand can bring a more concentrated nutty taste.

Dark chocolate chips:

  • Sugar-free dark chocolate chips keep SmartPoints lower but offer a full, deep flavor to balance out the sweetness.

White chocolate chips:

  • Sugar-free white chocolate chips bring a creamy contrast and the classic zebra stripe look against the darker chocolate.

Coconut oil:

  • A small amount keeps the chocolate from becoming grainy, making it silky & glossy.

Sea salt:

  • Sea salt. One sprinkle from a pinch sharpens the taste, balances the sweetness & adds a trace of gourmet.

DIRECTIONS

  1. Use silicone mats/paper towels to cover the baking surface.
  2. Melt the dark chocolate chips & ½ teaspoon coconut oil in a oven-safe dish, stirring every 20 seconds till it smooth.
  3. Melt white chocolate chips in a separate basin using ½ teaspoon coconut oil in the same manner.
  4. Coat the cashews completely by stirring them into the melted dark chocolate.
  5. Spoon tiny clusters of the cashew-chocolate mixture onto the prepared baking sheet.
  6. For a zebra stripe look, drizzle each cluster with melted white chocolate.
  7. Optional: Sprinkle the chocolate with a little sea salt while it’s still soft.
  8. To make the clusters solid, place the baking sheet in the refrigerator for 20 to 25 minutes.
  9. Preserve in the freezer in a tightly sealed bag before you’re ready to serve.

TIPS

  • Add some puffed rice cereal to the cashews to bring some additional crunch.
  • In order to avoid seizing of chocolate, always melt slowly & stir frequently.
  • Serve in small clusters to control the portions easily & to extend them.
  • During holidays, sprinkle a little bit of sugar-free sprinkles in it to decorate it.

DATA STORAGE

Fridge:

  • Berries can be stored in an airtight jar in the freezer for the next fourteen days.

Freezer:

  • Transfer to a container/bag after first freezing in a single layer on a tray. Lasts for at least two months.

FAQS

May I substitute with other nuts?

  • You can replace cashews with yes, almonds/pecans/peanuts.

I must make the chocolate sugar-free?

  • No, yet remember that Smart Points will be higher in case you use ordinary chocolate.

Do I have to melt the chocolate on the stove?

  • Yes, but better put in a sort of double boiler because till you are accustomed to it, you are liable to burn.

In the event that I detest white chocolate, what?

  • You do not need to do it, but simply sprinkle cocoa nibs/crushed nuts on top of it.

Are these babysitters friendly?

  • Okay, they are fun to do with kids, as they do not need to be baked.

NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION

Calories: 120
Protein: 3g
Carbohydrates: 8g
Dietary Fiber: 2g
Total Fat: 9g
Saturated Fat: 3g
Sodium: 20mg
Sugars: 2g
It is estimated that there are 3 Smart Points per serving of WW Amish Zebra Cashew Clusters.