Fennel Chocolate Clusters

Fennel Chocolate Clusters

Fennel Chocolate Clusters

When you are on a low sugar, gluten-free and lactose free diet it is hard at times to find something easy and tasty to pack in your lunchbox. These chocolate clusters though tick all the boxes. Dark chocolate contains less sugar so these treats are not too sugar intensive. The addition of fennel adds a lovely twist. 

Ingredients:

300g dark chocolate
1/2 tsp fennel seeds
200g blanched hazelnuts
75g sour cherries

Dark chocolate

In a large non-metallic mixing bowl, break the chocolate into pieces and pop into the microwave for 2 minutes. Stir the chocolate until it has melted. 

Fennel, cherries and nuts

In a pestle and mortar, grind the fennel seeds until you get a powder and mix into the melted chocolate. Add the hazelnuts and cherries and stir until combined. On a baking tray, place a piece of greaseproof paper and place tablespoons of the chocolate mix on top. Leave to set. Transfer to an airtight container. 

An everyday treat!

So, do you like fennel?