Chocolate Coconut Clusters | Greedy Gourmet

Question 1

What type of oats should I use?

Accepted Answer

Rolled oats are the best kind of oats to use for baking and cooking. This is because they keep their structure and texture better than other types of oats such as quick oats.

Quick oats are finer and are processed to enable you to cook them quickly. Rolled oats, on the other hand, are larger. You should be able to find rolled oats at most quality supermarkets and stores. They are sometimes referred to as ‘jumbo’ or ‘old fashioned’ oats, and are much better for this recipe than the plain porridge oat type.

Jumbo oats are made by being steamed and then flattened with a large heavy roller. This way of processing them means that they are a lot larger textured and hold together a lot better, which will stop each of your chocolate coconut clusters from falling apart. They’re also a good source of protein, with 12 grams of protein per 100g (about 4g per serving).

Question 2

What is desiccated coconut?

Accepted Answer

It’s basically finely shredded coconut. You can also go for larger shredded coconut flakes, but I’ve chosen desiccated coconut for this recipe.

If possible, go for unsweetened coconut flakes. There’s plenty of sugar in this recipe, so the sweetened kind of coconut flakes isn’t necessary.

Question 3

Are these chocolate coconut flakes keto?

Accepted Answer

These chocolate coconut flakes are low in carbs and, therefore, are suitable for a low-carb keto diet.

Question 4

Why are my chocolate clusters falling apart?

Accepted Answer

If your chocolate coconut clusters are failing to hold together properly, the problem could be down to one of or several of the following.

Firstly, consider the type of oats you are using to make this recipe. Regular quick oats, the kind that you would use to make your porridge in the morning for breakfast, are not suitable for this recipe.

That’s because they are too fine and don’t hold together properly. Instead, opt for large rolled oats, which are far better and produce a better texture.

Another reason that your clusters aren’t holding together could be due to the incorrect ratio of ingredients. Be sure to follow the measurements below precisely.

I recommend using a quality set of weighing scales. This will ensure all the ratios are exact, which will produce the right balance of ingredients necessary for a batch of chocolate coconut clusters with the right consistency, that hold together perfectly.

Question 5

How do I store leftovers?

Accepted Answer

The best way to store these chocolate coconut clusters is to keep them in an airtight container at room temperature. The clusters should be good for about four days.

Question 6

Can I freeze chocolate coconut clusters?

Accepted Answer

Absolutely! Wait until they’ve cooled completely, then place the baking tray directly in the freezer for 1 to 2 hours.

This will allow the coconut clusters to flash freeze, which prevents them sticking together. Then, remove them from the tray and transfer them into a freezer-safe airtight container. They should last up to 5 months in the freezer.

Question 7

Can this recipe be scaled?

Accepted Answer

Yes. If you wish to make a big batch of this chocolate coconut clusters recipe, you can simply double up or triple up on the amounts in the recipe below.

Conversely, if you want to scale back and make a smaller recipe, you can easily halve the amounts below.

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