These Chocolate Covered Blueberries are a simple no-bake dessert! Dairy-free chocolate, fresh blueberries, and puffed brown rice cereal make for a delicious treat. Gluten-free, vegan.
This no-bake dessert is comprised of 3 major ingredients. Chocolate, blueberries, and brown rice cereal!
An easy recipe and a wonderful treat, these blueberry clusters make a perfect snack and satisfying dessert.
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Why you'll love this recipe
- A delicious snack anytime
- Perfect size for satisfying your sweet tooth
- No gluten or dairy ingredients
Ingredients and substitutions
Here are a few quick notes about the ingredients in this recipe. You can see a complete list of ingredients and instructions in the recipe card below.
Dairy-free chocolate chips - Choose your favorite type of chocolate chips; semi-sweet or dark chocolate chips. Keto chips like in this keto fudge work as well. Use white chocolate chips for a variation!
You can use chopped chocolate bars as a substitute. If dairy is not an issue, regular dairy milk chips work fine too. Besides the sugar in the chips, there is no added sugar in this recipe.
Coconut oil - A little bit of this goes a long way in making a smooth chocolatey coating. To substitute, use a neutral oil like avocado oil.
Fresh blueberries - Freshly ripe blueberries give the best juicy bites. Dried blueberries will work as well, but will make for smaller, chewier clusters. You can also substitute with a good blueberry alternative.
Brown rice cereal - You can choose between puffed rice cereal or crispy rice cereal, but make sure the cereal is gluten-free. Check the ingredient label for any added gluten-containing grain or allergen statements.
If you prefer not to use rice cereal, just add more blueberries to the mixture.
Step-by-step instructions
Before you start: Line a large baking sheet or sheet pan with parchment paper or wax paper. Rinse blueberries and pat them dry. The blueberries should be completely dry before assembling clusters.
- Heat chocolate chips and coconut oil in a microwave-safe bowl at 30-second intervals. Stir after each interval until the chips are mostly melted.
- Sprinkle salt into the bowl of chocolate and stir until the remaining chips are melted. Fold in blueberries and brown rice cereal.
- Use a tablespoon to drop mounds of the mixture into a single layer on the prepared baking sheet.
- Refrigerate for 30-45 minutes or until set.
Helpful tips
- Pat dry the blueberries with a paper towel before using them in the recipe. Water will cause the melted chocolate to seize.
- For best results, store the individual pieces of chocolate-covered blueberries in an airtight container in the refrigerator or freezer. When at room temperature they can get soft and melty.
Serving suggestions
These chocolate blueberry clusters are perfect for:
- Afternoon snacks
- Simple no-bake dessert
- Healthy treat for lunchboxes
- Perfect chocolate bites when sweet cravings hit
FAQs
Yes! This recipe is completely gluten-free, but it is important to check the ingredients of the recipe or labels of ones that are store-bought as they may have gluten-containing ingredients.
When stored in an airtight container in the fridge, these chocolatey blueberries will last up to 3 days.
The best way to freeze these little clusters is to freeze them on a baking sheet. Then transfer the clusters to a freezer-safe ziplock bag and store them in the freezer for up to 3 months.
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Chocolate Covered Blueberries
Ingredients
- 1 ½ cups dairy-free chocolate chips semi-sweet or dark
- 1 teaspoon coconut oil
- pinch salt
- 1 cup fresh blueberries rinsed and completely dried
- ½ cup gluten-free brown rice cereal puffed or crispy
Instructions
- Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Rinse blueberries and pat them dry. They should be completely dry before assembling clusters.
- Heat chocolate chips and coconut oil in a microwave safe bowl in 30 second intervals, stirring after each until most of the chips are completely melted.
- Sprinkle in salt and stir until remaining chips are melted
- Add blueberries and brown rice cereal. Fold gently with a spatula until all ingredients are coated.
- Use a tablespoon to drop mounds of the chocolate mixture onto the prepared baking sheet. (Your fingers will get chocolatey.) Should make about 11-12 clusters.
- Refrigerate for 30-45 minutes or until set. Store blueberry rice clusters in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
Notes
- Pat dry the blueberries with a paper towel before using them in the recipe. Water will cause the melted chocolate to seize.
- To omit any hint of coconut, use refined coconut oil.
- For best results, store the chocolate clusters in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days or the freezer for up to 3 months. When at room temperature they can get soft and melty.
- The best way to freeze these little clusters is to freeze them on a baking sheet. Then transfer the clusters to a freezer-safe ziplock bag and store them in the freezer.
- If you'd like to omit the cereal, add an extra ½ cup of blueberries.
Ali
These were amazing!
jacquie
those look wonderful. Do you have a brand of brown rice cereal that you like? What flavor is it? like rice crispy but made w/ brown rice?
thanks.
Tessa
Thank you! I love using Erewhon brand brown rice cereal. Exactly, just like Rice Krispies but with brown rice.