Chocolate Almond Pomegranate Clusters

Ingredients:

• 1/2 Cup - Fresh Pomegranate Seeds

• 1/2 Cup - Almonds

• 1 Cup - Dark Chocolate Chips

• Flaky Salt (optional)

Preparation:

1. Roughly chop almonds. Set aside.

2. Melt chocolate chips.

3. Carefully stir in almonds and pomegranate seeds to melted chocolate (see below).

4. Drop tablespoon sized servings onto a parchment paper lined baking sheet.

5. Sprinkle lightly with flaky salt if desired.

6. Place in refrigerator until firm.

7. Serve and enjoy!

Tips:

• Although fairly simple, if you're not up to the task of seeding a pomegranate, many stores carry the seeds already packaged. Look in the refrigerated section.

• To melt chips on the stove, bring a small pot with water to a heavy simmer. Remove from heat and place a metal or glass bowl over the pot being sure it doesn't touch the water. Add in 2/3 of the chips and stir until melted. Add in the remaining chips and continue stirring until completely melted.

• To melt chips in the microwave, place chips in a microwave safe bowl (non-plastic is best). Cook on high 1 to 1-1/2 minutes. Remove and stir. Continue cooking at 15-30 second intervals until melted. Don't be fooled if the chips don't look melted; they will keep their shape until stirred.

• Get creative! Try making these with white chocolate instead of dark. Use pistachios in place of almonds. Instead of pomegranate seeds, use dried cranberries. The combinations are endless!