This recipe is one of my original and all-time favorites from the early Cousin Mary Jane days—these hemp seed protein bite clusters have always been a crowd pleaser. Cherries and chocolate are a superpower duo on their own, but add hemp seeds and coconut, and you’ve got a superfood chocolate treat that can’t be beat! Hemp Seed Chocolate Cherry Bomb Clusters – wholesome, only a few ingredients, bursting with flavor. Easy to make. Guilt-free sweet-treat.

Growing up in Michigan, I was inspired by our state’s rich and diverse agriculture—especially its famous cherries—I created this recipe and share all that goodness.

Hemp Seed Chocolate Cherry Bomb Clusters – A Superfood No-Bake Recipe

If you love dark chocolate, cherries, and a bit of crunch, these Hemp Seed Chocolate Cherry Bomb Clusters are about to become your new favorite treat. This no-bake recipe is gluten-free, vegan-friendly, and packed with plant-based protein, omegas, and antioxidants. Best of all, the flavors only get better with time as the chocolate and cherries mingle into a rich, irresistible bite.

Hemp Seed Chocolate Cherry Bomb Clusters

If you love dark chocolate, cherries, and a satisfying crunch, this no-bake hemp seed treat is about to be your new obsession! Each bite is fiber-rich, protein-packed, omega-loaded, and bursting with wholesome goodness. Even better—the flavors deepen after a few days in the fridge as the chocolate and cherries blend into pure magic. The best part? They’ll keep for weeks, only getting tastier with time.

💚 Vegan Friendly | Gluten Free | High Fiber | Plant-based Protein

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Prep Time 12 minutes mins

Cook Time 10 minutes mins

drop by tablespoon on wax paper (about 10 minutes). Then refrigerate for several hours until firm & cold 14 minutes mins

Total Time 36 minutes mins

Servings: 30 makes about 60 clusters when dropped on sheet with a tablespoon

Course: coffee break, Dessert, healthy snack, workout recovery

Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients

  

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• 2 cup toasted hemp seeds
• 1 cup unsweetened organic shredded coconut flakes
• 2 cups chopped dried cherries
• 1 cup organic cane sugar
• ½ cup coconut oil (non-hydrogenated coconut oil, which is firm at room temperature)
• ½ cup coconut milk (unsweetened) This is a dairy alternative milk
• ½ cup special dark unsweetened cocoa powder or cacao
• 2 tsp pure vanilla extract

Equipment

• 9 to12 qt sauce pan Grab a nice big saucepan—something roomy enough so you’ll have plenty of space to stir once the rich chocolate sauce meets the crunchy dry mix.
• lg mixing bowl (about 5-qt)
• 1 spatula - high-heat tolerant silicone spatula is best—for making the chocolate sauce. Plus it scrapes the sides clean and makes mixing a breeze.
• wax paper
• 1 tablespoon for scooping out the mixture and dropping onto the wax paper
• butter style knife - aids in getting the mixture out of the tablespoon

Method

 

1. Assemble your ingredients. There is a difference in coconuts oils and coconut milks. This photo is being provided since a picture says 1000 words.

   You want coconut oil that is firm at room temperature, meaning it's non-hydrogenated. It reacts like butter and melts when heated. The coconut milk is a dairy alternative - not the milk that is from the inside of a coconut.

   *(You can substitute butter for the coconut oil and whole dairy milk for the coconut milk.)
   
2. Place about a 3 foot piece of wax paper on a counter top or tabletop surface. You will be dropping the prepared clusters on the wax paper. You'll want this ready so you can work with the completed mixture while it's warm, before the mixture begins to firm-up.
   

The dry ingredients: In a 5 quart mixing bowl

1. Put hemp seeds and shredded coconut flakes in mixing bowl
2. Chop dried cherries into smaller pieces
   
3. Add chopped cherries to the hemp seeds and coconut. Stir until the ingredients are well blended.

   Set aside
   

Making the Chocolate Sauce

1. In a 9 to 12 quart sauce pan:
2. Add: sugar, coconut oil (or butter), coconut milk (or whole dairy milk), and unsweetened cocoa powder.
   
3. Place pan over medium low heat. Stir consistently as the coconut oil melts and the milk heats up. The sugar will begin to blend in. As the chocolate sauce comes to a low boil, reduce heat, stirring constantly with a heat resistant spatula for about 8 to 10 minutes. Stir until the chocolate and sugar is fully dissolved and silky smooth. Watch to keep the sugar from scorching the pan while the sugar absorbs and the mixture thickens slightly.

   Stir in vanilla until well blended.
   
4. Remove from heat. Add the dry ingredients of the hemp seeds, shredded coconut flakes and chopped cherries to the chocolate sauce.

   Keep stirring with the spatula.
   
5. Until the dry mix is evenly coated with the chocolate sauce
   
6. Using a tablespoon and a knife - drop the clusters onto the wax paper. You'll need to work quickly while the mixture is still warm.
   
7. Continue dropping clusters by the tablespoon until gone. Let cool
   
8. Place clusters into an airtight sealed container. Place in the refrigerator.

   Makes about 60 tablespoon size clusters.

   To make smaller bite-size clusters, use a smaller spoon.
9. Enjoy!
10. Stores in the refrigerator for several months -the flavors enhance with age.

Notes

* As noted: Flexible, you can substitute the coconut oil and coconut milk for dairy ingredients by using butter and whole fat grass-fed organic milk. 

Want a softer, chewier texture? Simply swap some of the Better Option Foods Whole Toasted Hemp Seeds with Hemp Hearts for a gentler bite. Either way, you’re getting a powerhouse snack that’s as flexible as it is delicious.

Tip: When making the chocolate sauce, you'll want to use a high quality unsweetened dark chocolate or cacao powder. 

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Why Hemp Seeds Make This Recipe Extra Special

Hemp seeds are one of the most versatile and nutrient-dense foods you can add to your diet. They’re:

• Rich in complete plant-based protein (all 9 essential amino acids!)
• Loaded with omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids for heart and brain health
• A natural source of fiber, iron, magnesium, and zinc
• Gluten-free, nut-free, and low-carb

Adding hemp seeds to recipes like these hemp seed chocolate cherry bomb clusters transforms an ordinary snack into a guilt-free powerhouse of nutrition.

That’s Why Hemp Seeds Are the Star of the Show for These Hemp Seed Chocolate Cherry Bomb Clusters

Hemp seeds transform these clusters into more than just a sweet snack. Every crunchy bite of these clusters gives you a nutritional boost disguised as dessert. 

Cherries + Chocolate = A Flavor Explosion

The inspiration for these Hemp Seed Chocolate Cherry Bomb Clusters comes from Michigan’s famous cherries. Michigan grows around 70% of the United States’ tart cherries, and regions like Traverse City enjoy perfect growing conditions thanks to sandy soils and Lake Michigan’s moderating influence. Check out Michigan’s Cherry Facts.

There’s a reason cherries and chocolate are a timeless combination. Cherries are naturally sweet, packed with antioxidants, and add a chewy texture that balances perfectly with rich, dark chocolate. Being from Michigan—a state famous for its cherry orchards—I was inspired to create this recipe years ago to highlight the goodness of Michigan cherries while making a better-for-you chocolate treat.

Hemp Seed Chocolate Cherry Bomb Clusters are a No-Bake Convenience

No oven? No problem. These clusters come together in just 20 + minutes on the stovetop. Simply melt the chocolate mixture, stir in the dry ingredients, and scoop into clusters. Pop them in the fridge, and within hours you’ll have protein-packed chocolate cherry bombs ready to enjoy. The kicker? They store beautifully for weeks and actually taste better with time.

How to Enjoy Your Hemp Seed Chocolate Cherry Bomb Clusters

• As a midday energy snack instead of processed sweets
• A post-workout bite with protein and healthy fats
• A guilt-free dessert when chocolate cravings hit
• A giftable homemade treat (people love them!) – Hey there;  I mean to say, the season of giving is coming up quick!

Eat Better. Feel Better. You’re worth it

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