Salted Pomegranate & Walnut Chocolate Clusters

This December, I wanted to do something fun for you this holiday season that not only keeps you eating good, but feeling good too.

So, I created a Fiber Advent Calendar that you can download and follow for the next 25 days…

My goal with this is to have you try to incorporate a different source of fiber each day. From fruits, vegetables, nuts, seeds, legumes, and grains — this is your ultimate way to learn that eating different sources of fiber each day is possible AND easy.

Each day of the month I’ll also be posting a recipe on my social media using the fiber source of the day. This way you can see how your favorite gut health RD would actually use these ingredients in real life — simple, flavorful, and totally doable even during the busiest time of year.

My hope is that by the end of these 25 days, you’ll not only hit your fiber goals without overthinking it, but you’ll also feel more confident, creative, and inspired in the kitchen.

Whether you’re trying to support digestion, balance blood sugar, stay fuller longer, or just feel GOOD in your body through the holidays, this Fiber Advent Calendar is going to be your daily dose of nourishment, but in a festive way. Did I mention that most of the fiber sources I chose are seasonal to the month of December?

*A reminder: When you eat foods that are naturally in season, they are not only going to be fresher and tastier, but more nutritious than if they weren’t in season. We want to eat foods that aren’t traveling too long to get to us, that’s how they lose their taste and freshness. Studies show that produce picked at their peak of ripeness are going to contain more nutrients when allowed to ripen on their parent plant.

So grab your download, follow along on socials, Instagram and TikTok -- and let’s make this December the month you prioritize your gut — one delicious, fiber-filled day at a time.

Recipe #6: Salted Pomegranate & Walnut Chocolate Clusters

I purposely combined days 5 and 6 (walnut and pomegranate) to help you fiber max! This dessert is such an easy and delicious way to help you meet your fiber goals.

This combo is not only fiber packed, but it’s salty and sweet at the same time. If you’ve never had tahini, it’s a Middle Eastern creamy paste made from ground sesame seeds. It’s nutty and slightly earthy in flavor. Using it in this recipe gives it that salty flavor! If you don’t have it on you, feel free to use this link to buy off of Amazon (look for a cheaper brand too if you’d like, this one is traditionally used by Middle Easterners) OR just opt out of it — the point of this recipe was to show you a delicious fiber combo of walnuts and pomegranate.

Prep time: 10 minutes

Total time: 12 minutes

This recipe is gluten free and vegetarian. Please feel free to find dairy free dark chocolate to make this a vegan dessert.

Ingredients:

(makes ~8–10 clusters)

1 cup dark chocolate chips or chopped dark chocolate

½ cup chopped walnuts (brand is California Walnuts)

½ cup pomegranate arils

Tahini (brand of tahini I use)

Pinch of flaky salt

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Instructions:

1. Melt the chocolate: Microwave method - Add chocolate to a microwave-safe bowl with coconut oil. Heat in 20 second intervals, stirring each time, until smooth and consistent.

2. Mix the filling: In a separate bowl, combine - chopped walnuts and pomegranate arils. Gently pour in melted chocolate. Coat well.

3. Form the clusters: Scoop spoonfuls (about 1 tbsp each) onto a parchment-lined plate or tray. Drizzle on tahini on each cluster and sprinkle flaky salt to your liking.

4. Freeze: Freeze for 20 minutes. They should harden into little clusters. Enjoy!

I hope you love this recipe as much as I did, so if you do, please leave me a comment and/or give this recipe a rating! I always read through my suggestions and comments, so please let me know your thoughts. If you have any questions you can feel free to DM me here or through Instagram. Speaking of Instagram - please tag me in all of your creations! I love seeing how the recipes come out and seeing how talented you all are. Sending my love.

xoxo,

Jasmin D the RD