“Reckon Fred’d take a bit of Cockroach Cluster if I told him they were peanuts?“—Ron Weasley, Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban
Do Cockroach Clusters contain real Cockroaches?
In the world of Harry Potter, Cockroach Clusters are likely made from actual candied clusters of cockroaches otherwise Ron wouldn’t have been tempted to dupe his brother Fred into eating them. In my world, I’ve swapped the bugs for a mix of crunchy pecans, creamy nut butter, chocolate, and naturally sweet dates and honey.
Easy peasy, cockroach squeezie
I highly recommend making these Cockroach Clusters in a food processor rather than a blender because the width of the bowl will allow you to better see when the mixture has reached the correct consistency. Your mixture should be quite crumbly and sticky; several levels courser than a thick nut butter. To shape the Cockroach Clusters, I use a tbsp measuring spoon of mix and squeeze gently to shape into an oblong form slightly larger than the pecan half that goes on top.
If you’d like to fully dip these beauties in chocolate you can, but I prefer to simply pour chocolate over the top of each with a spoon instead. Not only does this method save you ample time and considerably limit the mess, it also saves you from fishing bits of “cockroach” out of the bowl of melted chocolate if anything breaks off during impact with the hot mixture. I also just really like the look of the insides peeking out between the chocolate drip on the sides. This method makes them look less like a stuffy truffle and more like a whimsical confection you might find in the wizarding world.
No double-boiler? No problem
I don’t have a double boiler, but melting chocolate is super easy. Add 2 inches of water to a medium saucepan and place a heat-proof glass bowl over the top. Choose one that is large enough that it does not touch the water, but hovers above. Turning the heat to medium-low, melt the chocolate slowly, stirring occasionally and turning the heat down if the water begins to bubble.
A note for special diets
These Cockroach Clusters are grain-free, gluten-free, refined sugar-free and friendly for Paleo and SIBO diets. These technically fall within macros for a Keto diet as well coming it at 6 net carbs per cluster.
In addition to the pecans, I also use nut butter in this recipe. Almond butter is a great option if you’re strict Paleo; if you’re not, peanut butter is my favorite option.
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- 1 cup pecans
- 1 cup nut butter
- 1/2 cup almond flour
- 1/4 cup raw honey
- 4 pitted dates
- 1/2 tsp vanilla
- 1/2 tsp cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp sea salt
- 4 oz 100% cacao unsweetened chocolate bar
- 2 tsp coconut oil
- 6–8 drops liquid stevia
- 30 pecan halves, to top
Instructions
- Prepare a baking sheet with a silicone liner or parchment paper.
- Add pecans, nut butter, almond flour, raw honey, putted dates, vanilla, cinnamon, and sea salt to a food processor. Pulse until mixture is combined and looks coarse and crumbly. Be careful not to overblend or you will end up with nut butter.
- Shape the Cockroach Clusters into 1 tbsp mounds. Squeeze gently to shape into an oblong form, slightly larger than the pecan half you will top them with and place on the lined cookie sheet.
- Place in the freezer for 20-30 minutes.
- Once frozen, prepare the chocolate. Add 2 inches of water to a medium saucepan and place a heat-proof glass bowl over the top. Choose one that is large enough that it does not touch the water, but hovers above. Turning the heat to medium-low, melt the chocolate, coconut oil, and stevia slowly, stirring occasionally and turning the heat down if the water begins to bubble.
- Once the chocolate is melted and glossy, use a spoon to drizzle the tops of each cluster with chocolate to your liking. Press a pecan half gently into the top while the chocolate is still warm.
- Place the clusters back in the freezer to allow the chocolate to solidify.
- Cockroach clusters should be stored in the freezer. They are lovely frozen or slightly thawed, but should not be kept at room temperature for long periods of time or the chocolate becomes quite messy.
Notes
Nutritional information on Whip & Wander is provided as a courtesy and is approximate only. We cannot guarantee the accuracy of the nutritional information given for any recipe on this site.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cluster
- Calories: 135
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 27 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Carbohydrates: 8 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 3 g
![He had never had any money for candy with the Dursleys, and now that he had pockets rattling with gold and silver he was ready to buy as many Mars Bars as he could carry — but the woman didn’t have Mars Bars. What she did have were Bertie Bott’s Every Flavor Beans, Droobles Best Blowing Gum, Chocolate Frogs, Pumpkin Pasties, Cauldron Cakes, Licorice Wands, and a number of other strange things Harry had never seen in his life. […]
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“What are these?” Harry asked Ron, holding up a pack of Chocolate Frogs. “They’re not really frogs, are they?” He was starting to feel that nothing would surprise him. “No,” said Ron. “But see what the card is. I’m missing Agrippa.” “What?” “Oh, of course, you wouldn’t know — Chocolate Frogs have cards inside them, you know, to collect — famous witches and wizards. I’ve got about five hundred, but I haven’t got Agrippa or Ptolemy.” – Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone
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In celebration of Harry Potter and J.K. Rowling's birthdays on July 31st (today!) I've been nerding out with Harry Potter content all month long!
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I'm finishing Harry Potter July this year with a favorite treat introduced in the first book, Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone. Harry and his new friend Ron Weasley bond while eating through the Chocolate Frogs and other wizarding candy on the Hogwarts Express while on their way to their first year at Hogwarts.
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It's one of my favorite moments from the series because you realize that Harry finally has the opportunity to forge the love and friendship that was lacking in his first 11 years with the Dursleys. It also happens to be a delicious reason to eat a little extra chocolate today!
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GET THE RECIPE:
https://whipandwander.com/chocolate-frogs/ (or in the clickable link in profile!)⬆️](http://scontent-ort2-1.cdninstagram.com/vp/cb568a4a5419cf3ee8c87d883a0da5e9/5DEFC0EB/t51.2885-15/sh0.08/e35/c0.180.1440.1440/s640x640/67616614_342397769995750_7157107941536381149_n.jpg?_nc_ht=scontent-ort2-1.cdninstagram.com "He had never had any money for candy with the Dursleys, and now that he had pockets rattling with gold and silver he was ready to buy as many Mars Bars as he could carry — but the woman didn’t have Mars Bars. What she did have were Bertie Bott’s Every Flavor Beans, Droobles Best Blowing Gum, Chocolate Frogs, Pumpkin Pasties, Cauldron Cakes, Licorice Wands, and a number of other strange things Harry had never seen in his life. […]
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“What are these?” Harry asked Ron, holding up a pack of Chocolate Frogs. “They’re not really frogs, are they?” He was starting to feel that nothing would surprise him. “No,” said Ron. “But see what the card is. I’m missing Agrippa.” “What?” “Oh, of course, you wouldn’t know — Chocolate Frogs have cards inside them, you know, to collect — famous witches and wizards. I’ve got about five hundred, but I haven’t got Agrippa or Ptolemy.” – Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone
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In celebration of Harry Potter and J.K. Rowling's birthdays on July 31st (today!) I've been nerding out with Harry Potter content all month long!
⚡️
I'm finishing Harry Potter July this year with a favorite treat introduced in the first book, Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone. Harry and his new friend Ron Weasley bond while eating through the Chocolate Frogs and other wizarding candy on the Hogwarts Express while on their way to their first year at Hogwarts.
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It's one of my favorite moments from the series because you realize that Harry finally has the opportunity to forge the love and friendship that was lacking in his first 11 years with the Dursleys. It also happens to be a delicious reason to eat a little extra chocolate today!
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GET THE RECIPE:
https://whipandwander.com/chocolate-frogs/ (or in the clickable link in profile!)⬆️")
![“It’s all right,” he said. “I haven’t done anything to them. It’s the custard creams you’ve got to watch–” Neville, who had just bitten into a custard cream, choked and spat it out. Fred laughed. “Just my little joke, Neville…” […] Just then, Neville caused a slight diversion by turning into a large canary. “Oh– sorry, Neville!” Fred shouted over all the laughter. “I forgot — it was the custard creams we hexed–” Within a minute, however, Neville had molted, and once his feathers had fallen off, he reappeared looking entirely normal.” He even joined in the laughing. “Canary Creams!” Fred shouted to the excitable crowd. “George and I invented them– seven Sickles each, a bargain!” – Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire
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Weasleys’ Canary Creams made their first appearance in Harry’s 4th year during the Tri-Wizard Tournament when Fred gave Neville a hexed custard cream that temporarily turned him into a large canary.
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Though no harm was done, Fred and George’s classmates began to think twice before accepting food from either of them because it was likely hexed in some way.
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Though these biscuits won't turn you into a large canary, I decided to really lean into that description when creating my version. My bird-shaped biscuits use a gluten-free, refined sugar-free lemon shortbread biscuit filled with a smooth and fluffy lemon cream cheese buttercream filling. They're the biscuit version of a really fancy buttercream cupcake with a little Harry Potter flair.
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In celebration of Harry Potter and J.K. Rowling's birthdays on July 31st, I'm nerding out with Harry Potter content all month long!
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GET THE RECIPE:
https://whipandwander.com/weasleys-canary-creams/ (or in the clickable link above!) ⬆️](http://scontent-ort2-1.cdninstagram.com/vp/5f5f69035096108fa1bca55784570122/5DE559A5/t51.2885-15/sh0.08/e35/c0.180.1440.1440/s640x640/66305705_432589734136026_4959525211808393761_n.jpg?_nc_ht=scontent-ort2-1.cdninstagram.com "“It’s all right,” he said. “I haven’t done anything to them. It’s the custard creams you’ve got to watch–” Neville, who had just bitten into a custard cream, choked and spat it out. Fred laughed. “Just my little joke, Neville…” […] Just then, Neville caused a slight diversion by turning into a large canary. “Oh– sorry, Neville!” Fred shouted over all the laughter. “I forgot — it was the custard creams we hexed–” Within a minute, however, Neville had molted, and once his feathers had fallen off, he reappeared looking entirely normal.” He even joined in the laughing. “Canary Creams!” Fred shouted to the excitable crowd. “George and I invented them– seven Sickles each, a bargain!” – Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire
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Weasleys’ Canary Creams made their first appearance in Harry’s 4th year during the Tri-Wizard Tournament when Fred gave Neville a hexed custard cream that temporarily turned him into a large canary.
⚡️
Though no harm was done, Fred and George’s classmates began to think twice before accepting food from either of them because it was likely hexed in some way.
⚡️
Though these biscuits won't turn you into a large canary, I decided to really lean into that description when creating my version. My bird-shaped biscuits use a gluten-free, refined sugar-free lemon shortbread biscuit filled with a smooth and fluffy lemon cream cheese buttercream filling. They're the biscuit version of a really fancy buttercream cupcake with a little Harry Potter flair.
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In celebration of Harry Potter and J.K. Rowling's birthdays on July 31st, I'm nerding out with Harry Potter content all month long!
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GET THE RECIPE:
https://whipandwander.com/weasleys-canary-creams/ (or in the clickable link above!) ⬆️")
I’ll be the first to admit, I wish this had a different name. When thinking about it, though, I know my kids would love to eat them if they knew it was a nod to HP.
The title did freak me out a bot. lol However they actually look tasty. Fun little treat.
Those sound amazing! I would definitely eat those “cockroaches”! I love all of your recent Harry Potter recipes!
These sound fantastic! My son is super into harry potter right now so maybe he and i can make these together!
This post made me laugh so hard! Even if you’re not a Harry Potter fan, these would be perfect for a Halloween party.
This looks INCREDIBLE! I want to try right now!
Oh my goodness, you had me at chocolate and nuts. These are definitely going on our treat list for the week and I love that they are healthy for my family. Thank you.
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My boys would love these “cockroach” clusters! We are all about creating snacks inspired by our favorite stories right now. Pinning to try very soon, thanks!
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This would be such a fun treat to make for a kids’ HP party! I love it!
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Yay, another Harry Potter themed treat! I completely forgot about this from the Prisoner of Azkaban. Yours look and sound much more delicious than what Ron had in mind. 😉
I know some Harry Potter fans that would absolutely love these!! These would also be great at Halloween!
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Hahaha! These are just great. They sound delicious and look so cute. I’ll be making these little cockroaches asap.
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Perfect for any Potter fan. These would also work perfectly for Halloween!
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These are so fun. They seriously look like cockroaches. When I saw the title of your post I thought, no way! Haha…these would be perfect for Halloween and I love that they’re paleo.
As the ultimate Harry Potter fan, I so appreciate this little treat! Now I wanna re-read all the books!
These are so cute, fun and I love this series of Potter inspired eats! So much creativity!
I love the idea of these and could be fun for a couple different themes as an easy snack to offer!
how creative! all my favorite things into one little treat. i’m not a harry potter fan but i could definitely see myself making these. thank you for explaining the process so well too! xo.
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I like your version without the real cockroaches!!! 🙂 These look divine!
How fun! Any Harry Potter fan would love these!
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This title grabbed my attention for sure!! What a fun treat for a fun book/movie series!
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This is so creative and they are so cute looking too! I love the flavours too!
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These look so delicious and a fun activity for an afternoon with the kids!
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I love these, such a fun idea to create Harry Potter inspired treats. They look and sound yummy and I know I wouldn’t be able to stop at one!
LOL what a great name! These look so delicious 🙂
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I love that these sounds so yummy but the look super freaky so I think I need to make them for Halloween
They look incredible, I love the Harry Potter theme
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These are so fun! And I bet they taste super yummy – love nuts with chocolate so this is right up my alley 🙂
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I bet these are like popcorn and you cant stop eating them they sure look delicious
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I have this ridiculous fear of what I call “crunchy” bugs….basically any bug with an exoskeleton. I might have to call these something other than cockroaches to be able to eat them lol, but I sure do love the flavors!
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A great treat! Perfectly named for the Halloween season, too! I’m sure the kids are lined up waiting for their portion!
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These are such a fun idea! And you could defininitely use them as a Halloween “trick” on the kids, to see if they believe they’re really cockroaches 🙂
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I think pecans were a good call as a substitution for cockroaches haha I love the inspiration behind this recipe!
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Wow, these Cockroach Clusters are so cute! I would love to eat them for breakfast, lunch and dinner! Thank you for sharing this great recipe and I am pinning this recipe for later!
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OMG, how creepy and yet cute is that. I hat cockroaches but I’d dig into these. My kids would love these. Need to try soon
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I love your Harry Potter themed food. I love the name! My niece’s kids will get a kick out of these as they are all HP fans! And these look delicious to boot!
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I am a Harry Potter fan. These look like fun. I bet my grandkids would love to help make them too. Perfect for Halloween parties.
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Those clusters look so good but oh the name!! Couldn’t you call them anything else? I could abide spiders but cockroaches make me shutter. They make the perfect Halloween treat. Spooky and scary.
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What fun! My kids are dedicated Harry Potter fans and they would absolutely love these – such a great idea for Halloween 🙂 Awesome!
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These look so fun and easy to make! Perfect treat to make with the kids for Halloween! Looking forward to trying this recipe out!
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This is such a cute idea! My daughter is a huge Harry Potter fan, I’m going to make these for her.
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These are seriously so cute! I have to make them now…they just look so good and they’re paleo so win/win! ;D
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I’m enjoying all your Harry Potter themed food! These look so fun; something my kids will love to make! Perfect for Halloween!
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These look like the perfect sweet treat to pack for a school lunch, or even a work lunch! On the other hand I would probably make these and then just eat them all myself! hahaha!
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I love how you mess with peoples heads in this recipe. The recipe is a beautiful, chocolaty, nutty dessert. Yet, you give the idea that your eating cockroaches. Love it!!
So so coll! They really look like cockroaches, but they would be so yummy!
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