Quick Summary
These no-bake Snacky Clusters are the ultimate sweet-and-salty treat! Made with melted chocolate, pretzels, corn chips, sea salt potato chips, and a sprinkle of flaky salt, they’re crunchy, craveable, and come together in minutes. Perfect for snacking, sharing, or stashing in the fridge for when that chocolate craving hits.
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Snacky Clusters: Sweet, Salty, and Easy to Make at Home!
I’m sure you’ve seen the popular Snacky Clusters at Trader Joe’s… well, I tried them, I loved them, and I knew I could totally make them at home. So I did! And honestly? They’re just as good (maybe even better), super easy to make, and way more affordable than buying a bag every time the craving hits.
If you haven’t had them, they’re these sweet-meets-salty clusters made with milk chocolate, sea salt potato chips, corn chips, and mini pretzels—all the best snacky things mixed together and coated in melty chocolate. I like to add roasted peanuts for extra crunch (totally optional), and I finish each one with a little flaky sea salt on top.
And you might think that combo sounds a little odd—but trust me, it just works. The salty crunch, the creamy chocolate, the texture… it’s dangerously good.
I keep a batch in the fridge (or freezer) for an easy treat whenever a craving hits. My kids love them, too—and they’re perfect for sharing (or not sharing, no judgment). Whether it’s a movie night snack or a midday pick-me-up, these clusters always hit the spot.
Love easy clusters like this? Make sure to check out my S’mores Clusters and Peanut Butter Pretzel Date Clusters too!
Ingredients You Need (with Helpful Notes)
- Mini pretzels: Use the twists, not rods—easier to break up and mix evenly into the clusters.
- Potato chips: Choose sturdy kettle chips (I prefer chips with ridges) so they don’t get soggy or crushed into dust when mixed.
- Corn chips (like Fritos): Adds salty crunch and that familiar corn chip richness. Slightly crushed works best.
- Roasted peanuts: Trader Joe’s Snacky Clusters, don’t have peanuts, BUT I like to add them for an extra salty crunch. You can leave them out if you want.
- Chocolate chips: This is the “glue” that holds it all together. Trader Joe’s uses milk chocolate, but I like to use semi-sweet chocolate chips. Dark chocolate would even be good. Use your favorite!
- Flaky salt: Sprinkle with a little flaky sea salt to bring out that salty flavor.
Tips for Making Snacky Clusters
- Prep your mix-ins: Break up any large pieces (especially the pretzels and chips) so everything is roughly bite-sized. You don’t want dust, just manageable chunks. Measure after you have your pieces!
- Melt the chocolate chips: Add a little coconut oil with the chocolate chips. It helps the chocolate melt more smoothly and gives it a silkier texture. It also helps the chocolate set with a slight sheen and prevents it from getting too thick or clumpy when mixing with the snacks.
- Mix it all up: Stir gently so you don’t break up the snacks too much! Make sure all of the ingredients are well coated in chocolate.
- Scoop into clusters: Use a spoon or cookie scoop to portion small mounds onto a parchment-lined baking sheet. You can make them small or big, totally your call.
- Let them set: Refrigerate the clusters for about an hour so they can set up. To speed up the process, you can put them in the freezer for 15 to 20 minutes.
Snacky Clusters (Trader Joe’s Copycat)
Crunchy, sweet, and salty! These easy no-bake Snacky Clusters are made with milk chocolate, pretzels, corn chips, potato chips, and a pinch of flaky sea salt. A fun and addicting treat that’s perfect for snacking or sharing!
- 2 cups chocolate chips
- 2 teaspoons coconut oil
- 3/4 cup broken up ridged kettle potato chips
- 3/4 cup roughly chopped pretzels
- 3/4 cup broken up corn chips
- 1/3 cup peanuts, optional
- Flaky sea salt, for sprinkling
How to Store: Keep the clusters in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 2 weeks or freeze for up to 3 months.
Calories: 194kcal, Carbohydrates: 25g, Protein: 3g, Fat: 9g, Saturated Fat: 5g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g, Monounsaturated Fat: 2g, Cholesterol: 4mg, Sodium: 112mg, Potassium: 90mg, Fiber: 1g, Sugar: 13g, Vitamin A: 54IU, Vitamin C: 1mg, Calcium: 39mg, Iron: 1mg
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