March 8th is National Peanut Cluster Day

As winter winds down and spring is about to burst forth, there’s no better time of year to celebrate this sweet cluster of peanutty goodness.

Why do peanut clusters get their own holiday? Well, I’d have to say it’s because so many people love crunching on the good taste of peanuts. Most foods in America have their own day set aside for celebration and sometimes we don’t need much more of a reason to celebrate, do we?

So what is a peanut cluster? It’s nothing more than a crunchy bundle of peanuts held together by melted chocolate.

Peanut clusters are super simple to make. You melt some chocolate and then toss with your favorite brand of de-shelled peanuts. The more peanuts you use, the more crunchy and nutritious your snack will be, since peanuts are a powerhouse of protein.