7 Healthy Dark Chocolate Recipes That Taste Totally Indulgent
Did you know that small doses of dark chocolate are good for your heart and mind? Here, you'll find many ways to enjoy dark chocolate in health-conscious cookies, snacks, and easy dessert recipes. We've even found some healthy dark chocolate recipes for breakfast, too!
Pecan-Orange Chocolate Chunk Cookies
This dark chocolate cookie recipe is made with vanilla, orange zest, pecans, and dark chocolate pieces. Whole wheat flour, flaxseed meal, and pecans also sneak more fiber and nutrition into this recipe.
Whole Grain Chocolate Chip Cookies
Chocolate recipes aren't always top of mind when you're trying to boost your whole grain intake. However, this healthy dark chocolate cookie ticks the whole grain box thanks to oat bran, wheat bran, barley flour, rolled oats, and whole wheat flour. Add some unsweetened shredded coconut for a bit of added texture and tropical flair.
Whole Wheat Chocolate-Blueberry Cake
If you still need proof that chocolate cake can fit into a healthful diet, you've found it in this recipe! Two antioxidant-rich foods (blueberries and dark chocolate) combine with whole wheat flour for one of our favorite healthy dessert recipes. Top with extra blueberries or our quick two-ingredient sauce for a lovely presentation.
Banana Pudding with Shaved Dark Chocolate
Silken-style tofu (yes, tofu!) gives this treat its ultra-creamy texture, and ripe bananas and sweet agave nectar are a dream team to complement the shaved bittersweet chocolate. You can place this luscious pudding high on the roster of easy dessert recipes to share with vegan friends and family members.
Dark Chocolate-Mint Bites
Mint and chocolate are a classic pairing. Part soft and minty chocolate, part crispy oat crust, these delicate mint bites are healthy dark chocolate treats you won't be able to resist. This healthy no-bake dessert will easily snag a spot on the list of nourishing chocolate recipes.
Banana and Dark Chocolate Smoothie Bowls
Here's your chance to enjoy chocolate for breakfast! The dark chocolate smoothie bowl blends together bananas and tofu for a nourishing 10-minute treat. Tofu might seem like a strange addition, but it only adds a silky texture while giving a healthy boost of plant-based protein. Top with some shaved dark chocolate and extra slices of banana for a photo-worthy finish.
Cassava Brownies
Cassava flour is a gluten-free alternative made from the tuberous cassava root (or yuca). Substituting it for all-purpose flour in this healthy dark chocolate recipe allows for added fiber.