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20+ Healthy Chocolate Recipes!

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Your search for the best chocolate recipes stops here! Get inspired by these incredibly delicious, easy, and healthy Chocolate recipes. So many options to choose from: brownies, bars, cupcakes, cookies, breads, and more!

4 photos of healthy chocolate desserts: cupcakes, bars, dates, and truffles.

Is Chocolate healthy?

As a self-proclaimed chocoholic and nutritionist, I am here to tell you, YES! Chocolate absolutely has a place in a well-balanced and healthy diet.

  • Chocolate contains healthful flavanols from cocoa beans that have an antioxidant effect.
  • It makes us happy! Chocolate helps to improve mood by stimulating parts of our brain associated with pleasure, and reduce stress.
  • Dark chocolate is packed with vitamins and minerals such as magnesium, copper, iron, and manganese.

Cacao and dark chocolate are the best sources to use in chocolate recipes to reap the benefits. I know you are all hungry, so let’s dive right in!

Chocolate Bars and Brownies

These are probably my favorite way to enjoy chocolate! I usually always keep a stash of brownies on hand in my freezer at all times.

Chocolate Brownie Cheesecake Bars

These dairy-free and Paleo Cheesecake bars have a brownie layer, and mousse-like cheesecake layer on top! Tastes so delicious out of the fridge. This recipe also freezes well!
chocolate brownie cheesecake bars on a white background with a bite

Espresso Salted Caramel Brownies

Loaded with a gooey coffee flavored salted caramel, and double chocolate in the brownie batter. If your beloved expensive coffee shop latte and a brownie had a baby, these Espresso Salted Caramel Brownies would be it!
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Dark Chocolate Raspberry Brownies

Dark Chocolate Raspberry Brownies are super fudgy brownies with the tang and extra sweetness of raspberries. They are moist and dense, with an addition of walnuts. This delicious and easy dessert is made in less than 30 minutes and also refined-sugar free, Paleo, and Gluten-Free!
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Peanut Butter Chocolate Bars

Three layer Peanut Butter Chocolate Bars taste just like a peanut butter cup, but even better! You’ll love this refined sugar-free and grain-free treat. They come together so easily without any baking and less than 30 minutes!
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Brownie Skillet

This healthy Brownie Skillet is ooey, gooey, delicious and an on-demand treat you need in your arsenal now! It’s made with just a handful of simple ingredients in less than 30 minutes. Grain-Free, Paleo, and refined sugar free– but no one will ever know!
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Chocolate brownie in a skillet topped with vanilla ice cream and two gold spoons.

No-Bake Raspberry Cheesecake Brownie Bars

No-Bake Raspberry Cheesecake Brownie Bars have two delicious layers! A creamy, dairy-free, “cheesecake” raspberry layer on top, and brownie layer on bottom. A dairy-free, Vegan, and Paleo treat that everyone will love.
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Chocolate Chip Cookie Bars

Healthy Chocolate Chip Cookie Bars are just like the real deal delicious cookies you love! The only difference, we’re making these in bar form without grains and refined sugar. You will be shocked at the amazing texture, and absolute decadence of these bars!
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No-Bake Mocha Chocolate Mousse Brownies

No-Bake Mocha Chocolate Mousse Brownies are a more nutritious way to enjoy your chocolate! These delicious brownies have 2 layers of goodness: dense almond chocolate crust with a light chocolate mocha mousse topping. You will never believe these are made with a secret functional food ingredient!
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Dark Chocolate Strawberry Brownies

This dynamic combo of strawberries and dark chocolate, work fantastically in brownies! You’ll love these grain-free, refined sugar free treats that are perfectly fudge-y and delicious.
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Chocolate Truffles and Fudge

All of these delicious recipes are no-bake recipes that are perfect for a hot summer day, or ones that you can make in the winter!

Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Truffles

For those days where turning on the oven is not an option, but you still want the sweet and satisfying taste of chocolate chip cookies, Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Truffles will do the trick! These delectable bites are everything you want in a dessert: deliciously tasty, easy to make, minimal ingredients, and sure to please a crowd.
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plate of chocolate chip cookie dough truffles with one truffle cut in half.

Dark Chocolate Covered Almond Stuffed Dates

Dark Chocolate Covered Almond Stuffed Dates are just the sweet treat you’ve been craving! Salted and roasted almonds stuffed inside a date, covered in bitter dark chocolate, and sprinkled with sea salt or coconut chips. What’s not to love???
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Easy Almond Chocolate Fudge

The most decadent chocolate treat swirled with almond butter and layered with chunks of chopped almonds. Only a few ingredients and less than 20 minutes of hands on time to make this super easy treat!
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Chocolate Energy Bites

No-Bake Brownie Energy Bites will satisfy your chocolate craving in the easiest and healthiest way possible! Just a few simple ingredients, and about 10 minutes is all you need. Perfect for lunchboxes, and meal prep snacks on the weekend!
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Peppermint Mocha Fudge

Super EASY Peppermint Mocha Fudge that is sure to satisfy your sweet tooth during the Holidays! You and your guests will never guess this recipe is dairy-free, Vegan, and Paleo.
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Avocado Truffles

These Avocado Truffles are decadent, delicious, and packed with nutrients! So easy to make with only a few ingredients, and sure to be loved by all. This Paleo and Vegan treat is also the perfect pick-me-up afternoon snack.
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Chocolate Cakes and Breads

Chocolate cake will forever go down as my all time favorite dessert. I love my classic Paleo Chocolate Cake! It’s 3 layers, and absolute perfection.

The BEST Paleo Chocolate Cake

Three layers of absolute chocolate decadence with simply, The BEST Paleo Chocolate Cake!! Spongy and moist with a dairy-free chocolate ganache that fills in the gaps. This chocolate cake is worthy of a special celebration.
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Gluten-Free Chocolate Cupcakes

For all of you chocolate lovers, these decadent Chocolate Cupcakes have the perfect moist and fluffy texture. No one will ever guess they are Gluten-Free! The Chocolate Buttercream is light and delicious, and can be made dairy-free.
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Chocolate Zucchini Bread

A grain-free, high-protein bread full of chocolate flavor that makes a delicious dessert, snack, or breakfast! This Chocolate Zucchini Bread is mega moist, delicious, and loaded with chocolate goodness. Loved by everyone, and so hard to believe it’s packed with zucchini! Paleo and Gluten-Free, too.
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Chocolate Flourless Cake

This simple and decadent dessert comes together beautifully with only a few ingredients! You’ll love the dense chocolate taste that is sure to please a crowd with an elegant presentation. So easy to make!
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Double Chocolate Banana Almond Bread

This Double Chocolate Banana Almond Bread is full of absolute deliciousness!! You’ll love the fudge-y chocolate texture, sweetness of banana, and crunch of the almonds. It tastes like a decadent brownie in bread form.
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Mocha Chip Granola

Although it doesn't technically fall under a cake or a bread, this granola is so fantastic that it needed a spot in this roundup!! It's crunchy, full of chocolate goodness, and crunchy nuts and seeds for nutrients.
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Storing and Freezing

Almost every one of these recipes can be stored in the freezer. You can check each individual recipe for freezing instructions, but this allows each recipe to stay fresh longer. My favorite freezer air-tight containers can be found here.

I’d love to hear from you! Which chocolate recipe are you most excited to try? If you make any of these delicious recipes, be sure to tag me on Instagram @wholesomelicious. I love to see your creations!

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20+ Healthy Chocolate Recipes: Dark Chocolate Covered Almond Stuffed Dates

Dark Chocolate Covered Almond Stuffed Dates are a no-bake treat that come together in less than 30 minutes! So delicious and refined sugar free.

Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Servings 25
Author Amy Rains
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Ingredients

  • 25 Medjool Dates (Pitted)
  • 1 cup Roasted and Salted Almonds (or 50 almonds)
  • 8 oz Dark Chocolate (70-90%)
  • 1 tbsp Coconut Oil

Optional Toppings:

  • Sea Salt
  • Coconut flakes
  • Chia seeds
  • Chopped nuts

Instructions

  1. Begin by inserting 2 almonds in every date. Secure with a toothpick and set aside on a sheet of parchment paper.

  2. Using the stovetop, melt dark chocolate and coconut oil inside a small saucepan over medium low heat. (Alternatively you can use a double boiler or microwave in 30 second intervals until chocolate is smooth). Remove chocolate from the stove.

  3. Dip each of the date/almonds into chocolate mixture until completely covered. You can also use a fork. Let the residual chocolate drip back into the pot. Place on parchment paper to dry.

  4. Sprinkle with any toppings you like. I used sea salt and coconut flakes.

  5. Place inside the freezer for 15 minutes (or fridge for 25), and remove toothpicks (if using).

  6. Store inside an air tight container in the fridge.

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