Haven’t you heard? Chocolate is a vegetable. Well, it starts out as a bean, although by the time you add butter and sugar, it’s definitely a treat. But regardless, dark chocolate is a delicious source of antioxidants, which means that in moderation, it counts as a heart-healthy food.
If you’re a diehard chocoholic, try to get your fix without overdoing it on sugar, and if you can, work in a few other healthy ingredients, like fresh fruit, nuts, even whole grains. Here are 11 ooey, gooey, delicious recipes to satisfy your sweet tooth without blowing your healthy eating goals. Because from chocolate-dipped fruit to superfood barks, creamy pudding to decadent cupcakes, there are so many ways to fall in love with dark chocolate.
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Dark Chocolate Detox Bites
Find the full recipe on The View from Great Island.
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Superfood Chocolate Quinoa Bark
Find the full recipe on Half Baked Harvest.
Photo by Erin Kunkel
Dark Chocolate & Almond Butter Cups
Find the full recipe on the Fitbit blog.
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Dark Chocolate, Peanut Butter & Banana Bites
Find the full recipe on Smile Sandwich.
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Dark Chocolate & Coconut Macaroons
Find the full recipe on the Fitbit blog.
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Lightened-Up Dark Chocolate Cheesecake Brownies
Find the full recipe on Wyldflour.
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Healthy Chocolate Zucchini Bread
Find the full recipe on Wyldflour.
Photo by Erin Kunkel
Chocolate-Beet Cupcakes with Cream Cheese Frosting
Find the full recipe on the Fitbit blog.
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4-Ingredient Raw Chocolate Mousse
Find the full recipe on The Roasted Root.
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Chocolate Chia Pudding
Find the full recipe on Detoxinista.
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Chocolate Banana Ice Cream
Find the full recipe on As Easy as Apple Pie.
This information is for educational purposes only and is not intended as a substitute for medical diagnosis or treatment. You should not use this information to diagnose or treat a health problem or condition. Always check with your doctor before changing your diet, altering your sleep habits, taking supplements, or starting a new fitness routine.
Becky Duffett
Becky Duffett is a contributing nutrition editor for Fitbit and a lifestyle writer with a passion for eating well. A former Williams-Sonoma cookbook editor and graduate of San Francisco Cooking School, she’s edited dozens of cookbooks and countless recipes. City living has turned her into a spin addict—but she’d still rather be riding a horse. She lives in the cutest neighborhood in San Francisco, spending weekends at the farmers’ market, trying to read at the bakery, and roasting big dinners for friends.
These are wonderful!! Thanks for making it so I don’t feel guilty about getting my chocolate fix 😉
Yum, I’ll be sure to make some of these!
Yum, I’ll be sure to make some of these!
I eat one square (about 1/2 oz) of Trader Joe’s Pound Plus 72% Cacao Dark Chocolate each day. I break up the bar, which is a little over 17 oz, and enjoy a delicious, healthy treat every day.
Healthy chocolate desserts!! My wife is going to flip when she sees this on my FB page.
All of the recipe look so good. Been looking for ones that have a health back ground. Thanks can’t wait to try all. Love the new look of the page.
The Beet cupcakes were to die for – very moist and No One new. My friends and family enjoyed them, especially me 🙂 Yum. I’m looking forward to trying some of the other recipes.