18 Healthy Ways To Eat Chocolate for Breakfast

Chocolate. Clearly the best way to start any day.

Almond Blueberry Pancakes with Chocolate Ganache

Chocolate: You know you want it. Surely it’s a healthy lifestyle no-no? Not quite. The reality is most women can treat themselves to the occasional chocolate delight. What’s more, we can enjoy it for breakfast. Discover how to jazz up a ho-hum morning menu with these 18 healthy ways to eat chocolate for breakfast.

Moderation is Key

Chocolate, particularly dark chocolate, can be part of a healthy diet—when enjoyed in moderation. The super-special ingredient is cacao, the bean-like seeds from which chocolate is made. Cacao is packed with antioxidants that destroy the free radicals (bad cells) that cause disease. In fact, a particular substance in chocolate called flavonoid is believed to lower blood pressure, which reduces the chance for heart attack and stroke. Flavonoids may also help control insulin sensitivity.

Dark chocolate may help you lose weight too. Research suggests it may lessen cravings for sweet and salty foods, reducing the chance that you’ll reach for unhealthy snack options. The study also showed dark chocolate satisfies the appetite better than milk chocolate.

Healthy Ways To Eat Chocolate for Breakfast

clean eating chocolate recipes

1. Cherry Chocolate Chip Pancakes (or Waffles)

Add a decadent touch to breakfast menus with this recipe, which includes almond butter and bananas.

2. Overnight Oats with Chocolate and Strawberry

If you’re a chocolate covered strawberry lover, this is the recipe for you! It may not be candy, but PureWow’s overnight oats recipe is definitely delicious (and nutritious!)

3. Chocolate Banana Wonderland Smoothie

Power up the morning routine with breakfast smoothies like this one, which offers protein and potassium.

healthy breakfast smoothie

4. Chocolate Chip Vegan Pancakes

These delicious plant-based pancakes are low in calories but loaded with flavor! Each serving is only 300 calories, but offers 8 grams of protein!

5. Almond Blueberry Pancakes with Chocolate Ganache

This is a seriously yummy breakfast that’s healthier than processed pancake mixes; it uses white whole wheat flour and almond flour.

Oatmeal Chocolate Breakfast Muffins

6. Skinny Nutella Banana French Toast Sandwich

We’ve skinnied up chocolate-hazelnut spread in this delish sandwich that’s easy enough for weekdays and pretty enough for weekends.

7. Chocolate Peanut Butter Oatmeal Bars

Breakfast or dessert? It could go either way, really. Fortunately, these nutrient-dense oatmeal bars make a great breakfast for the days that require lots of energy. Plus, they taste pretty amazing too!

8. Peanut Butter & Chocolate Apple Bites

Peanut butter and apples make a great healthy snack. Add on some semi-sweet chocolate and energy-boosting granola, and you have yourself one seriously awesome breakfast!

9. Oatmeal Chocolate Breakfast Muffins

Greek yogurt, oats, and bananas make this a superfood breakfast that also satisfies your cravings for chocolate.

10. Chocolate Chip Pumpkin Bread

I could eat pumpkin all year long, but it’s especially yummy once Autumn rolls around. This chocolate chip pumpkin bread makes a wonderful grab & go breakfast, snack, or even dessert!

11. Slow Cooker Hot Chocolate Steel-Cut Oatmeal

The family won’t be able to wait to dig into this yummy, chocolaty twist on traditional oatmeal. It will warm your belly and fill you up!

12. Chocolate Coconut Protein Breakfast Shake

Looking for a little more protein in your morning? This chocolate coconut protein shake contains 17 grams of protein, and will make an excellent breakfast on the next warm, Summer morning!

13. Cocoa Peanut Butter Granola Recipe 

PureWow’s cocoa peanut butter granola recipe is so yummy that it will be difficult to decide if you should have it for breakfast or dessert (or both!) At just 333 calories per serving, the guilt-free choice is yours!

purewow cocoa peanut butter granola

14. Slow Cooker Chocolate and Pistachio Oatmeal

Chocolate and pistachios? The flavors and texture of this chocolate breakfast recipe are sure to make you a fan of this combo!

15. Dark Chocolate Pumpkin Oatmeal

Our dark chocolate pumpkin oatmeal places a new & exciting spin on this classic breakfast. Forget the pumpkin-spice coffee, make this oatmeal instead!

16. Nutella Banana Espresso Shake

Rise and shine with this scrumptious Nutella banana espresso shake! This nutrient-dense shake will fill your belly  and please your taste buds!

nutella banana espresso shake

17. Oat & Fruit Chocolate Chip Granola Bars

Homemade granola bars are so much better than store-bought options! This recipe is made with several different superfoods, healthy fats, and fiber, to provide you with all-day energy!

18. Chocolate Hazelnut and Berry Puff Pastry Tart

Okay so this last one is more of a dessert than it is a breakfast, but every now and then you deserve to treat yourself! Besides, one serving is only 150 calories, so you can enjoy this sweet pastry tart without any guilt at all!

You might also like to add these chocolate recipes to your menu: Classic Hot Chocolate or Slow Cooker Fudge.

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