Chocolate is certainly an indulgence, but did you know that when eaten in moderation, it can actually be healthy for you? Yes, really! You can enjoy your favorite chocolate treats without sacrificing your health. Each chocolate lover’s recipe below is made with all natural, waistline-friendly ingredients!
Related: Health Benefits of Dark Chocolate.
Low-fat chocolate dishes are the best option because they do not have as much saturated fat as the full-fat variety. Furthermore, skinny dessert recipes can be just as tasty as their counterparts! There are plenty of recipes out there that allow you to satisfy that sweet tooth, but we have the best of them. Low-fat desserts do not have to be bland and boring! See for yourself!
Skinny Chocolate Lovers Recipe Round-Up
1. Slow Cooker Fudge
Make this decadent fudge for a special occasion, to give as a gift, or just when you get a hankering for rich, gooey chocolate. It’s so simple, but so delicious!
2. Chocolate Cherry Almond Shake
You’ll definitely want to cool off with this refreshing and nutritious shake. Not only is it good for you, but it also tastes incredible. Skip the ice cream and blend up some chocolaty-cherry-almond goodness, instead!
3. Chocolate Pudding
Who doesn’t love pudding? Trick question… everyone does! This creamy recipe is made with dark chocolate and coconut milk, so it is packed with superfood power and serves as a great after-dinner treat.
4. Chocolate Peanut Butter Cake
Chocolate AND peanut butter?! Does it get any better? This cake is great for a birthday celebration or any other special occasion. It’s made in the Slow Cooker, so you can whip it up even if you’re overwhelmed with party planning.
5. Quinoa Almond Joy Bars
Finally, a candy bar that’s as good for you as it tastes! These tasty treats are part of our Skinny Mini Dessert program, so they’re perfectly portioned. They also make an excellent on-the-go snack that the kids will adore!
6. Fudge Brownie Bites
This simple recipe is perfect for when you need a quick chocolate fix. Did we mention that there’s no baking required? Pop one (or two) with zero guilt!
Chocolate isn’t Just for Dessert!
Think chocolate is only for dessert? Guess again! Try these recipes for your early-morning chocolate fix:
- Chocolate Oatmeal with Egg Whites
- Cherry Chocolate Chip Pancakes
- Slow Cooker Hot Chocolate Steel-Cut Oatmeal
Which chocolate lovers recipe are you going to try first? Let us know in the comment section!
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first time I bumped into your site Skinny Ms. 🙂 Just by reading this article makes me love your site already. I like how you are tackling the healthy points of the food which I thought is not on the healthy side. I love chocolate and I include them a lot in our gift baskets in Tastebuds.com.au and you just made me love it more. I guess we should pitch in some healthy trivias on our gift baskets to make our customers enjoy it more! This is great! I wanna go into all the recipes and try them specially the chocolate peanut butter cake! im a huge fan of peanut butter cups and there's no doubt I'd love that peanut butter cake! yum!! Cheers!