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Healthy Chocolate Recipes

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By Kathryn Doherty · Modified: Jun 6, 2025 · Published: Feb 3, 2020 · This post may contain affiliate links

Healthy chocolate recipes includes breakfast, snack and dessert ideas that will fix a chocolate craving while being on the lighter side.

A collage of six different chocolate snacks and treats, including pancakes, brownies, smores cookies, muffins and energy balls.


 

Welcome to February, friends!

February means chocolate in my mind. All the fun chocolate sweets and treats all month long.

And since you know I skew to the healthy side and since you may still be working on some healthy eating New Year's resolutions, I thought I'd indulge those chocolate cravings in a healthier way.

(Psst, last year I shared healthy Valentine's Day snacks, so go check those out too for some cute and fun, festive ideas.)

Different kinds of chocolate, including chocolate bars broken into pieces and cocoa powder, scattered on a counter

So today I'm sharing some homemade healthy chocolate recipes that will fix your sweet tooth and not leave you wanting.

We've got a collection of chocolate breakfast ideas. Chocolate for breakfast is one of my favorite indulgences, and I've shared tons of recipes with you in this glorious category.

We've also got chocolate snacks and chocolate desserts, a few of which are less on the healthy side and more on the "oh what the hell, let's go for it" side. But they're not over-the-top ridiculous so I'm including them.

In terms of format, I know some of you prefer a good old-fashioned list, so I've got that coming up.

Keep scrolling to the end of the post though and you'll find visual photo grids with clickable links as well, in case you prefer that.

A stack of fluffy banana chocolate chip pancakes served with sliced bananas, mini chocolate chips and maple syrup

Chocolate for breakfast:

- Healthy chocolate pancakes (whole wheat and naturally sweetened)

- Chocolate chip pancakes (or banana chocolate chip pancakes)

- Chocolate overnight oats (3 ways)

- Chocolate baked donuts (with different topping ideas)

- Healthy double chocolate banana muffins (no added sugar)

- Chocolate chip oatmeal waffles (whole grain)

- Chocolate breakfast oatmeal (totally wholesome)

Peanut butter chocolate chip snack bars scattered on a white plate

Healthy chocolate snacks

- Healthy chocolate chip muffins (a long-time favorite!)

- Banana chocolate chip snack cake (whole wheat and naturally sweetened)

- No bake chocolate chip cookie balls (just 4 ingredients and 10 minutes to make)

- 5 minute healthy chocolate pudding (dairy-free, gluten-free, vegan-friendly)

- Peanut butter chocolate chip snack bars

- 10 minute chocolate cookie balls (just 6 wholesome ingredients)

- Homemade hot chocolate (3 ingredients and 3 minutes to make, no packets needed!)

- Chocolate Rice Krispies (just 5 ingredients)

A stack of mini chocolate fudge cups with pretzels and strawberries on a white plate

Healthy chocolate desserts:

- Homemade crunch cups (3 ingredients and no bake)

- Chocolate strawberry pretzel fudge cups (made mini)

- 4 ingredient chocolate chip brownies (my grandmother's recipe)

- Healthy double chocolate mini cupcakes (whole wheat, low in sugar, no butter or oil)

- Chocolate pumpkin cake (so rich and moist!)

- Chocolate chip zucchini brownies (sneaking in some veggies!)

- Bourbon chocolate chip cookies (bourbon + chocolate = swoon!)

- S'mores cookies (irresistible!)

- Chocolate chip apple cake (a fall fave that we love all year long)

I hope you find some new favorite healthy chocolate recipes here to fuel your month. ❤️

Enjoy!

XO,

Kathryn

P.S. If you make something, please tag me on Instagram! I love seeing your creations!

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A stack of chocolate pancakes on a white plate with chocolate chips and diced strawberries on top.
Healthy chocolate pancakes
These healthy chocolate pancakes are whole wheat, naturally sweetened and made without butter or oil. They're great for a fun breakfast!
Check out this recipe
2
A stack of chocolate chip pancakes with butter and maple syrup on top
Chocolate chip pancakes
Chocolate chip pancakes are light and fluffy and studded with melty chocolate chips! They require just 1 bowl and only take 10 minutes to mix up!
Check out this recipe
3
A stack of fluffy pancakes with chocolate chips served on a white plate with bananas and maple syrup
Banana chocolate chip pancakes
Banana chocolate chip pancakes are light, incredibly fluffy and studded with melty chocolate chips! Only 10 minutes to prep for a delicious breakfast!
Check out this recipe
4
Three different chocolate overnight oats, each in pairs in glass jars, with fun toppings sprinkled on top.
Chocolate overnight oats, 3 ways
Check out these 3 different types of chocolate overnight oats to enjoy as a sweet morning treat or late-night snack!
Check out this recipe
5
Chocolate donuts with a white glaze drizzled on top served on a white plate.
Whole wheat chocolate baked donuts
Whole wheat chocolate baked donuts are quick + easy to prepare and make for a fun breakfast!
Check out this recipe
6
A group of double chocolate banana muffins on a cooling rack with chocolate chips sprinkled nearby.
Healthy double chocolate banana muffins
Double chocolate banana muffins are moist, full of melty chocolate chips and perfect for snacking!
Check out this recipe
7
A fork resting on a plate of chocolate chip oatmeal waffle with fresh strawberries on top.
Chocolate chip oatmeal waffles
Check out this recipe
8
Close up of a small bowl of chocolate oatmeal topped with mini chocolate chips with a small spoon resting in the bowl.
Chocolate breakfast oatmeal
Check out this recipe
9
Close up of chocolate chip muffins on a colorful red plate with chocolate chips scattered to the side.
Healthy chocolate chip muffins
Healthy chocolate chip muffins are 100% whole grain, low in sugar and can be made dairy-free. They're soft, fluffy and seriously loaded with chocolate chips.
Check out this recipe
10
Close up of a stack of square pieces of a banana chocolate chip snack cake on a small white plate with chocolate chips scattered nearby.
Banana chocolate chip snack cake
Check out this recipe
11
Close up of raw chocolate chip cookie balls on a white plate with some dates in the background.
No-bake chocolate chip cookie balls {4 ingredients}
Check out this recipe
12
Close up of a white bowl with a healthy homemade chocolate pudding with a small silver spoon resting in it.
5-minute healthy chocolate pudding
Check out this recipe
13
Square bars of a peanut butter chocolate chip snack on a white platter with chocolate chips scattered around.
Peanut butter chocolate chip snack bars
Check out this recipe
14
Close up of round chocolate oat cookie balls lined up on a red colorful plate.
10-minute chocolate cookie balls (+ video)
Check out this recipe
15
A coffee mug full of hot chocolate and topped with mini marshmallows.
Homemade hot chocolate
A simple 3-ingredient homemade hot chocolate recipe that's ready in minutes! It's also sugar-free and can be made dairy-free.
Check out this recipe
16
Seven mini homemade candies in pink cupcake liners on a white plate with strawberries to the side.
3-ingredient homemade crunch cups
Homemade crunch cups are an easy, no-bake 3-ingredient recipe that's perfect for a yummy chocolate treat!
Check out this recipe
17
A stack of fudge cups with bits of strawberries and pretzels mixed in on a small white plate with fresh strawberries to the side and a red napkin in the background.
Chocolate strawberry pretzel fudge cups
Chocolate strawberry pretzel fudge cups are an easy, no-bake dessert with just 5 ingredients!
Check out this recipe
18
Sliced thick healthy brownies on a white round plate with a side of red grapes.
5-ingredient raw date brownies
Raw date brownies require just 5 ingredients and 10 minutes for a healthier treat that's perfect as an afternoon snack or on-the-go energy bar!
Check out this recipe
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Five double chocolate mini cupcakes on a small white plate with chocolate chips scattered nearby.
Healthy double chocolate mini cupcakes
Easy, one-bowl healthy double chocolate mini cupcakes are 100% whole wheat, low in sugar and have no butter or oil - and they are super fudgy!
Check out this recipe
20
A plate full of a stack of chocolate chip brownies with graham crackers dusted nearby.
4-ingredient chocolate chip brownies
Check out this recipe
21
A rich and fudgy chocolate chip zucchini brownie on a piece of parchment paper with another brownie tilted against it.
Chocolate chip zucchini brownies
Check out this recipe
22
Close up of a square piece of chocolate pumpkin cake being lifted up from a baking dish.
Chocolate pumpkin cake
Check out this recipe
23
Overhead view of a chocolate chip apple cake drizzled with chocolate sauce and served on a red round platter.
Chocolate chip apple cake
Chocolate chip apple cake is loaded with sweet apple chunks, chocolate chips and walnuts for a delicious fall dessert that's perfect for sharing on a cool evening!
Check out this recipe
24
A plate full of bourbon chocolate chip cookies with a bottle of Maker's Mark in the background.
Bourbon chocolate chip cookies
Bourbon chocolate chip cookies are soft, sweet, loaded with melty chocolate chips and have the perfect hint of bourbon. They're easy to make and require just 1 bowl!
Check out this recipe
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A hand holding a cookie with mini marshmallows and chocolate chunks on top
S'mores cookies
S'mores cookies are soft, gooey and completely irresistible! They've got graham cracker crumbs, mini marshmallows, chocolate chips and chopped chocolate bars for the ultimate summer treat!
Check out this recipe
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