21 dark chocolate recipes that are sweeter than your boyfriend. Or girlfriend. Because life deserves to be more than a little sweet sometimes.
You probably know that dark chocolate is actually healthy for you, right! Dark chocolate is made from the seed of the cacao tree and is an incredible source of antioxidants. Did you hear that it can help you lose weight, too? Crazy! Makes us want to eat chocolate for breakfast, lunch, dinner, and dessert. At least a little bit of it. Oh, wait. You can!
We have put together these 21 sweet dark chocolate recipes for that specific reason; dark chocolate at all meals. You might not want them all in one day, but maybe one a day for three weeks? It's up to you. They're also ideal for sharing because honestly, who doesn't like chocolate?
Pro Tip: Although not as healthy as dark chocolate, milk chocolate can easily be subbed in any of the following recipes if that is what your heart desires! It is an easy 1:1 swap. So, go ahead and get cooking. We will be sure to swing by in a couple of hours to enjoy some of these dark chocolate recipes with you!
BREAKFAST
Double Chocolate Coconut Almond Granola
Coconut and chocolate are made for each other, and almond adds some protein. Sweet!
Raspberry Dark Chocolate Chip Overnight Oats
Overnights just got a whole lot sweeter with dark chocolate chips and tart raspberries.
Baked Banana Donuts With Dark Chocolate Glaze
Ok, so donuts are admittedly not the best breakfast food as far as nutrition, but these are baked instead of fried and have a nice coating of dark chocolate.
Dark Chocolate Raspberry Breakfast Bake
Chocolate and breakfast bake? Yes please!
Blackberry, Orange & Dark Chocolate Muffins
Have you ever experienced the particular bliss that is orange and chocolate? Please make these muffins and tell us what you think!
Double Chocolate Scones
Scones get some serious chocolate treatment. Serve them with coffee or as an afternoon snack. With or without coffee.
Strawberry Dark Chocolate Chip Pancakes
Strawberries and chocolate are definitely made for each other, too. In fact, we don't think there's a fruit that isn't made a little better by adding some dark chocolate.
Dark Chocolate Dipped Almond Butter Oat Bars
This might technically look like a homemade breakfast bar with oats, but you can eat this any time of day. We won't tell. Sweeter than your boyfriend, indeed!
SNACK
Mint Chocolate Energy Bites
Protein, mint chocolate, and almonds. It's so hard to resist these. They kind of taste like ice cream!
Homemade Dark Chocolate Sea Salt Bars
It's no accident that these bars look like a famous brand's version. You can make them at home for a fraction of the cost. And add as much dark chocolate as you want.
Vegan Samoa Dark Chocolate Popcorn
Popcorn gets a decade upgrade for snacktime. And it's vegan. Score!
Simple S'mores Trail Mix
S'mores and trail mix may not be words you're used to seeing together. Pack this for a hike with your sweetie.
Easy Sweet & Salty Snack
Chocolate, popcorn, dried berries. You can make this as sweet or savory as you want.
Vegan Dark Chocolate Popsicles
You'll love popping the sleeves off these homemade popsicles. So rewarding on a hot day.
Dark Chocolate Cherry Granola
Tart cherries are so good with dark chocolate. This is hard to resist!
DESSERT
One Bowl Triple Chocolate Cupcakes
Whenever we see the words "triple chocolate" we kind of stop reading. Make these for guests and they'll want more.
Dark Chocolate Dipped Apricots
Is it dessert? Or a healthy sweet snack? Doesn't matter, it's really easy to make and tastes great.
Vegan Triple Chocolate Brownie Cake
Here we are with the tripe chocolate. Again. Vegan, this time. So good. Make it and share it!
Dirty Chai Flourless Dark Chocolate Brownies
Flourless means gluten-free. And dirty chai just means spicy flavors with chocolate.
Dark Chocolate Cheesecake Bars
Cheesecake bars are so much less intimidating to make, and plus, they're pre-portioned! And of course, they're chocolate, too.
Hazelnut & Cardamom Dark Chocolate Shortbread Cookies
Shortbread is a delight and super easy to make. Hazelnut and cardamom make it a little classy and floral.
Double Dark Chocolate M&M Cookies
This is your go-to cookie jar cookie from now on, and a great way to put M&M's to use!
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