Healthy Recipes Healthy Cookie & Dessert Recipes Chocolate Dessert 30 Healthy Chocolate Desserts You’ll Want to Make Forever By Dillon Evans Dillon Evans Dillon Evans fell in love with cooking at a very young age. He remembers the novel experiences of microwaving a bowl of oatmeal without his parents' permission and asking to make his mother's morning pot of coffee. These moments became catalysts for his interest in cooking and baking. EatingWell's Editorial Guidelines Published on January 23, 2024 Trending Videos Close this video player If you’re in the mood for a warm, velvety treat or have some leftover chocolate in the pantry, we have just the collection of delicious desserts for you. From classic chocolate chip cookies to veggie- and fruit-packed confections, these recipes are great for enjoying chocolate. Plus, we’re sure you’ll love them since each dish is a fan-favorite with four- and five-star reviews. Make our easy Mug Brownie for a single-serve occasion or our Chocolate Raspberry Tofu Pie to easily impress a crowd. 01 of 30 Bev's Chocolate Chip Cookies contributed this healthy chocolate chip cookie recipe. She gave chocolate chip cookies a healthy update by cutting back on sugar and incorporating whole grains. To increase protein, Sharpe replaces the rolled oats with 1 cup almond meal. View Recipe 02 of 30 Mug Brownie You might want to keep a copy of this recipe in the pantry beside the cocoa for those moments when you crave a chocolaty treat. Cook this fudgy brownie in a mug in the microwave and it's ready in less than a minute! View Recipe 03 of 30 Flourless Banana Chocolate Chip Mini Muffins Pulsing rolled oats with eggs, banana, brown sugar and oil creates the moist dough of these chocolaty muffins without a bit of all-purpose flour. These are two-bite muffins with a dense and gooey texture. They're delicately sweet and rich, too, so baking them as mini muffins makes them a perfect snack or quick morning bite. View Recipe 04 of 30 Strawberry-Chocolate Greek Yogurt Bark Greek yogurt gets studded with fresh strawberries and chocolate chips and then frozen so you can break it into chunks just like chocolate bark (but healthier!). This colorful snack is perfect for kids and adults alike. View Recipe 05 of 30 Chocolate Nut Bark Use your favorite combination of nuts to make this quick and easy chocolate nut bark. View Recipe 06 of 30 Chocolate Decadence Inspired by the old-school, ultra-rich, mousselike chocolate cake that usually called for a whole pound of chocolate, half a dozen eggs and lots of butter, this enlightened rendition has deep bittersweet chocolate flavor and dense melt-in-your-mouth texture. No one will guess it's healthier. The secret is excellent natural cocoa powder and good-quality bittersweet chocolate, preferably with 70% cacao. Although the cake can be eaten once it's completely cool, it comes out of the pan much easier and even tastes better if it has been chilled at least overnight. View Recipe 07 of 30 No-Bake Vegan Date Brownies Sweetened with dates, these whole-grain bars provide energy and protein, thanks to nut butter. With just 5 ingredients you probably already have in your pantry, you can make these delicious, chewy brownies with no added sugar. Whip up a batch as a healthy dessert or for grab-and-go energy bars for a healthy snack. View Recipe 08 of 30 Caramel Delight Energy Balls Think of these easy no-bake cookies as a healthy makeover of one of our favorite Girl Scout Cookies--chewy caramel, dark chocolate and toasted coconut come together with fiber-boosting oats instead of sugar and flour. And the best part? They take only 15 minutes from start to finish. View Recipe 09 of 30 Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookies This makeover recipe was one of the favorites chosen for our 30th anniversary issue. Tahini gives this cookie a subtle sesame flavor. View Recipe 10 of 30 Chocolate Raspberry Tofu Pie This chocolate raspberry tofu pie gets an amazing smooth, rich, creamy texture from pureed tofu. But no need to reveal that tofu is the secret ingredient--we're sure no one will guess. View Recipe 11 of 30 Peppermint-Chocolate Greek Yogurt Bark This eye-catching frozen peppermint-chocolate bark was inspired by Williams Sonoma's Original Peppermint Bark--our loose interpretation of the treat is frozen and made with Greek yogurt, chocolate and crushed candy canes. For the creamiest bark, be sure to use full-fat yogurt, as fat-free yogurt can get icy when frozen. Serve this healthy dessert when you want all those festive holiday flavors in a lightened-up--and totally delicious--package. Just don't stuff your Christmas stockings with this bark because it melts quickly. View Recipe 12 of 30 Chocolate-Hazelnut Energy Balls These energy balls marry the flavors of nutty hazelnuts with rich chocolate. They're chewy with a slight crunch and have just enough sweetness to curb a midday or post-dinner sweet tooth. View Recipe 13 of 30 Healthy Oatmeal-Chocolate Chip Cookies Here's your new cookie jar staple. This recipe for classic oatmeal chocolate chip cookies gets a healthy boost with whole-wheat flour and uses less sugar and butter than traditional recipes. Don't hesitate to make a double batch--they're so satisfying they'll be gone fast. View Recipe 14 of 30 Chocolate Zucchini Brownies The batter for this healthy one-bowl brownie recipe is stirred together right in the saucepan used to melt the butter and chocolate--no mixing bowl needed and less cleanup for you. Using shredded zucchini in this healthy dessert recipe creates a tender, moist brownie with about half the amount of butter and sugar found in a classic recipe--and it's virtually undetectable in the baked brownies. View Recipe 15 of 30 Double Chocolate-Banana Bread Pudding In this healthy chocolate bread pudding recipe, whole-wheat bread, ripe bananas, chocolate and toasted peanuts come together for a heavenly dessert. To make individual bread puddings instead of one large pan, divide the batter among 12 small oiled individual baking dishes (about 8 ounces each). Cover with foil. Bake for 30 minutes, uncover, sprinkle with peanuts and bake for 20 to 25 minutes more. View Recipe 16 of 30 Dark Chocolate Hummus This dessert hummus is an unexpectedly delightful treat that still packs the protein and fiber punch of traditional hummus. Try dipping banana and apple slices, pretzels, strawberries or graham crackers in this sweet, chocolaty spread. View Recipe 17 of 30 Edible Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Balls Most raw cookie dough isn't safe to eat, but this recipe for vegan edible cookie dough is designed to be eaten raw. Canned chickpeas and nut butter form the base of this dough, making it healthy too! In this recipe, we roll the dough into little bite-size balls, perfect for snacking. Keep a stash in your freezer for a healthy treat. View Recipe 18 of 30 Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Muffins What could possibly make pumpkin muffins even better? Mini chocolate chips! Our healthy pumpkin chocolate chip muffins are made with white whole-wheat flour instead of all-purpose flour and are sweetened with just the right amount of brown sugar to make them sweet without being cloying. View Recipe 19 of 30 Cherry-Cocoa-Pistachio Energy Balls Minced dried cherries and pistachios make these energy balls a salty-sweet snack to satisfy all your cravings. Almond butter and cocoa add substance and chocolaty appeal. Serve any time of day as a snack or dessert, or pack them for a hike. View Recipe 20 of 30 One-Bowl Irish Stout Cake This Irish stout cake can't get any easier: everything is mixed in one bowl, poured into the cake pan and is in the oven in 15 minutes flat. Lining the cake pan with parchment paper makes removing the cake easy and helps with cleanup. After this rich chocolate cake has cooled, enjoy it with the espresso- and Irish whiskey-laced whipped cream topping. View Recipe 21 of 30 Thick & Rich Drinking Chocolate Rich, creamy and thick enough that you may want to scoop it with a spoon, this European-style drinking chocolate is something different from the usual hot cocoa. Serve it in a demitasse or espresso cup for an elegant treat. View Recipe 22 of 30 Dark Chocolate Chip-Zucchini Cookies If you like zucchini bread, you'll love these moist zucchini cookies with melted chunks of dark chocolate. We love the pieces of chocolate you get by chopping your own, but chocolate chips will work well too. View Recipe 23 of 30 Andes Mint Brownies Photographer: Jen Causey, Food Stylist: Torie Cox, Prop Stylist: Claire Spollen Calling all mint lovers! These brownies feature melted mint chocolate and have just the right amount of fudginess, richness and peppermint. If you want to dial down the mint flavor, leave out the peppermint extract. We love these brownies topped with a sprinkling of extra mint chocolate, but chopped nuts or regular chocolate chips will work well too. View Recipe 24 of 30 Creamy Chocolate Gelato This ultra-chocolaty, dairy-free Sicilian-style gelato--made without eggs or cream--is relatively lean but still creamy-smooth and flavorful. The coconut milk used for the base gives it a silky, rich mouthfeel and a subtle coconut flavor. View Recipe 25 of 30 Chocolate-Peppermint Energy Balls These festive no-cook energy balls have all the flavors you love in peppermint-chocolate bark but in healthy snack form. Whip up a batch for an office or after-school treat, or take them along to a holiday cookie swap. The recipe is easily doubled or even tripled. Be sure to store the bites at room temperature rather than the refrigerator--the moisture from the fridge will melt the candy cane coating. View Recipe 26 of 30 Peppermint Chocolate Tart Brie Passano This rich chocolate tart dessert recipe is low in sugar, making it a perfect healthy finish to a heavy holiday meal. View Recipe 27 of 30 EatingWell's Died-and-Went-to-Heaven Chocolate Cake This foolproof cake is one of our most popular recipes. Dutch-process cocoa is preferred here for its deep chocolate flavor. View Recipe 28 of 30 Frozen Chocolate-Banana Bites Dark chocolate is drizzled on chunks of banana then frozen to make this sweet snack or dessert. View Recipe 29 of 30 One-Bowl Chocolate Cake CookingLight This easy-to-make chocolate cake is dark, moist, and rich, and it's made with healthful canola oil and whole-wheat flour. Plus, it only dirties one bowl! It's not quite as easy as boxed cake mix, but our simple 3-step recipe gives you an entirely homemade cake in about an hour. View Recipe 30 of 30 Double Chocolate Cupcakes This Double Chocolate Cupcake recipe is perfect for the ultimate chocolate lover. Topped with Chocolate Frosting, these diabetic-friendly cupcakes are delicious and impossible to resist. View Recipe Was this page helpful? Thanks for your feedback! Tell us why! Other Submit