Healthy Recipes Mealtimes Healthy Snack Recipes 21 Healthy Chocolate Snacks That Taste Like Dessert 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 February 3, 2024 Trending Videos Close this video player Photo: Photographer: Rachel Marek, Food stylist: Sue Mitchell, Prop stylist: Skylar Myers, Chocolate can fit seamlessly into a healthy and balanced eating pattern, so try incorporating it into these flavorful snacks. Whether you prefer chocolate-covered fruit or a nutty and satisfying energy ball, these tasty bites are everything you need to enjoy chocolate at snacktime. Make recipes like our Dark Chocolate Cashew Clusters and Caramel Delight Energy Balls for a pick-me-up that’s choc full of deliciousness. 01 of 21 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 02 of 21 Coconut Peanut Butter Balls All you need are four simple ingredients to make healthier coconutty peanut butter balls that kids and grownups will love. Make this easy recipe for a bite-size treat, on-the-go snack or easy homemade gift. You can swap the peanut butter for almond butter or even sunflower seed butter if you need a nut-free snack for school. View Recipe 03 of 21 Chocolate Nut Bark Use your favorite combination of nuts to make this quick and easy chocolate nut bark. View Recipe 04 of 21 Dark Chocolate Cashew Clusters Photographer: Rachel Marek, Food stylist: Sue Mitchell, Prop stylist: Skylar Myers, These 3-ingredient sweet treats are a breeze to make and, because dark chocolate clusters take just 15 minutes to prepare, they can be made on short notice to feed a crowd. While cashews contribute a sweet and mild flavor, don’t hesitate to swap them out for an alternative like almonds or peanuts, or try adding dried cranberries or cherries for a delightfully tangy twist. View Recipe 05 of 21 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 06 of 21 Frozen Chocolate-Covered Bananas Kids will love dipping bananas in melted chocolate and rolling them in coconut to make this tasty frozen treat. View Recipe 07 of 21 Grilled Dark Chocolate Sandwich Both simpler and more decadent than a chocolate croissant, a grilled chocolate sandwich is a marriage of bread and chocolate in which the two components are evenly matched. View Recipe 08 of 21 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 09 of 21 Crispy Peanut Butter Balls All you need are four simple ingredients to make healthier crispy peanut butter balls that kids and grownups will love. Make this easy recipe for a bite-size treat, on-the-go snack or easy homemade gift. You can swap the peanut butter for almond butter or even sunflower seed butter if you need a nut-free snack for school. View Recipe 10 of 21 Banana Buster Pops Cool off with frozen bananas and peanut butter drizzled with chocolate. View Recipe 11 of 21 Chocolate-Peanut Butter Energy Bars Dates provide all the sweetness you need for these no-bake energy bars. Each square serves up a hearty dose of protein—thanks to peanut butter and peanuts—as well as fiber from rolled oats. Kids will love the chewy bites with crunchy nuts. View Recipe 12 of 21 3-Ingredient Chocolate & Almond Butter Dates Photographer: Jen Causey, Food Stylist: Emily Nabors Hall, Prop Stylist: Josh Hoggle These stuffed dates can be an easy dessert or snack when you're craving something sweet. We love the mild flavor of almond butter, but natural peanut butter would be a nice substitute. A flaky sea salt like Maldon elevates the flavor. Be sure to sprinkle the salt over the dates before the chocolate has set. View Recipe 13 of 21 Crunchy Chocolate and Peanut Clusters Because these sweet, crunchy treats take just 45 minutes to prepare, they can be made on short notice. Consider doubling the recipe--stored in an airtight container in the freezer, an extra batch will last for up to 3 months. View Recipe 14 of 21 Cherry-Chocolate Chip Granola Bars Skip the granola bar options at the grocery store--they're easy to make at home! You can vary the add-ins to your taste, swapping 2 cups of any combination of small (or chopped) dried fruit, nuts and/or seeds for the chocolate, cherries and coconut in this version. We tested several sticky sweeteners, including maple syrup and honey, but found brown rice syrup held the bars together the best. View Recipe 15 of 21 Raspberry-Jam Bites Sara Baurley It doesn't get easier, or more delicious, than this simple, three-ingredient snack. Chia seeds and raspberries add fiber to these healthy frozen bites. Chocolate provides a touch of sweetness to balance the tartness of the berries. View Recipe 16 of 21 Chocolate-Caramel Energy Bars Brie Passano Inspired by a Twix candy bar, these healthy energy bars with an oat crust will give your body a boost and satisfy your sweet tooth. View Recipe 17 of 21 Coconut-Chocolate Chip Granola Bars Fred Hardy Make a batch of these granola bars ahead of time and you'll have a tasty, lunchbox-ready snack on hand. These nut-free granola bars are packed with chocolate chips and shredded coconut for a sweet treat. Whether you like a chewy granola bar or a crunchy one, the bake time is easily adjusted to suit your preferences. View Recipe 18 of 21 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 19 of 21 Orange-Chocolate Greek Yogurt Bark Ted + Chelsea Cavanaugh Orange and chocolate combine to create a sweet, fruity frozen treat in this healthy yogurt bark recipe. Sliced almonds add a crunch that kids and adults will love. View Recipe 20 of 21 Chocolate & Nut Butter Bites Sweet satisfaction in seconds. View Recipe 21 of 21 Chocolate-Dipped Apricots Satisfy your sweet tooth with these chocolate-dipped dried apricots for a healthy dessert. Try this chocolate-dipped fruit recipe with slices of your favorite dried fruit. View Recipe Was this page helpful? Thanks for your feedback! Tell us why! Other Submit