Standing in a bakery and looking at all the delectable desserts? There are tons of pastries, biscuits, macrons, and chocolates that come in so many flavours which you would love to try. While we look at all the delicious options, trying one piece of a new flavour won't do much harm. Still, we control our urge to buy these desserts to manage our weight loss and calories. If you also miss indulging in your favourite sweets, then we have just the fix for you. So, when you have sweet cravings next time, try making these easy and healthy chocolate desserts that might not do much harm to your body and give you a healthy alternative.
(Also Read:Healthy Ways To Include Chocolate In Your Diet: Here're 4 Options For You)
Chocolates have had a bad reputation for a long time since people associate them with weight gain, high blood pressure, acne and whatnot. But according to a study, published in the Netherlands Journal of Medicine, recent studies have shown that cocoa is active in many biological phenolic compounds and may have positive effects on stress, ageing and blood pressure regulation.
So for you to indulge in some healthy goodness of chocolate, make these super easy recipes in no time.
1. Banana Chocolate Bites
Bananas are known to be rich in proteins, magnesium, fibre, copper and vitamin B. With these benefits, banana chocolate bites will be a nutritious choice for you. To make this, you can take any kind of chocolate, melt it in a microwave or double boiler and then dip banana pieces in the chocolate. Refrigerate and enjoy!
Bananas are known to be rich in proteins
(Also Read:Boosting Immunity: How White Chocolates Can Be Enriched With Antioxidants Like Dark Chocolate - Study Discovers)
2. Ragi Chocolate Cake
Missing a chocolate cake while dieting? Don't worry; we have you covered. This ragi chocolate cake is delicious and chocolaty; you can indulge in this sweet goodness without feeling guilty, and it might aid in weight management. For the recipe, click here.
Missing a chocolate cake while dieting? Don't worry; we have you covered
3. Coconut Chocolate Balls
Coconuts are high in nutrition and antioxidants that may help control high blood pressure. To make these coconut chocolate balls, you only need to mix unsweetened coconut, cocoa powder and softened dates. Mix these well and then form into balls. Freeze them and enjoy them at any time.
Coconuts are high in nutrition
4. Chocolate oats
This oats bowl is packed with nutrition as it contains oats, cocoa powder, maple syrup, chia seeds and honey. The natural sweetness of these ingredients makes this chocolate oat bowl heavenly in taste. See the full recipe here.
This oats bowl is packed with nutrition
5. Chocolate Bar
Ever thought of customising your own chocolate bars? If not, then we have just the idea for you. To make this, first, melt a part of the chocolate compound and then add dried fruits of your choice like berries, orange or strawberries. Then, you can top it off with nuts and decorate them with edible flowers.
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