It’s not often the words chocolate, dessert, and healthy can all be used in the same sentence. But if you have a love for all three and could use a little inspiration, then the following quick and simple recipes are just for you. Enjoy!
Spicy Smoothie
1 cup yogurt
1 tsp chopped fresh ginger
1 medium banana
1 tsp ground cardamom
1 TBS honey
1 TBS cocoa powder
3 TBS water (to cover)
Combine all of the ingredients in a blender. Mix on medium speed for one minute.
Raspberries with Yogurt and Chocolate
Fresh raspberries
Low-fat raspberry or chocolate yogurt
Dark chocolate bar
Spoon a serving of the yogurt of your choice into a bowl. Top with the raspberries. Grate the dark chocolate on top to garnish.
Rich Chocolate Banana Smoothie
2 bananas (frozen is better)
1 TBS cocoa powder
1-2 tsp maple syrup or honey
Milk (to cover)
Combine all ingredients in a blender, and blend until smooth.
Tip: When choosing cocoa powder and/or a dark chocolate bar, look for options that are natural, contain few ingredients, and whose first ingredient is chocolate. Doing this will provide more flavor and health benefits to your dessert!