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1. Chocolate Smoothie
Ingredients:
- 1 banana
- 1/2 cup almond milk
- 1 tablespoon cocoa powder
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 cup of ice
Method:
- Combine all ingredients in a blender and blend until smooth.
- Pour into a glass and serve.
Taste: Sweet
Total time: 5 minutes
Prep time: 5 minutes
Calories per serving: 200-250
2. Chocolate Granola
Ingredients:
- 2 cups old-fashioned oats
- 1/4 cup cocoa powder
- 1/4 cup honey
- 2 tablespoons coconut oil
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Method:
- Preheat the oven to 175°C (350°F).
- In a large bowl, mix together the oats, cocoa powder, and salt.
- In a small saucepan, heat the honey and coconut oil until melted and combined.
- Pour the honey mixture over the oat mixture and stir until evenly coated.
- Spread the mixture in a thin, even layer on a baking sheet.
- Bake for 20–25 minutes, stirring occasionally, until crisp and golden brown.
- Let cool completely before serving.
Taste: Sweet
Total time: 30 minutes
Prep time: 10 minutes
Calories per serving: 150-200
3. Chocolate Chia Pudding
Ingredients:
- 1/4 cup chia seeds
- 1 cup almond milk
- 2 tablespoons cocoa powder
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
Method:
- In a small bowl, whisk together the chia seeds, almond milk, cocoa powder, honey, and vanilla extract.
- Cover and refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight, until thickened.
- Serve chilled.
Taste: Sweet
Total time: 4 hours
Prep time: 5 minutes
Calories per serving: 150-200
4. Chocolate Avocado Mousse
Ingredients:
- 2 ripe avocados
- 1/4 cup cocoa powder
- 1/4 cup honey
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- A pinch of salt
Method:
- In a food processor or blender, puree the avocados until smooth.
- Add the cocoa powder, honey, vanilla extract, and salt and puree again until well combined.
- Spoon the mixture into small serving dishes and refrigerate until chilled.
- Serve cold.
Taste: Sweet
Total time: 10 minutes
Prep time: 10 minutes
Calories per serving: 200-250
5. Chocolate Banana Bread
Ingredients:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1/4 cup cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 2 ripe bananas, mashed
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 2 eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Method:
- Preheat the oven to 175°C (350°F). Grease a 9-by-5-inch loaf pan.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- In a separate bowl, mix the mashed bananas, vegetable oil, eggs, and vanilla extract.
- Add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients and stir until just combined.
- Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan.
- Bake for 50–60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the bread comes out clean.
- Let cool for 10 minutes before removing the bread from the pan and slicing.
- Serve warm or at room temperature.
Taste: Sweet
Total time: 1 hour 10 minutes
Prep time: 10 minutes
Calories per serving: 150-200
6. Chocolate Energy Bites
Ingredients:
- 1 cup rolled oats
- 1/2 cup peanut butter
- 1/4 cup honey
- 2 tablespoons cocoa powder
- 1/4 cup mini chocolate chips
Method:
- In a large bowl, mix together the oats, peanut butter, honey, and cocoa powder.
- Stir in the chocolate chips.
- Roll the mixture into small balls.
- Refrigerate until firm, about 30 minutes.
- Serve chilled.
Taste: Sweet
Total time: 15 minutes
Prep time: 15 minutes
Calories per serving: 100-150
7. Chocolate Zucchini Bread
Ingredients:
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup shredded zucchini
- 1/2 cup chocolate chips
Method:
- Preheat the oven to 175°C (350°F). Grease a 9-by-5-inch loaf pan.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, baking powder, and salt.
- In a separate bowl, mix together the vegetable oil, sugar, eggs, and vanilla extract.
- Add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients and stir until just combined.
- Fold in the shredded zucchini and chocolate chips.
- Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan.
- Bake for 60–70 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the bread comes out clean.
- Let cool for 10 minutes before removing the bread from the pan and slicing.
- Serve warm or at room temperature.
Taste: Sweet
Total time: 1 hour 30 minutes
Prep time: 15 minutes
Calories per serving: 200-250
8. Chocolate Hummus
Ingredients:
- 1 can of chickpeas, drained and rinsed
- 1/4 cup cocoa powder
- 1/4 cup honey
- 2 tablespoons tahini
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- A pinch of salt
- Water (as needed)
Method:
- In a food processor or blender, puree the chickpeas until smooth.
- Add the cocoa powder, honey, tahini, vanilla extract, and salt and puree again until well combined.
- If the mixture is too thick, add water 1 tablespoon at a time until the desired consistency is reached.
- Serve chilled with fruit or crackers.
Taste: Sweet
Total time: 10 minutes
Prep time: 10 minutes
Calories per serving: 100-150
These 8 delicious cocoa powder recipes offer a variety of sweet treats and snacks for chocolate lovers. From smoothies to baked goods, there's a recipe for every occasion. With total cooking times ranging from 5 to 90 minutes and calorie counts ranging from 100 to 250 per serving, these recipes are quick and easy to make and won't sabotage your diet.
So, whether you're looking for a healthy breakfast or a decadent dessert, cocoa powder has got you covered. Give one of these recipes a try and satisfy your chocolate cravings in a delicious and satisfying way.
