Actress Divyanka Tripathi who has starred in many blockbuster daily soaps like Zee TV’s ‘Banoo Main Teri Dulhann’ and Star Plus's ‘Yeh Hai Mohabbatein’ is inarguably one of the most followed TV actors on social media, with more than 19.4 million followers on Instagram. Divyanka is pretty active on the photo-sharing app, and often likes to update her fans with everything from her OOTD’s, to the behind-the-scenes of her shoots. The actor is also quite a foodie and the delicious foods she eats through the day also makes it to her social media. The actress has also mastered the art of battling her sweet cravings it seems. On Tuesday, she shared a video on her Instagram stories, where she had prepared a chocolate dessert, which looked a lot like a mousse, but it was super healthy. “Maine banaya hai very healthy, curd protein dessert”, she can be heard saying in the video. She also tops the dessert with toasted hazelnuts and almonds, before she is joined by her husband Vivek Dahiya.
The cocoa powder added to the dessert gives it a nice, thick chocolaty base making it look all the more tempting. Did you know dark chocolate is actually a healthy superfood? It is packed with various antioxidants and flavanoids that are good for heart, skin, immunity, brain and even healthy weight-management.
Here are some healthy chocolaty desserts you can try making at home.
Healthy chocolate cake
It is always a good day to have a cake, even on the days you are supposed to be ‘dieting’. This healthy chocolate cake is made with no gluten or dairy. Goodness of zucchini, boiled beetroot, almond meal and coconut flour come together to make this cake all the more wholesome and fun.
Chocolate protein pancakes
Start your day on a high-protein note with these loaded pancakes teeming with goodness of chocolate. Made with chocolate whey protein powder and unsweetened cocoa, these pancakes are just perfect for your chocolate cravings when on diet.
Healthy chocolate cookies
Chunky, chewy cookies that are also replete with goodness of oatmeal. The texture of these cookies is so grainy, yet they are so soft and delicious when you bite into them. It’s amazing.
Healthy double chocolate Zucchini bread
Move over banana bread, add some zucchini to your bread batter to bulk it up, some dark chocolate for the added drama and voila you have the fluffy bread of your dreams. Even the non-dieters will love this.
Chocolate avocado mousse
Thick and delicious, this lovely chocolate mousse also comprises blended avocado. Together they spell magic with their sharp flavour and buttery tones. A must try for those on keto.
So what are you waiting for? Try these recipes soon and let us know which ones you liked the best. Chocolate can be your best friend when you are dieting too, provided you know you to control portions and be mindful of the quality.
