Chocolate Recipes
Chocolate Mayonnaise Cake Recipe
[schema description]If you think mayo is just for sandwiches, then you’re in for a delicious surprise. When used instead of oil in a chocolate cake, the result is a luscious texture that’s just the right balance of moist and fluffy. Because the recipe calls for a cup and a half, you’ll want to use a ...
Chocolate Protein Fudge Recipe
[schema description]We’re not fudging around—this recipe has some serious protein power. It combines raw cacao powder, coconut oil, and crunchy walnuts for a perked up afternoon or indulgent evening bite. The recipe makes 16, but watch out because we’re pretty sure they’ll disappear fast! [/schema]
3 Dessert Recipes For When It’s Too Hot to Bake
You’ve got friends coming over for a backyard BBQ, and you need a dessert to serve…but it’s 90-plus degrees, and just the thought of turning on the oven makes you sweat.
35 Best Chocolate Recipes for Valentine’s Day Happiness
Chocolate is like the little black dress of the culinary world. It’s versatile (have you tried it in chicken mole?), appropriate for any occasion (did someone say birthday cake?) and a classic indulgence that never goes out of style (ahem, warm chocolate chip cookies). And the best thing of all? Chocolate might actually make you ...
Dark Chocolate vs. Milk Chocolate
We’re not shy about our love of chocolate. We love to infuse it into recipes both sweet and savory. We find ways to incorporate it into our wellness routines. We even take time out to celebrate it year after year. So it probably goes without saying that we’re open to trying all types of chocolate. ...
Video: 2 Superfood Hot Chocolate Recipes
For tree trimming, snowy strolls, and holiday movie marathons, a steaming mug of hot chocolate is practically a prerequisite. These recipes, created by Chef Megan Mitchell, offer extra cheer thanks to a dose of antioxidant-rich superfoods—from organic ingredients like goji, acai, cacao, and functional mushrooms—plus a splash of spirits.
How to Make Chocolate Bark: The Best Homemade Recipe
Chocolate bark has long held a place in festive kitchens, offering a canvas for creative flavor combinations. In this version by Cassy Joy Garcia, sweet & salty chocolate bark is elevated through a minimal 5-ingredient formula: gluten-free graham crackers, dark chocolate, white chocolate, dried cherries, and flaky sea salt. The outcome is visually striking, texturally ...
Trick-Or-Treat Yourself to These Healthy Halloween Swaps
The typical Halloween candy haul is haunted by artificial ingredients, refined sugar, and preservatives. Since the holiday will be anything but typical this year, why not give your celebration a healthy spin? Try these healthy candy swaps—they all come together with 10 ingredients or fewer, in 20 minutes or less.
How This MIT Grad Eats For Longevity
Holistic fitness coach Marisa Chaela has big plans for the future. “When I’m 80, I want to still be able to go on adventures, be strongly independent, and do pull ups,” she says. “I want to be able to live life to the fullest for as long as possible.”
Gluten-Free, Low-Carb and Low-Sugar, and Vegan S’more Recipes to Satiate Your Summer Sweet Tooth
Few desserts embody the warmth of summer quite like the classic s’more. The iconic combination of subtly sweet graham crackers, melted chocolate, and caramelized marshmallows instantly evokes memories of late nights spent gathered around a campfire with friends and family. However, as your tastes and dietary needs evolve, you shouldn’t have to limit your enjoyment ...
Why You Should Have an Instant Pot
Have you embraced the Instant Pot craze yet? If you’re on the fence, allow us to convince you why this small appliance is a total kitchen must-have. (And if you’re already a proud owner, read on for our best Instant Pot recipes.) In this post, learn how to choose the size that’s right for you, ...
Paleo Snack Solve: Gluten-Free Zucchini Chocolate Chip Muffins
Good luck keeping your hands off this batch of gluten-free treats. Each muffin is packed with shredded zucchini, a handful of chocolate chips, and a trio of GF flours (almond, coconut, and cassava). It’s the perfect paleo-friendly snack, quick breakfast, or even post-dinner nibble. These muffins freeze well, but we don’t think you’ll have a ...
Stunning Gluten-Free Chocolate Cake Recipe – It’s Vegan Too!
A decadent and moist chocolate cake recipe is a must-have for any enthusiastic home cook, but what about when you need a dessert that’s both vegan and gluten-free? Prep School host Megan Mitchell took on the task of creating a cake that was so good no one would even notice she used gluten-free flour, skipped ...
Impress Your Guests With This Keto-Friendly Pressure Cooker Lava Cake
Not all pressure cookers are created equal—just ask Prep School host Megan Mitchell. She tried a standard pressure cooker before settling on making this molten lava cake recipe in an Instant Pot. “Nine minutes gave me the perfect ooey-gooey center, but it was still set on the edges,” she says. If you have a regular ...
How to Bake a Cake
Need a surefire way to stress out your inner baker? Google the term “cake recipes” and watch as more than 900 million results pour in. In the pursuit of more baking with less overwhelm, we’re keeping things simple today. Baking a cake isn’t complicated, so don’t let any internet rabbit hole make you feel as ...
Brown Butter Chocolate Chip Cookies (Gluten-Free Version!)
When the aroma of browned butter fills your kitchen, you know something magical is happening. Browning butter transforms it: the milk solids toast, the scent deepens into nutty richness, and every bite gains complexity. That’s the heart of this gluten-free brown butter chocolate chip cookie recipe — a cookie that looks classic but delivers upgraded ...
What Do Cocoa Percentages in Chocolate Mean?
In most cases, when it comes to chocolate, more is definitely more. But does this rule apply when we’re talking about chocolate percentages? Is a 70 percent chocolate bar better in quality or healthy benefits than a 60 percent bar? What is a chocolate percentage anyway? If you’ve ever been confused by the numbers displayed ...
Chocolate Coconut Bites Recipe
[schema description]Detox while you dig in? Sign us up! These cacao-infused nibbles feature chewy coconut and creamy peanut butter, plus a secret superfood: chlorella. This nutritious algae powder is known for helping naturally rid the body from toxins, heavy metals, and free radicals. Premier chlorella brand Sun Chlorella offers the most bio-available chlorella in the ...
Sugar Swap: 7 Healthy Alternatives to Childhood Treats
Whether you’re a parent or just a nostalgic treat-seeker, the candies and desserts from your childhood days are probably not the most nutritious indulgence. They can be filled with cane sugar, corn syrup, and dozens of artificial flavors and preservatives—but luckily, you can make some of those most-requested sweets right in your kitchen! From Girl ...
Homemade Chocolate Chip Protein Bites
Whether you need a quick morning snack, a post-workout boost, or a simple energy-pick-me-up between meals, these vegan chocolate chip protein bites deliver — and they do so with minimal fuss and maximum inclusivity. The recipe combines vanilla protein powder, creamy nut butter, natural sweetness from dates, and mellow almond flour to create compact bites ...
Keto Collagen Brownie Bombs Recipe
This recipe appears in the Thrive Market cookbook, Healthy Living Made Easy. Get your copy here, and find the ingredients in this shopping list. [schema description]Just because you’re eating keto doesn’t mean your sweet tooth completely disappears. Brownie bombs to the rescue! These chocolatey morsels melt in your mouth and give you an added dose ...
DIY Nutella Recipe
[schema description]Hazelnut fans, your world is about to be rocked with this three-ingredient DIY recipe for your favorite nutty, chocolatey spread! It takes minutes to make and works for a range of diets (it’s gluten-free and dairy-free). Try it on toast or drizzled on ice cream topping, or eat it by the spoonful. [/schema]
Keto Chocolate-Covered Bacon Recipe
[schema description]What are keto dessert dreams made of? How about bacon—dipped in chocolate. This sweet and savory pairing is made with pantry ingredients you probably keep handy. A touch of coconut oil helps the chocolate harden; then it’s ready to decorate with all your favorite crunchy toppings (we’re partial to nuts like almonds and pistachios). ...
Peanut Butter Protein Brownies Recipe
[schema description]You know we can’t resist putting a more wholesome spin on classic desserts, which is why we came up with a recipe for chewy brownies that includes cocoa-flavored protein powder. Thanks to the added nutritional boost, you can feel even better about indulging in a decadent peanut butter and chocolate treat.[/schema]