23+ Healthy Cacao Powder Recipes

Creamy Chocolate Chia Pudding (higher protein!)

Decadent tasting chocolate chia pudding with Greek yogurt for a protein boost, prepped in 5 minutes and ready to eat in 30! It has a light, almost whipped texture and the rich chocolate flavor is SPOT ON. A super satisfying no-cook breakfast thanks to all that filling fiber. It's giving chocolate cheesecake! 

Mind Blowing Chocolate Zucchini Cake (healthy!)

Crazy easy, moist and decadent chocolate zucchini cake that's shockingly healthy! Made with almond flour and sweetened with maple syrup, this one bowl wonder is everyone's favorite cake. Prepare to be converted! Gluten free, dairy free, and grain free.

Healthy Brownies (flourless and fudgy!)

Skip the flour, these Healthy Pumpkin Brownies are unbelievably rich and fudgy thanks to canned pumpkin and almond butter. Many readers have confirmed these are their favorite healthy brownie recipe ever.

Nourishing Chocolate Peanut Butter Overnight Oats

Rich and creamy Chocolate Peanut Butter Overnight Oats, a healthy oatmeal breakfast that tastes like a peanut butter cup! Spend 5 minutes and wake up to a scrumptious, lower-sugar, protein-packed breakfast you'll keep coming back to.

Chocolate Lover's Blueberry Smoothie

Also known as my daily smoothie, this creamy Chocolate Blueberry Smoothie with frozen blueberries, avocado, dates, and cacao is the smoothie I always come back to. It tastes like a dreamy chocolate milkshake and is actually satisfying thanks to all the healthy fats.

Healthy Chocolate Banana Bread (gluten free!)

Deliciously moist and rich Healthy Chocolate Banana Bread! This easy gluten-free and dairy free treat made with almond and oat flour will become your new favorite snack or breakfast.

Ultimate Healthy Zucchini Brownies

Easy Healthy Zucchini Brownies are fudgy, decadent, and low in sugar--made in 1 bowl and so delicious! Flourless, vegan, grain free and gluten free.

Chocolate Peanut Butter Zucchini Smoothie

Creamy Zucchini Smoothie that tastes like a chocolate peanut butter cup milkshake! A nutrient powerhouse with 9g of protein and 8g of fiber.

One Bowl Vegan Chocolate Zucchini Banana Bread

This 1 bowl Vegan Chocolate Zucchini Banana Bread is a super moist, 100% whole grain treat packed with chocolate goodness! Great for breakfast or dessert. I made three loaves of this before I was happy enough to share the recipe. I won't be grating another zucchini for a hot minute, I'll tell ya that. This

Healthy Chocolate Cream Cheese Frosting

Light and fluffy Healthy Chocolate Cream Cheese Frosting made with Greek yogurt and sweetened maple syrup for a lower sugar option. Lightly sweet, tangy, and irresistible on brownies, banana bread, or as a dip for strawberries. Tastes like no-bake chocolate cheesecake!

If you'd like sweeter frosting, use vanilla yogurt. You can also beat in 1 tablespoon of powdered sugar at a time. Adding more maple syrup will make it too runny.

Healthy Hot Chocolate

Thick and creamy Healthy Hot Chocolate sweetened naturally with dates! An amazingly rich and delicious dairy free hot cocoa perfect for chilly weather. No added sugar and 5 grams of fiber per mug!

Banana Brownies (Grain Free!)

Incredible 8-ingredient Banana Brownies! Moist, rich brownies with a hint of banana flavor. Made with peanut butter and sweetened with maple syrup, these better-for-you-brownies come together in no time. One bowl, simple to make, and gluten free.

Healthy Chocolate Muffins

The best tall and fluffy Healthy Chocolate Muffins made with whole grains and naturally sweetened! Moist and not overly sweet to conquer chocolate cravings, plus 5g of protein per muffin. These taste like classic chocolate cupcakes!

No-Bake Chocolate Peanut Butter Protein Bars

Easy no-bake Chocolate Peanut Butter Protein Bars make the perfect healthy snack or treat that you can keep in the fridge and enjoy all week! Vegan and gluten-free.

Healthy Chocolate Banana Muffins (no added sugar!)

Healthy Chocolate Banana Muffins sweetened with dates and banana for a tasty, satisfying snack with no added sugar! Free of eggs, dairy, and gluten.

Chocolate Peanut Butter Energy Bites

Amazing Chocolate Peanut Butter Energy Bites made in 1 bowl, no food processor required! The ultimate healthy and tasty snack to power you through the day.

Vegan Peppermint Chocolate Skillet Cookie

The most epic Vegan Peppermint Chocolate Skillet Cookie with a gooey center and crisp edges, just like the classic! This festive treat is guaranteed to conquer all your chocolate cravings. I made one gigantical cookie for your face and maybe that of a friend. A reeeeeeeal good friend. One that picks you up when you're

Creamy Tart Cherry Chocolate Smoothie

Satisfy your chocolate cravings with this thick and creamy Tart Cherry Chocolate Smoothie! It tastes like dessert and is perfect for a nourishing breakfast.

Mint Chocolate Energy Bites

No Bake Mint Chocolate Bites with the best texture! One bowl (no food processor), packed with protein and low in sugar for an amazing healthy snack.

Sweet Potato Brownies (naturally sweetened!)

Thick and fudgy Sweet Potato Brownies that are good for you! Naturally sweetened with dates, they're a perfect snack or dessert with 7g of protein and 5g of fiber per brownie. Gluten free!

Chocolate Peanut Butter Oatmeal Cups

These easy Peanut Butter Oatmeal Cups with chocolate are the perfect healthy breakfast or whole grain snack on the go! Low in sugar and packed with 6g protein each. Great for kids and adults alike!

Healthy Chocolate Zucchini Muffins

Super moist 100% whole grain Healthy Chocolate Zucchini Muffins with no oil and packed with veggies! Whip up a batch for easy healthy breakfasts on-the-go.

Pumpkin Spice Hot Chocolate

Cozy homemade Pumpkin Spice Hot Chocolate is rich, creamy and made with real pumpkin for the ultimate Fall drink! Try it with a splash of coffee or bourbon for an fun twist.

Vegan Double Chocolate Cookies

Soft and decadent Salted Double Chocolate Cookies made in one bowl with whole grain oat flour! A vegan and gluten free treat everyone will love.

Fudgy Vegan Raspberry Almond Butter Brownies

Flourless Fudgy Vegan Raspberry Almond Butter Brownies are rich, chewy, and EASY to make! Only 8 ingredients. Gluten-free, too! BROW KNEEEEEEEES. I keep imagining brows on my knees. Like eye brows but knee brows. Brow knees. Brownies! Now let me tell you how this madness was birthed. I wanted to make you something special for Valentine's

Fudgy Avocado Brownies

You'd never guess these amazingly rich and decadent Fudgy Avocado Brownies are packed with avocado and whole grain flour! Guaranteed to become your new favorite brownie.