10 Delicious Chocolate Recipes Under 250 Calories

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In moderate amounts, chocolate (and cocoa powder) have health benefits including antioxidants and mood-boosting neurotransmitters. If you’re looking for a healthy way to satisfy your sweet tooth, these chocolatey recipes all clock in at less than 250 calories per serving.

1. CHOCOLATE AND PISTACHIO MERINGUES | MYFITNESSPAL’S RECIPES

Nutrition (per serving): Calories: 50; Total Fat: 2g; Saturated Fat: 1g; Monounsaturated Fat: 0g; Cholesterol: 0mg; Sodium: 23mg; Carbohydrate: 6g; Dietary Fiber: 1g; Sugar: 5g; Protein: 1g

2. CHOCOLATE PEANUT BUTTER PROTEIN OATMEAL CUPS | HUMMUSAPIEN

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Nutrition (per serving): Calories: 157; Total Fat: 5g; Saturated Fat: 1g; Monounsaturated Fat: 1g; Cholesterol: 0mg; Sodium: 94mg; Carbohydrate: 21g; Dietary Fiber: 4g; Sugar: 1g; Protein: 6g

3. DARK CHOCOLATE AVOCADO PALETAS | MYFITNESSPAL’S RECIPES

Nutrition (per serving): Calories: 106; Total Fat: 5g; Saturated Fat: 1g; Monounsaturated Fat: 3g; Cholesterol: 0mg; Sodium: 46mg; Carbohydrate: 17g; Dietary Fiber: 4g; Sugar: 11g; Protein: 2g

4. CHOCOLATE CHIP GINGERBREAD BLONDIES | EAT THE GAINS

Nutrition (per serving): Calories: 123; Total Fat: 10g; Saturated Fat: 6g; Monounsaturated Fat: 0g; Cholesterol: 31mg; Sodium: 28mg; Carbohydrate: 8g; Dietary Fiber: 1g; Sugar: 4g; Protein: 1g

5. SPICED COCOA OVERNIGHT OATS | MYFITNESSPAL’S RECIPES

Nutrition (per serving): Calories: 247; Total Fat: 8g; Saturated Fat: 2g; Monounsaturated Fat: 4g; Cholesterol: 0mg; Sodium: 74mg; Carbohydrate: 37g; Dietary Fiber: 6g; Sugar: 7g; Protein: 8g

6. BEET BROWNIES WITH VEGAN CHOCOLATE GANACHE FROSTING | LENTINE ALEXIS FOR MYFITNESSPAL

Nutrition (per serving): Calories: 211; Total Fat: 10g; Saturated Fat: 4g; Monounsaturated Fat: 0g; Cholesterol: 23mg; Sodium: 56mg; Carbohydrate: 19g; Dietary Fiber: 2g; Sugar: 16g; Protein: 2g

7. MEXICAN CHOCOLATE AVOCADO SMOOTHIE | MYFITNESSPAL’S RECIPES

Nutrition (per serving): Calories: 180: Total Fat: 12g; Saturated Fat: 2g; Monounsaturated Fat: 8g; Cholesterol: 0mg; Sodium: 96mg; Carbohydrate: 18g; Dietary Fiber: 7g; Sugar: 10g; Protein: 3g

8. CHOCOLATEY BROWNIE-YOGURT PARFAITS | MYFITNESSPAL’S RECIPES

Nutrition (per serving): Calories: 185; Total Fat: 1g; Saturated Fat: 0g; Monounsaturated Fat: 0g; Cholesterol: 31mg; Sodium: 191mg; Carbohydrate: 27g; Dietary Fiber: 2g; Sugar: 14g; Protein: 16g

9. CHUNKY MONKEY OAT BARS | MYFITNESSPAL’S RECIPES

Nutrition (per serving): Calories: 221; Total Fat: 13g; Saturated Fat: 4g; Monounsaturated Fat: 1g; Cholesterol: 37mg; Sodium: 134mg; Carbohydrate: 23g; Dietary Fiber: 3g; Sugar: 12g; Protein: 6g

10. CHOCOLATE AVOCADO POPS | MYFITNESSPAL’S RECIPES

Nutrition (per serving): Calories: 85; Total Fat: 6g; Saturated Fat: 3g; Monounsaturated Fat: 2g; Cholesterol: 0mg; Sodium: 35mg; Carbohydrate: 9g; Dietary Fiber: 2g; Sugar: 6g; Protein: 2g

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