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16 Chocolate Desserts Under 225 Calories

Beet Brownies With Vegan Chocolate Ganache Frosting
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A well-balanced diet leaves room for dessert — in fact, moderate indulgences can actually help you lose weight. Chocolate (and cocoa powder) can 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 contain less than 225 calories per serving.

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1. BANANA SPLIT ON A STICK | MYFITNESSPAL’S RECIPES

Banana Split on a Stick

Nutrition (per serving): Calories: 205; Total Fat: 11g; Saturated Fat: 6g; Monounsaturated Fat: 1g; Cholesterol: 0mg; Sodium: 16mg; Carbohydrate: 28g; Dietary Fiber: 4g; Sugar: 15g; Protein: 3g

2. 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

3. CHOCOLATE AND PISTACHIO MERINGUES | MYFITNESSPAL’S RECIPES

meringues

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

4. 5-INGREDIENT CHOCOLATE PEANUT BUTTER CUPS | MYFITNESSPAL’S RECIPES

5-Ingredient Chocolate Peanut Butter Cups

Nutrition (per serving): Calories: 169; Total Fat: 13g; Saturated Fat: 6g; Monounsaturated Fat: 0g; Cholesterol: 0mg; Sodium: 24mg; Carbohydrate: 9g; Dietary Fiber: 3g; Sugar: 7g; Protein: 4g

5. 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

6. CHOCOLATE N’ICE CREAM | MYFITNESSPAL’S RECIPES

Chocolate N’Ice Cream

Nutrition (per serving): Calories: 174; Total Fat: 2g; Saturated Fat: 0g; Monounsaturated Fat: 0g; Cholesterol: 0mg; Sodium: 8mg; Carbohydrate: 40g; Dietary Fiber: 6g; Sugar: 18g; Protein: 4g

7. FUDGY BLACK BEAN BROWNIES | MYFITNESSPAL’S RECIPES

Nutrition (per serving): Calories: 137; Total Fat: 6g; Saturated Fat: 3g; Monounsaturated Fat: 1g; Cholesterol: 29mg; Sodium: 57mg; Carbohydrate: 20g; Dietary Fiber: 2g; Sugar: 14g; Protein 2g

8. DOUBLE-CHOCOLATE ZUCCHINI BREAD | MYFITNESSPAL’S RECIPES

Nutrition (per serving): Calories: 219; Total Fat: 11g; Saturated Fat: 3g; Monounsaturated Fat: 4g; Cholesterol: 32mg; Sodium: 187mg; Carbohydrate: 25g; Dietary Fiber: 4g; Sugar: 7g; Protein: 5g

9. 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

10. DARK CHOCOLATE ALMOND MOUSSE | MYFITNESSPAL’S RECIPES

Nutrition (per serving): Calories: 251; Total Fat: 22g; Saturated Fat: 19g; Monounsaturated Fat: 2g; Cholesterol: 0mg; Sodium: 56mg; Carbohydrate: 12g; Dietary Fiber: 3g; Sugar: 7g; Protein: 6g

11. VEGAN OAT MILK CHOCOLATE PUDDING | MYFITNESSPAL’S RECIPES

Nutrition (per serving): Calories: 211; Total Fat: 8g; Saturated Fat: 2g; Monounsaturated Fat: 0g; Cholesterol: 0mg; Sodium: 111mg; Carbohydrate: 41g; Dietary Fiber: 7g; Sugar: 22g; Protein 4g

12. AVOCADO BROWNIES WITH AVOCADO FROSTING | MYFITNESSPAL’S RECIPES

Avocado Brownies

Nutrition (per serving): Calories: 196; Total Fat: 9g; Saturated Fat: 2g; Monounsaturated Fat: 2g; Cholesterol: 23mg; Sodium: 39mg; Carbohydrate: 27g; Dietary Fiber: 1g; Sugar: 21g; Protein: 2g

13. CHOCOLATE PAVLOVAS FOR TWO | MYFITNESSPAL’S RECIPES

Nutrition (per serving): Calories: 200; Total Fat: 1g; Saturated Fat: 0g; Monounsaturated Fat: 0g; Cholesterol: 5mg; Sodium: 53mg; Carbohydrate: 41g; Dietary Fiber: 5g; Sugar: 32g; Protein 10g

14. GLUTEN-FREE CHOCOLATE TAHINI COOKIES | MYFITNESSPAL’S RECIPES

Nutrition (per serving): Calories: 64; Total Fat: 2g; Saturated Fat: 1g; Monounsaturated Fat: 0g; Cholesterol: 0mg; Sodium: 92mg; Carbohydrate: 10g; Dietary Fiber: 1g; Sugar: 8g; Protein 2g

15. VEGAN COCOA CHIA SEED PUDDING | MYFITNESSPAL’S RECIPES 

Nutrition (per serving): Calories: 225; Total Fat: 9.6g; Saturated Fat: 1g; Monounsaturated Fat: 1g; Cholesterol: 0mg; Sodium: 99mg; Carbohydrate: 30g; Dietary Fiber: 11g; Sugar: 15g; Protein: 6g

16. 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

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