Chocolatey goodness

katrina6823
katrina6823 Posts: 70 Member
edited November 15 in Recipes
Does anyone have any suggestions for low calorie chocolate recipes, just anything chocolate haha I get cravings and trying to find something other then chocolate bars to satisfy the craving :)

Please and thank you
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  • deannalfisher
    deannalfisher Posts: 5,600 Member
    I like making chocolate pancakes with Kodiak pancake mix (if you can find it) - its higher in protein than other mixes and then I add a dash of honey on top - delish
  • deannalfisher
    deannalfisher Posts: 5,600 Member
    http://www.kodiakcakes.com/
  • Spitspot81
    Spitspot81 Posts: 208 Member
    I add chocolate protein powder to yogurt and porridge..yum
  • katrina6823
    katrina6823 Posts: 70 Member
    Jules_farmgirl wrote: »
    I am actually going to be trying the brownie recipe that substitutes the oil/butter with greek yogurt and uses just egg whites.

    I can update after my attempt tonight if you would like.

    You can also make chocolate meringue kisses. Those are very little calories per and since they are so sweet, I find I only need one or 2.

    That sounds great let me know how it goes :)
  • Jules_farmgirl
    Jules_farmgirl Posts: 225 Member
    katrina6823 wrote: »
    That sounds great let me know how it goes :)

    Will do!! I am hoping they turn out well and a reasonable calorie count per serving!
  • Lisa_Ookoo
    Lisa_Ookoo Posts: 134 Member
    Zhena's Chocolate Chai tea with some almond milk and stevia is a very low calorie treat.
  • CarolPre
    CarolPre Posts: 1,865 Member
    Jules_farmgirl wrote: »
    katrina6823 wrote: »
    That sounds great let me know how it goes :)

    The brownies turned out great!! I added extra baking powder to the ingredients I used so that they came out lighter and I also put them in muffin tins so that they were pre-portioned.

    Recipe:
    I cup flour
    1/4 cup greek yogurt (0% fat)
    3/4 water
    3/4 cup white sugar (recipe said you can substitute for sweetener... I don't like that after taste though)
    1tbsp baking powder
    6tbsp cocoa powder
    1/4 cup peanut butter
    1/4ttsp salt

    I baked at 350C for 14mins (they were still wet on the inside when I used a toothpick... but wanted them to not be dry)

    After they settled, they were amazing!!! The size I made and weighed out, they came to 78cals each.

    What size muffin tin did you use, full size or mini muffins?
  • Jules_farmgirl
    Jules_farmgirl Posts: 225 Member
    CarolPre wrote: »
    What size muffin tin did you use, full size or mini muffins?

    I used regular, only filled them about 1/4 full and then raised to about 3/4 full while baking.
  • katrina6823
    katrina6823 Posts: 70 Member
    That's awesome thanks I might have to try for a sneaky treat :)
  • JESSICA27SMILE
    JESSICA27SMILE Posts: 1 Member
    Try making some "fat bombs" as they call them. So good. High in fat Low in carbs
  • VlpW
    VlpW Posts: 53 Member
    I like warm pudding, so I heat up a cup of sugar free chocolate pudding in the microwave, adding one-half square of unsweetened baking chocolate. It's dark and rich, reminiscent of pot de creme. I sometimes add cocoa powder to cottage cheese or oatmeal or add chocolate chips to oatmeal. I make a deconstructed chocolate cream pie by baking one portion of a frozen pie crust then crumbling it on top of one of the sugar free chocolate pudding cups...only 150 calories and totally worth it!
  • EricaCraigie
    EricaCraigie Posts: 1,396 Member
    I eat fat free cool whip with cocoa in it or chocolate calorie free flavor drops :)
  • jessicagreen1828
    jessicagreen1828 Posts: 133 Member
    I had this same problem today! I make chocolate oatmeal. Oatmeal with almond milk and unsweetened cocoa powder. You can add honey for sweetness or peanut butter. It's all the goodness of chocolate with less calories and more fiber.
  • tarothelp
    tarothelp Posts: 167 Member
    try these....

    http://dailyburn.com/life/recipes/best-protein-powder-recipes-with-chocolate/
  • JohnnyPenso
    JohnnyPenso Posts: 412 Member
    I was trying to make a frosting without using all the butter and sugar and came up with this recipe:

    2 tbsp real maple syrup
    1.5 tbsp raw dark cocoa
    1 tbsp of greek yogurt
    1 tbsp of tapioca flour
    1 tsp vanilla

    About 170 calories for 1/4 cup but it is a chocolate explosion. You could put it on anything like you would Nutella or just eat it as is like a pudding. If you want it a little more liquid you could add water or half and half cream, a tsp at most. If you want it thicker you can add a bit more tapioca. I don't like artificial sweeteners but if you use them you could sub in some sugar free syrup :s and probably get it down to 100 calories or so. Best part is it takes minutes to make, is stable in the fridge for days and you can vary the sweetness to suit your individual taste just by changing up the quantity of syrup. I make it by putting the powder in a small bowl, whisk it together, but the rest in and whisk it up for a minute until it all blends together. Refrigerate. I'm going to try it for the first time on some Black Bean or Sweet Potato Brownies this weekend. It's already passed the kid test so I know it's good!
  • yogagirlT
    yogagirlT Posts: 91 Member
    JohnnyPenso wrote: »
    I was trying to make a frosting without using all the butter and sugar and came up with this recipe:

    2 tbsp real maple syrup
    1.5 tbsp raw dark cocoa
    1 tbsp of greek yogurt
    1 tbsp of tapioca flour
    1 tsp vanilla

    About 170 calories for 1/4 cup but it is a chocolate explosion. You could put it on anything like you would Nutella or just eat it as is like a pudding. If you want it a little more liquid you could add water or half and half cream, a tsp at most. If you want it thicker you can add a bit more tapioca. I don't like artificial sweeteners but if you use them you could sub in some sugar free syrup :s and probably get it down to 100 calories or so. Best part is it takes minutes to make, is stable in the fridge for days and you can vary the sweetness to suit your individual taste just by changing up the quantity of syrup. I make it by putting the powder in a small bowl, whisk it together, but the rest in and whisk it up for a minute until it all blends together. Refrigerate. I'm going to try it for the first time on some Black Bean or Sweet Potato Brownies this weekend. It's already passed the kid test so I know it's good!

    Thanks for this recipe. I am always experimenting with sweet treats minus oil, butter, etc. This sounds delish! I need to experiment with black bean brownies. Do you have a good recipe?
  • Speziface
    Speziface Posts: 1,687 Member
    yogagirlT wrote: »

    Thanks for this recipe. I am always experimenting with sweet treats minus oil, butter, etc. This sounds delish! I need to experiment with black bean brownies. Do you have a good recipe?

    Try this recipe. (Link is to YouTube.)
  • apullum
    apullum Posts: 4,838 Member
    A square or two of dark chocolate
    Halo Top ice cream
    Chocolate chia pudding (I modified this recipe to fit my calorie goals: http://minimalistbaker.com/overnight-chocolate-chia-seed-pudding/)
    Microwave protein brownie (modified version of this recipe: http://thebigmansworld.com/2015/09/02/the-ultimate-1-minute-protein-brownie/)
    Chocolate peanut butter Clif Builder bars
    Chocolate peanut butter Kind bars
    Chocolate overnight oatmeal (based on this recipe: https://dashingdish.com/recipe/brownie-batter-overnight-protein-oatmeal/)
    Chocolate tea (like this one: http://shop.numitea.com/Chocolate-Mint/p/NUMIS-10501&c=NumiTeaStore@Teabag@Indulgent)

    I literally eat chocolate every day.
  • jagodfrey08
    jagodfrey08 Posts: 425 Member
    I absolutely love Ghirardelli sea salt soiree. One square is like 63 calories and super satisfying when I am craving chocolate. Either that or a Pure Protein chocolate deluxe bar.
  • jagodfrey08
    jagodfrey08 Posts: 425 Member
    edited January 2017
    Or I stir Ovaltine into my oikos vanilla greek yogurt. And I have been known to drizzle melted chocolate chips over my popcorn.
  • JohnnyPenso
    JohnnyPenso Posts: 412 Member
    yogagirlT wrote: »
    Thanks for this recipe. I am always experimenting with sweet treats minus oil, butter, etc. This sounds delish! I need to experiment with black bean brownies. Do you have a good recipe?
    I had one, didn't make them for a while, got a new pc and lost the link. I did try sweet potato brownies a couple of weeks ago using this recipe as a base, although I made all kinds of substitutions. Turned out great though.
    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D8aXPQdnwZw

  • kristn31
    kristn31 Posts: 3 Member
    Freeze some banana chunks, melt a serving of dark chocolate and halfway dip the banana chunks in. Pop in the freezer for another 10-15 min. So good. I usually only need a couple to fix the sweet craving
  • nicola1141
    nicola1141 Posts: 613 Member
    I see a PP mentioned Chocolate Covered Katie, and I wholeheartedly second that recommendation. I love the chocolate mug cake. It's extremely rich and with some vanilla Greek yogurt as a topping - YUM!!!
    Also, the chocolate pudding pie (made with tofu, which, I know, sounds absolutely revolting. I don't like tofu, but honestly it's HEAVEN).
    Her black bean brownies also scrumptious.
  • 3rdof7sisters
    3rdof7sisters Posts: 486 Member
    EricaCraigie wrote: »
    I eat fat free cool whip with cocoa in it or chocolate calorie free flavor drops :)

    I just tried something similar to this. Fat free cool whip with 3 TBSP of nutella (heat in the microwave for a few seconds so it mixes in better). Mix the cool whip and nutella together. Chill. Enjoy. Makes about six 1/2 cup servings for 120 calories.

    My go to treat every day for staying within my calories is 1 dark chocolate Dove Promise caramel with sea salt. a piece is 38 calories.

  • Treehugger_88
    Treehugger_88 Posts: 207 Member
    I also make a variation of chocolate oatmeal. I get my chocolate fix without too many calories and get some protein and fibre too to make me full.
    -1/3 cup oats
    -1/3 cup water
    -1 tbsp cocoa powder
    -1 tsp stevia
    -1 tsp natural peanut butter (optional, adds calories but also protein)
    -1 tsp cinnamon

    I've also made sort of chocolate/blueberry mix. Mix defrosted blueberries with cocoa powder, I usually add some cinnamon and cayenne pepper. Sounds weird but the cayenne spice brings it all together for me.
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