While we’ve long promoted the benefits of dark chocolate, a recent study has proven that it’s not only good for your emotional well-being and sanity, but it actually also improves your workouts. In a recent article, The New York Times highlighted a December 2015 study from London’s Kingston University that looked at the effect a…
Maybe eating half a pan of brownies for breakfast isn’t the best of ideas since you’ll feel pretty crappy afterward, but this oatmeal? Yes. Yes, you can and totally should inhale this chocolate overnight oatmeal. It’s so perfectly creamy and chocolaty – kind of like brownie batter. And not only will your chocolate dreams come…
My standard brownie recipe was similar to most; it contained a whole stick of butter, a couple of eggs, and a cup and a half of sugar. But that changed when I found this slimmed-down recipe in Shape. Compared to my go-to, the final calorie count per brownie dropped by 170 calories! For a lightened-up…
You would never guess that Jennifer Iserloh’s velvety, chocolate breakfast smoothie is packed with kale and black cherries. For more breakfast recipes like it, check out her cookbook Fifty Shades of Kale.
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Growing up, I always looked forward to Valentine’s Day because every year my grandpa would send us a heart-shaped See’s box of chocolates. Half the fun was trying them all and, as kids do, putting the ones I didn’t like back into the box. While I still love the tradition behind the heart-shaped boxes, this…
When a chocolate craving hits, it’s a call that should never go unanswered. But that doesn’t mean you need to rush to the candy aisle to get your fix. Besides tasting deceptively like dessert, these smoothies are creamy, full of protein, and chock-full of antioxidants – basically, health food that tastes just like your favorite…
Who wouldn’t appreciate a little edible treat on Valentine’s Day? Although you could buy a box of chocolates or take your loved one out for wine and dessert, it’ll mean so much more if you make them something from scratch. And they’ll especially appreciate that this recipe is low in calories – just 100 calories…
Chocolate doesn’t have to be a guilty pleasure. In fact, it can be downright good for you! This Valentine’s Day, enjoy the decadence without guilt; check out these recipes that will satisfy chocolate cravings without the added calories.
– Additional reporting by Brinton Parker
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If you’re looking for a creamy chocolate treat and can’t eat dairy – or are just trying to cut back on refined sugar – this recipe is made for you. Filled with heart-healthy avocado and antioxidant-rich cacao, it’s one of the healthiest desserts we’ve ever tasted. Best of all is that it requires no cooking!…
Can you believe grocery stores are already displaying Valentine’s Day candy? Might as well get a jump on the next sugar-coated holiday, right? Whether you’re picking up a bag of pink and red M&M’s early or waiting to devour an entire box of chocolates on Feb. 14, find out how many calories those little bites…
