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February 28, 2020 / Recipes

Recipe: Fudgy Black Bean Brownies

These fudgy black bean brownies are gluten-free and higher in protein than your average brownie. So you don’t have to feel guilty at all about whipping up a batch!

February 24, 2020 / Recipes

Recipe: Chocolate Espresso Tofu Mousse

Yes, tofu for dessert! This chocolate espresso mousse is both a high-protein and low-calorie (but tasty!) option.

January 16, 2020 / Recipes

Recipe: Chocolate Bark With Espresso and Toasted Nuts

This chocolate bark recipe offers heart-healthy dark chocolate and toasted walnuts, pecans and almonds — and no added sugar. Each serving contains only 70 calories.

July 19, 2017 / Heart Health

Another Reason to Love Chocolate: Link to Lower Risk of AFib

As if we all needed another reason to love chocolate: A recent study finds an association between consuming chocolate and having a significantly lower risk of being diagnosed with atrial fibrillation (AFib), a common heart condition that involves an irregular heartbeat.

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October 17, 2016 / Recipes

Recipe: 5-Ingredient Double Chocolate Cookies

This cookie satisfies your sweet tooth without any added sugar. It’s a simple, five-ingredient recipe that includes dark chocolate, dates and vanilla.

July 12, 2016 / Nutrition

Is Chocolate Milk Your Best Option After a Workout?

Find the truth about questions that pique your curiosity in our “Short Answer” series. Dietitian Kate Patton, MEd, RD, CSSD, LD, answers this one.

June 29, 2016 / Recipes

Recipe: Sliced Peaches With Berries and Chocolate

This simple dessert is easy to make and full of fresh fruit flavor. It’s a perfect dessert for warmer months when fruit is in season.

February 12, 2016 / Recipes

Recipe: Decadent, Guiltless Chocolate Soufflé

Make this delicious chocolate soufflé, and share it with someone you love. It’s got great chocolate flavor, plus strawberries, cinnamon and even a little Cognac. And it’s only 130 calories per serving.