5 Healthy Chocolate Recipes To Make For Your Little Ones

Disclaimer: This blog contains pictures of tasty, chocolatey snacks that can make your little one drool. 

It is International Chocolate Day today, and what could be a better way to celebrate than to whip up some yummy, yet healthy chocolate recipes to enjoy with your children. Here are some easy-to-make, nutrient-rich treats that are a must-try. 

Chocolate Chip Cookies 

This recipe is low on carbs, sugar, sodium, and calories, making it a perfect tea-time snack for your little ones. It will just take 35 to 40 minutes to make 2 and a half dozen of these. 

Ingredients: 

• ¾ cup rolled oats

• 1 cup whole-wheat flour

• ½ teaspoon baking soda

• ½ teaspoon salt

• ¼ cup softened butter

• ¼ cup canola oil

• ⅓ cup granulated sugar

• ⅓ cup brown sugar

• 1 large egg

• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

• 1 cup chocolate chips

Steps Involved 

1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F and grease two baking sheets with butter. 

2. Use a blender to grind the oats into fine flour and pour it into a bowl along with the whole-wheat flour, baking soda, and salt. Stir the mixture well. 

3. In a separate bowl, beat the butter until it is fluffy. Once done, add the sugar, granulated sugar, brown sugar, egg, and vanilla and beat it again till the batter is smooth and well-combined. 

4. Combine the dry and wet mixtures from step 2 and step 3 and mix well. Add the chocolate chips. 

5. Use a spoon to scoop out small rounded doughs of the batter and place them on the baking sheets coated with butter. Bake it for about 15 minutes till the edges are golden and firm. 

6. Once done, let the cookies cool and transfer to an airtight container where they can be stored for up to 3 days. If frozen, these can be stored for as long as 3 months. 

Flourless Banana Choc Chip Muffins

The best thing about muffins is that you do not need to add even a bit of all-purpose flour. These are low in carbs and sodium and completely gluten-free. The preparation time is around 50 minutes, but it's completely worth it. 

Ingredients: 

• 1 ½ cups rolled oats 

• 1 teaspoon baking powder

• ¼ teaspoon baking soda

• ¼ teaspoon salt

• 2 large eggs

• 2 mashed ripe banana 

• ⅓ cup brown sugar

• 3 tablespoons canola oil

• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

• ½ cup mini chocolate chips

Steps Involved 

1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F and grease the mini muffin cups with butter.

2. Grind the oats into fine flour. Add baking powder and baking soda and blend again. 

3. Add mashed banana, brown sugar, oil, and vanilla extract to the dry oat mixture and blend well. Add chocolate chips to the batter and mix well. 

4. Fill the mixture in the greased cups and bake in the preheated oven for about 15 - 17 minutes. You can use a toothpick to check if the muffins are done. Just insert a toothpick in the center of the muffin. If it comes out clean, the muffins are good to go. 

Chocolate Nut Bark

These chocolatey treats take no more than 35 minutes to make and are perfect for occasions when you and your little one are craving something sweet. These are also a good option if you want to keep the calories in check or go gluten-free. 

Ingredients: 

• 2 cups of melted bittersweet or milk chocolate chips

• 1 ½ cups of nuts like almonds, walnuts, cashews and pistachios

Steps Involved 

1. Line a rimmed baking sheet with foil, ensuring there are no wrinkles.

2. Take a medium bowl. Pour in the melted chocolates and add the nuts after chopping them.

3. Spread the chocolate-nut mixture onto the prepared foil and sprinkle with crushed nuts (if desired).

4. Refrigerate it for around 20 minutes, till the chocolate has properly set. Once done, place the bark on a chopping board and cut small chunks. The treats can be stored in the refrigerator for around 2 weeks. 

Frozen Chocolate Banana Bites 

This is one of the easiest and healthiest options from the list that is free from gluten and guess what, it does not contain eggs or nuts, making it a perfect option if you or your little one are allergic to the same. The preparation time is around 1 hour and 15 minutes, but it won’t take much effort as you will be working with just 2 simple ingredients. 

Ingredients: 

• 2 medium-sized bananas

• 1 ½ ounces of dark chocolate bar

Steps Involved 

1. Use the double boiler technique to melt the chocolate. Take some water in a large pan and heat it. 

2. Break the chocolate into small pieces and put it in another bowl. Place this bowl inside the large pan in such a way that the steam and heat from the latter help to melt the chocolate in the former. 

3. Slice the bananas and spread on a plate. Drizzle the melted chocolate over the slices and freeze for an hour. 

4. These are easy to store as you can simply keep them in a small container or sealed bags. The treats can be stored for around 3 days. 

Mug brownie

This recipe is easy, yummy, and everything you need on a lazy day. It is vegetarian, soy-free, dairy-free, and nut-free. You will hardly take 15 minutes to make it. If you are looking for a healthy chocolate recipe for toddlers, this is a must try. 

Ingredients: 

• 1 tablespoon coconut oil

• 2 tablespoons unsweetened coconut milk or low-fat milk

• ¼ teaspoon vanilla extract

• 1 ½ tablespoons all-purpose flour

• 1 tablespoon sugar

• 1 tablespoon unsweetened cocoa powder

• ⅛ teaspoon salt

• 2 teaspoons mini chocolate chips

Steps Involved 

1. Place coconut oil in a small microwave-safe mug and heat on high for 15-20 seconds, or until melted. Let it cool for about 1 minute.

2. Whisk in the milk and vanilla extract. Add flour, sugar, cocoa powder, and salt to the wet ingredients and keep whisking until everything is well combined.

3. Stir in chocolate chips if you want. This step can be skipped based on your personal preference.

4. Microwave the mixture on high for 30-40 seconds, or until it's firm to the touch and no longer glossy.

5. Let the fudge cool down for 8-10 minutes before enjoying.

Do let us know how you liked these recipes and feel free to share if you have a healthy chocolate recipe that can be added to the list.