The Ultimate Healthy Dessert Recipes to Celebrate World Chocolate Day in Style

Whether you're a low-key chocolate lover or all-in cocoa connoisseur, like it dark, milky, bitter, or sickly sweet, there is no denying that most of us have a weakness for chocolate!

Originating from South America, the Cacao Tree produces nutritional cocoa beans rich in Magnesium and Vitamin C to craft one of the most decadent and versatile foods on earth: chocolate. Did you know it takes approximately 400 cocoa beans to make just 45g of chocolate, and the annual consumption of cocoa beans averages about 600,000 tonnes?... Woah!

World Chocolate Day marks the anniversary of chocolate making its grand debut in Europe back in 1550. Now, a household dessert, snack, and staple ingredient worldwide, chocolate holds a firm place in most cultures and is used to create some of the most mouth-watering recipes from cakes to shakes and cronuts to donuts... But who says you can't have your favourite treats without compromising your health and body goals?

Now that we have your attention, in celebration of World Chocolate Day (July 7th, 2021), we're bringing you some of our favourite HEALTHY chocolate recipes that are easy to whip up and enjoy as a treat or every day... because, why not?

Loaded with high-quality protein to support muscle mass maintenance, not to mention the tasty flavours of chocolate and peanut butter together (YUM!). This macro-friendly recipe is the ultimate guilt-free and hassle-free dessert. The most effort you'll make is a simple stir! 

• 1 x scoop Evolve Chocolate Pro-Treat
• 2 x teaspoon Macro Mike PB+ Powdered Original Peanut Butter 
• 3 x squares Vitawerx Milk Chocolate

Step 1. Whip up your Pro-Treat with 120ml of cold water and pop it in the fridge for 10 minutes to cool and thicken.

Step 2. Mix up your powdered peanut butter with 20-25ml of cold water and set aside.

Step 3. Finely chop up the Vitawerx chocolate, put it in a microwave-safe bowl, microwave for 1 minute, and stir until melted.

Step 4. Once your Pro-Treat has cooled and thickened, dollop on your peanut butter and drizzle over your melted chocolate. Yum!

For extra texture, finely chop up some walnuts and sprinkle on top!

If you love a good milkshake but don't want to compromise your waistline for the calories, try our new favourite protein smoothie recipe. Loaded with Omega 3 fibre-rich chia seeds, fast-absorbing protein, and connective tissue supporting collagen, this protein-rich smoothie will fill you up and support your body goals without compromising on taste and texture! Chocolate and Caramel together...did someone say MARS?!

• 150ml milk of your choice
• 100ml cold water
• 1 x scoop of Evolve Caramel Swirl WPI
• 2 x scoops of Evolve Chocolate Collagen
• 25g Chia Seeds
• ½ Banana

Step 1. Add your milk and water into a blender cup

Step 2. Add WPI, Collagen, Chia Seeds, and Banana

Step 3. BLEND...and enjoy!

To turn this delicious smoothie into a frappe, add a handful of ice!

When it comes to vegan desserts, sometimes you need to get a little creative to tick all taste bud boxes. Plant-based, creamy AND crunchy, enjoy this high-protein pudding recipe warm or cool any time of day for the perfect snack!

• 1 x scoop Macro Mike Chocolate Fudge Plant Protein Pudding
• 75-85ml of your favourite plant-based milk or iced water 
• 1 x Macro Mike Double Choc Fudge Clean Cookie
• ½ Banana (optional)

Step 1. Whisk together Plant Protein Pudding and either iced water or plant milk

Step 2. In a microwave-safe bowl, warm your whisked pudding for 30-45 seconds in the microwave.

Step 3. Chop up your Clean Cookie and sprinkle over warmed pudding

Step 4. Finely slice your Banana and place on top of the pudding, and serve!

The best thing about these nutrient-dense ingredients is that you can create SO many unique recipes with them. We are always up for learning and creating new, healthy alternatives that support your body goals, and we'd love to see some of your choc-creations. Please share your favourite healthy chocolate recipes with us on our ASN LIFE Facebook Forum. 

From the team at ASN, HAPPY WORLD CHOCOLATE DAY!