From Breakfast to Dessert, Satisfy Chocolate Cravings With These Vegan Recipes

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Decadent, creamy, and fudgy, these mouthwatering desserts are for the chocolate-obsessed who still want to stay on the healthy path. They're all vegan and all delicious, and the hardest part will be deciding which recipe to make first — we say start with the doughnuts!

Nut-Free Chocolate Sunbutter Cups
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Nut-Free Chocolate Sunbutter Cups

Whether you've got a nut allergy or simply want to try something new, these sunflower-seed butter cups will be a welcome change from their peanut-butter counterparts.

Get the recipe: sunflower-seed butter cups

Vegan Chocolate-Avocado Cupcakes
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Vegan Chocolate-Avocado Cupcakes

Avocado lends a creamy texture to these moist chocolate cupcakes, which will be instantly beloved by vegans and nonvegans alike!

Get the recipe: vegan chocolate cupcakes

No-Bake Vegan Brownies
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No-Bake Vegan Brownies

These no-bake vegan brownies require no oven, and even better — each brownie has almost two grams of protein and fiber.

Get the recipe: no-bake vegan brownies

Dark Chocolate Salted Caramels
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Dark Chocolate Salted Caramels

These 60-calorie delicious chocolate morsels are made with sunflower seeds, dates, dairy-free chocolate, and sea salt. Yum!

Get the recipe: dark chocolate salted caramels

Vegan Chocolate Ice Cream
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Vegan Chocolate Ice Cream

You only need two ingredients to make this perfectly sweet chocolate ice cream, so why haven't you tried it yet?

Get the recipe: chocolate "nice" cream

Ice Cream Sandwiches
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Ice Cream Sandwiches

A soft, fudgy ice cream sandwich is just what we need. This recipe contains no cholesterol, so snack on this treat without shame.

Get the recipe: ice cream sandwich

Vegan Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Freezer Fudge
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Vegan Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Freezer Fudge

If you grew up scooping out spoonfuls of raw cookie dough while baking chocolate chip cookies with Grandma, you're going to fall hard for this cookie dough freezer fudge — shhh, it's made with lentils!

Get the recipe: chocolate chip cookie dough fudge

Vegan Chocolate Fruit Dip
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Vegan Chocolate Fruit Dip

Dubbed "chocolate hummus" because of its secret ingredient (chickpeas), this dip is perfect when paired with juicy strawberries.

Get the recipe: chocolate hummus

Chocolate Banana Protein Muffins
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Chocolate Banana Protein Muffins

So lusciously sweet with a soft, melt-in-your mouth texture, this chocolate muffin recipe is every ripe banana's dream.

Get the recipe: chocolate banana protein muffins

Vegan Chocolate-Mousse-Filled Strawberries
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Vegan Chocolate-Mousse-Filled Strawberries

Why spend the money (and the calories) on chocolate-dipped strawberries when you can make something better? These fruity chocolate mousse cups are a crowd-pleaser that you'll enjoy preparing.

Get the recipe: strawberry chocolate mousse cups

No-Bake Brownie Bites
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No-Bake Brownie Bites

The soft texture and decadent, fudgy flavor of these no-bake brownie bites will satisfy dessert cravings for just 77 calories.

Get the recipe: brownie bites

Peanut Butter Brownie Bites
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Peanut Butter Brownie Bites

These chewy and tasty brownie bites have the flavor and texture you're craving with an extra dose of protein. Each 124-calorie bite offers 5.1 grams of essential protein.

Get the recipe: peanut butter brownie bites

Bite-Size Strawberry Cheesecakes
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Bite-Size Strawberry Cheesecakes

Creamy and fruity, these mini strawberry cheesecakes are the perfect dessert to make in warm weather.

Get the recipe: mini strawberry cheesecakes

Vegan Almond Joy
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Vegan Almond Joy

At just 86 calories per Almond Joy, all you need are five common ingredients and a food processor and boom — you're instantly a (healthy) candy-making genius.

Get the recipe: vegan Almond Joy

Chocolate Mousse Cups
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Chocolate Mousse Cups

Nobody will guess that these chocolate mousse cups are made with silken tofu instead of eggs and cream and are also naturally sweetened with dates instead of white sugar. This dessert is guilt-free.

Get the recipe: 100-calorie chocolate mousse cups

Chocolate Chip Peanut Butter Protein Balls
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Chocolate Chip Peanut Butter Protein Balls

All you need is a food processor or high-speed blender, and you'll be biting into these soft, cookie-dough-like protein balls in a matter of minutes.

Get the recipe: chocolate chip peanut butter cookie dough balls

Vegan Cocoa
Lizzie Fuhr

Vegan Cocoa

Whether lactose-intolerant, vegan, or cutting back on dairy, here's a hot chocolate that everyone will enjoy. The recipe is simple to put together, and the added cinnamon brings a new depth of flavor to the nostalgic beverage.

Get the recipe: vegan hot chocolate

Thin Mints
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Thin Mints

If Girl Scout Thin Mints were once your favorite treat, substitute that green box with our homemade vegan Thin Mint cookies.

Get the recipe: vegan Thin Mint cookies

Almond-Crusted Chocolate Bananas
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Almond-Crusted Chocolate Bananas

Before your workout, snack on these almond-coconut-crusted chocolate bananas for a fueling treat.

Get the recipe: almond-coconut-crusted chocolate bananas

Fruit-Filled Fudgesicles
Jenny Sugar

Fruit-Filled Fudgesicles

Homemade vegan fudgesicles are filled with strawberries — the perfect complement to the chocolatey goodness. Each one is under 80 calories.

Get the recipe: vegan fudgesicles

Chocolate-Dipped Peanut Butter Crisp Balls
Jenny Sugar

Chocolate-Dipped Peanut Butter Crisp Balls

Your taste buds will thank you when you pop these chocolate-dipped peanut butter crisp balls in your mouth for a fiber-filled sweet. It's hard to believe that one serving has less than 200 calories.

Get the recipe: chocolate-dipped peanut butter crisp balls

Black Bean Brownie Bites
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Black Bean Brownie Bites

These 149-calorie brownies are chewy, fudgy, and perfect for satisfying your deep chocolate cravings.

Get the recipe: black bean brownie bites

Vegan Snickers
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Vegan Snickers

No need to swear off your favorite chocolate candy if you've gone vegan — you just need to become a little creative in the kitchen. These vegan Snickers taste better than the real thing and are healthier too.

Get the recipe: vegan Snickers

Healthy Mounds
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Healthy Mounds

Make a batch of these 79-calorie healthy Mounds to keep in the fridge whenever chewy-chocolate cravings strike.

Get the recipe: vegan Mounds

Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Balls
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Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Balls

If you're looking to bite into some cookie dough sans the risk of salmonella or without gluten or dairy products, you have to make these vegan, 51-calorie cookie dough balls.

Get the recipe: chocolate chip cookie dough balls

Dairy-Free Peppermint Patties
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Dairy-Free Peppermint Patties

If you've never made homemade chocolates in your life, this recipe is a perfect one to start with. Each Peppermint Pattie is just 64 calories.

Get the recipe: vegan Peppermint Pattie

PB Kiss Cookies
Jenny Sugar

PB Kiss Cookies

Made with homemade dairy-free chocolate kisses for an extraspecial flair, these dairy-free peanut butter kiss cookies will not disappoint.

Get the recipe: peanut butter kiss cookies

Vegan Samoas
Jenny Sugar

Vegan Samoas

Whether you know them as Samoas or Caramel deLites, these once-a-year treats are off limits if you're following a vegan diet. Luckily, these vegan Samoas are lower in carbs, calories, and sugar than their store-bought counterpart.

Get the recipe: vegan Samoas

Chocolate Chip Banana Ice Cream Bites
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Chocolate Chip Banana Ice Cream Bites

You'll love these adorable chocolate chip banana "nice" cream bites. All you need are two ingredients — bananas and chocolate chips. Each bite is just 39 calories!

Get the recipe: chocolate chip banana "nice" cream bites

3-Ingredient Brownies
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3-Ingredient Brownies

We do apologize for introducing you to this brownie recipe because from now on, you'll be waiting for your bananas to ripen just so you can make a batch! Each brownie is 141 calories.

Get the recipe: 3-ingredient brownies

Cherry Chocolate Chip Ice Cream
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Cherry Chocolate Chip Ice Cream

Slash ice cream cravings with your food processor and this 126-calorie dairy-free cherry chocolate chip "nice" cream recipe.

Get the recipe: cherry chocolate chip "nice" cream

Chocolate Almond Coconut Protein Balls
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Chocolate Almond Coconut Protein Balls

If you have an obsession with all things chewy, and you also have a love affair with chocolate, then allow me to introduce you to your soul mate — these coconut-covered chocolate almond protein balls.

Get the recipe: chocolate almond coconut protein balls

Mint Chip Truffles
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Mint Chip Truffles

Peppermint Pattie- and Junior Mints-lovers will flip for these tasty mint chip truffles. Sweet and refreshing like the classic you're craving, this Paleo-friendly treat clocks in at less than 70 calories per serving.

Get the recipe: mint chip truffles

Chocolate Raspberry Protein Balls
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Chocolate Raspberry Protein Balls

Disguised as chocolate raspberry truffles, these are actually protein balls perfect for after a workout.

Get the recipe: chocolate raspberry protein balls

Zucchini Double Fudge Brownies
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Zucchini Double Fudge Brownies

These melt-in-your-mouth moist, rich, and fudgey brownies taste so sinful, you'll be amazed that they're vegan and just over 150 calories.

Get the recipe: fudgey brownies

Vegan, Grain-Free Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Cookies
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Vegan, Grain-Free Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Cookies

Soft, chewy, and only 86 calories per serving, these pumpkin chocolate chip cookies are vegan and grain-free. Bonus: since they contain no eggs, you can lick the bowl clean!

Get the recipe: grain-free pumpkin chocolate chip cookies

Chocolate Almond Protein Bars
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Chocolate Almond Protein Bars

Perfect for a snack or dessert, these chocolate almond protein bars offer 10 grams of protein.

Get the recipe: vegan protein bars

Nutty Clusters
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Nutty Clusters

This quick and easy recipe for Paleo dark chocolate nut clusters is gluten-free and vegan-friendly!

Get the recipe: dark chocolate nut clusters

Chocolate Peanut Butter No-Bakes
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Chocolate Peanut Butter No-Bakes

You get three amazing layers — chocolate kripsies on the bottom, sweet and salty peanut butter in the middle, and chocolate chocolate chip on the top. At just over 100 calories, each bite offers 3.2 grams of protein.

Get the recipe: chocolate peanut butter no-bakes

Vegan Almond Butter Cups
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Vegan Almond Butter Cups

Made with almond butter and maple syrup, these vegan almond butter cups are lower in calories, fat, cholesterol, and sugar, and they taste more rich and decadent than the original.

Get the recipe: vegan almond butter cups

Caramel-Filled Tarts
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Caramel-Filled Tarts

If you're craving a piece of pie, these scrumptious little caramel-filled tarts will do the trick!

Get the recipe: caramel-filled tarts

Three-Ingredient Pie
Lizzie Fuhr

Three-Ingredient Pie

With just a few quick steps, you can create an easy chocolate pie that's fit for any Valentine's celebration. The sweetest part of the deal is that it's less than 150 calories per serving.

Get the recipe: chocolate pie

Chocolate (Cauliflower) Cake With Peanut Butter Frosting
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Chocolate (Cauliflower) Cake With Peanut Butter Frosting

Soft, spongy, sweet, and everything you want in a chocolate cake, the cauliflower in this chocolate cake recipe adds a moistness that's unforgettable.

Get the recipe: chocolate (cauliflower) cake with peanut butter frosting

Vegan Chocolate Ice Cream
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Vegan Chocolate Ice Cream

Creamy, chocolatey, and perfect for chilling out on a hot and humid Summer day, this "nice" cream requires no ice cream maker and saves you tons of calories because it's completely dairy-free.

Get the recipe: vegan chocolate ice cream

Frozen Banana Pops
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Frozen Banana Pops

Make these treats with ingredients you probably already have in your kitchen — you only need a banana, dairy-free yogurt, and chocolate chips.

Get the recipe: frozen banana pops

Low-Calorie Chocolate Oat Brownies
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Low-Calorie Chocolate Oat Brownies

A cross between oatmeal cookies and brownies, these chocolaty bars are so insanely delicious that you won't even guess there's protein powder added to the batter.

Get the recipe: low-calorie chocolate oat brownies

Vegan Chocolate Pudding
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Vegan Chocolate Pudding

Each serving of this decadent chocolate pudding (made with black beans!) offers over seven grams of protein and six grams of fiber. Enjoy it for dessert or even as a filling, sweet snack!

Get the recipe: black bean chocolate pudding

Chocolate Cranberry Zucchini Bread
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Chocolate Cranberry Zucchini Bread

If your garden is overflowing with zucchinis, try this decadent twist on the classic zucchini bread recipe, made with dried cranberries and banana.

Get the recipe: chocolate cranberry zucchini bread

Raw Chocolate Pudding

This "milk"-chocolate pudding recipe from chef Matthew Kenny is raw, easy to make, and full of healthy fats! Watch the video recipe to learn how to create it in your own healthy kitchen.

Get the recipe: "milk"-chocolate pudding recipe

Vegan Tagalongs
Anna Monette Roberts

Vegan Tagalongs

If Girl Scout cookie season has got you feeling left out, you'll definitely want to try this recipe for vegan peanut butter patties that you've got to taste to believe.

Get the recipe: vegan peanut butter patties

Vegan Banana Bread
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Vegan Banana Bread

Mix up the batter, pour it into a small ceramic mug or ramekin, pop it in the microwave, and you can indulge in warm, chocolaty one-person serving of banana bread.

Get the recipe: vegan banana bread

Chocolate Chip Pumpkin Pie Protein Balls
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Chocolate Chip Pumpkin Pie Protein Balls

This recipe offers a healthy dose of protein and fiber, but since these cookie-dough-like balls are rolled in chopped chocolate chips and pumpkin seeds, this snack feels more like a treat.

Get the recipe: chocolate chip pumpkin balls

Chocolate Doughnuts
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Chocolate Doughnuts

There are chickpeas in these delicious chocolate doughnuts, adding protein, fiber, and a satisfying softness.

Get the recipe: chocolate doughnuts