Rejoice: It’s National Chocolate Day!

Chocolate is quite possibly one of the very best things in the whole wide world. Who can deny it? It’s rich, sometimes creamy, and more often than not: very sweet. Better yet, chocolate actually has the potential to be healthy! Of course, going out and buying yourself a chocolate bar from your local drugstore may not be the healthiest indulgence (unless it’s only once in a while), but you can make some delicious chocolate-y treats from home!

We’ve covered all the bases here. From muffins to cookies to delicious-looking pancakes, you can’t go wrong with these healthy versions of your favorite baked good indulgences.

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1. Banana Oat Greek Yogurt Muffins via Running With Spoons

Instead of grabbing a sugar-packed muffin on-the-go, make these the weekend ahead for a better alternative. Actually, studies show that dieters who opted for more hearty (and even sweeter) breakfasts lost more weight than those who went for a smaller meal.

2. Chocolate Chip Oatmeal Cookie Pancakes via Minimalist Baker

If Sunday Brunch had a face, this would be it. Not only are these pancakes better than store-bought mix, but they’re vegan, too!

3. Chocolate Energy Superfood Bars via Spirituality Health

If you need a mid-day pick me up, this is just what you need. Packed with filling foods such as nuts and seeds, the chocolate only adds to its ability to keep you satisfied.

4. Frozen Chocolate Banana Bites via High Heels & Grills

This might be the best option yet for a quick bite that will leave you with zero guilt. It’s easy, too!

5. Chocolate and Yogurt Zucchini Bread via Give Recipe

A great way to sneak your greens in, this chocolate loaf is full of healthy ingredients.

6. Healthy Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Oat Bars via Ambitious Kitchen

‘Tis the season! Pumpkin and chocolate is a heavenly combination.

7. Brownie Batter Peanut Butter Swirl Oatmeal via Fit Foodie Finds

If oatmeal could be even sweeter, we’d have to taste to believe it. Plus, it also makes for a great excuse to have dessert in the mornings.

8. Chocolate Smoothie via The Best Of This Life

Perfect for a pre-workout snack, a chocolate smoothie will give you all the energy and power you need to dominate in the gym.

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9. Peanut Butter Cup Sludge via Muffin Topless

What chocolate round up could be complete without ice cream? All it takes is 4-5 ingredients and some good time in the freezer.

10. Chocolate Chip Cookies via O to the NO

What could be more classic than this? Gluten-free and reduced sugar are only a few of the perks of this cookie.

11. Slow Cooker Fudge via skinnyms

Did you know you can make fudge in a slow cooker? Neither did we, but what a pleasant suprise!

12. Paleo Chocolate Molten Lava Cake via Clean Eating With a Dirty Mind

Chocolate lava cakes remind us of countless birthday parties and holiday celebrations. However, you don’t have to wait around for a big occasion to take a big bite out of this recipe.

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What’s your favorite chocolate recipe?