Chocolate Recipes

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If you’re a chocolate-lover you need a solid line-up of reliable chocolate recipes. From chocolate granola to the most perfect gluten free chocolate cake ever, you will love these amazing (and gluten-free) chocolate recipes. There are ideas for breakfast, snacks, and, of course, dessert!

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Why I Love These Chocolate Recipes

When you want something chocolatey and you want it now, turn to my collection of enticing chocolate recipes. (I’d say “Who doesn’t love chocolate?” but I’m sure there are a few outliers out there.) For the rest of us, let’s indulge in our favorite treat. I could eat chocolate every day, and I often do! Especially when it’s added to all sorts of dishes that don’t just have to be limited to dessert.

If you want to start the day on a chocolate-packed note, pour yourself a big bowl of Chocolate Granola that features glorious chunks of chocolate twirled with toasty oats and crunchy nuts. Or, make a breakfast your kids will get excited about – and that you’ll love quickly whizzing up in the blender – in the form of Mini Chocolate Banana Pancakes (you can even make them more special by drizzling some homemade Chocolate Glaze on top). And I always love a warm batch of Gluten Banana Muffins dotted with chocolate chips.

For a snack later in the day, you can choose from energy balls and bites, like Chunky Monkey Banana Energy Balls, Cherry Chocolate Chip Energy Balls, or Banana Peanut Butter Energy Balls. All of these recipes are fruit-sweetened so go ahead and indulge yourself.

Sip on a Mexican Hot Chocolate and nibble on a Mexican Hot Chocolate Cookie while you plan dessert. Then bring out the big guns with a foolproof Gluten Free Chocolate Cake or Chocolate Cheesecake to serve after a comfort-food dinner. Or make a fluffy batch of Gluten Free Chocolate Cupcakes that all ages will love.

You’ll find these recipes and many more outlined below. I hope you love these chocolate recipes as much as I do!

25+ Delicious Chocolate Recipes To Try

 

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Chocolate Granola

Celebrate chocolate in the first meal of the day with a big bowl of protein-packed chocolate granola! Big chunks of chocolate star alongside toasty oats – perfect with yogurt or to top a bowl of ice cream.
Chocolate Granola Recipe
A stack of mini chocolate Banana Blender Pancakes with syrup dripping off of them.

Mini Chocolate Banana Pancakes

Blender-friendly chocolate banana pancakes can be made in minutes and are a certified kid-favorite. They're naturally gluten-free and a great way to use up ripe bananas.
Mini Chocolate Banana Pancakes Recipe
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Chocolate Energy Balls

These seven-ingredient Chocolate Energy Balls are a quick, no-bake snack that has crave-worthy fudginess. Save these for the ultimate afternoon pick-me-up.
Chocolate Energy Balls Recipe
Banana Chocolate Peanut Butter Energy Balls on a piece of burlap.

Banana Peanut Butter Energy Balls

Banana Peanut Butter Energy Balls marry peanut butter with mini chocolate chips for the best flavor pairing, then you'll add bananas for natural sweetness. A filling snack or post-workout treat.
Banana Peanut Butter Energy Balls Recipe
Bananas in the background of a container of Chunky Monkey banana energy balls.

Chunky Monkey Banana Energy Balls

The easiest no-bake Chunky Monkey Banana Energy Balls are just like the classic ice cream flavor but turned into snackable bites! Plenty of dark chocolate, walnuts, sweet bananas, and chia seeds make these stand out.
Chunky Monkey Banana Energy Balls Recipe
Three little chocolate pumpkin mini muffins on a small white plate.

Flourless Nutella Pumpkin Muffins

Tender and wholesome Nutella Pumpkin Muffins start with chocolate hazelnut spread and real pumpkin all brought together with oats and the right amount of pumpkin spice. Enjoy them for breakfast or a snack!
Nutella Pumpkin Muffins Recipe
A glass of Mexican hot chocolate topped with whipped cream and a cinnamon stick.

Mexican Hot Chocolate

Lightly spiced Mexican Hot Chocolate has a little cayenne pepper for heat along with cozy cinnamon for the ultimate winter drink. And my recipe includes melted chocolate so you can really taste it!
Mexican Hot Chocolate  Recipe
Chopped reese's and peanut sauce top a glass of peanut butter hot chocolate.

Peanut Butter Hot Chocolate

If you love peanut butter cups, then you need this dreamy, creamy Peanut Butter Hot Chocolate recipe. It's warm and cozy for cold winter days.
Peanut Butter Hot Chocolate Recipe
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Gluten Free Chocolate Cake

This is the BEST gluten free chocolate cake! Rich and moist, you can bake the recipe as a layer cake or keep it simple as a one-layer. Don't forget the decadent frosting.
Gluten Free Chocolate Cake Recipe
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Gluten Free Chocolate Pumpkin Cake

A warmly spiced pumpkin batter is spiked with plenty of chocolate chips in this sweet Gluten Free Chocolate Pumpkin Cake. Serve it alongside pumpkin pie on the holiday table or enjoy it anytime.
Gluten Free Chocolate Pumpkin Cake Recipe
A Gluten Free Chocolate Cupcake with Chocolate Frosting and a White Cupcake Liner

Gluten Free Chocolate Cupcakes

Fluffy Gluten Free Chocolate Cupcakes are classic, tender cupcakes that just happen to be gluten-free. Top them with chocolate buttercream or any frosting your heart desires. Versatile and easy.
Gluten Free Chocolate Cupcakes Recipe
Flourless chocolate torte on a sheet of parchment paper.

Chocolate Torte

A decadent flourless cake, this Chocolate Torte is for serious chocolate loves. It's incredibly decadent and worthy of a special occasion.
Chocolate Torte Recipe
Glazed and decorated gluten-free chocolate donuts on a wire rack.

Gluten Free Chocolate Donuts

Just like a donut shop chocolate donut, these Gluten-Free Chocolate Donuts are ready in 30 minutes! Top them when an easy chocolate glaze and of course, all the sprinkles!
Gluten-Free Chocolate Donuts Recipe
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Chocolate Cupcakes with Peanut Butter Frosting

These gluten-free Chocolate Cupcakes with Peanut Butter Frosting get the beloved pb and chocolate flavor pairing just right. Light and fluffy frosting balances a super chocolatey and tender cupcake base.
Chocolate Cupcakes with Peanut Butter Frosting Recipe
A fresh cherry sits on top of a black forest cupcake that's also garnished wtih chocolate.

Gluten Free Black Forest Cupcakes

Gluten free Black Forest Cupcakes are a handheld version of a classic cake! Chocolate cupcakes are filled with sweet cherry filling and topped with whipped cream and lots of dark chocolate shavings.
Black Forest Cupcakes Recipe
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Gluten Free Chocolate Cheesecake

Ultra rich and beautifully creamy gluten free Chocolate Cheesecake piles a smooth chocolate chocolate on a crisp chocolate cookie crust. Then it's finished with chocolate ganache for another layer of chocolate!
Chocolate Cheesecake Recipe
Peanut Butter Cup Flourless Chocolate Cake Roll on a serving plate with some slices lying down

Flourless Reese’s Peanut Butter Cup Chocolate Cake Roll

Decadent Flourless Peanut Butter Cup Chocolate Cake Roll showcases a chocolate cake roll packed with a creamy peanut butter filling. And, it's naturally gluten-free!
Flourless Peanut Butter Cup Chocolate Cake Roll Recipe
Three chocolate almond cookies on a yellow and white napkin.

Flourless Chocolate Almond Cookies

Crisp but melt-in-your-mouth tender, these Chocolate Almond Cookies are crisp-chewy cookies packed with almond butter and cocoa powder for the flavor, and chopped almonds for crunch.
Flourless Chocolate Almond Cookies Recipe
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Dark Chocolate Chunk Cookies

If you love rich chocolate flavor that's not overly sweet, these Dark Chocolate Chunk Cookies will hit the spot. The flavors are perfectly balanced with almond butter and a hint of shredded coconut.
Dark Chocolate Chunk Cookies Recipe
A stack of three Mexican chocolate cookies filed with chocolate chunks on a piece of burlap.

Mexican Hot Chocolate Cookies

Gluten free Mexican hot chocolate cookies are soft, chewy, and packed with a little heat for that classic Mexican hot chocolate flavor. Lovely on the holiday cookie plate or anytime of year.
Mexican Hot Chocolate Cookies Recipe
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Homemade Peanut Butter Cups

Skip the package and make homemade, sweet-salty Peanut Butter Cups. This gluten-free, easy to make at home candy recipe pairs creamy butter with dark chocolate.
Peanut Butter Cups Recipe

Gluten Free Brownie in a Mug

Want a brownie but don't need an entire pan? Make Gluten Free Brownie in a Mug when the chocolate – it makes just two and has a decadent molten middle.
Gluten Free Brownie in a Mug Recipe
A stack of gluten free Oreos on a blue checked cloth.

Gluten Free Oreos

Make homemade gluten free Oreos and nibble on them for a treat, crush them up for pie crust, and more. You'll love how easy it is to make your own version of a favorite cookie!
Gluten Free Oreos Recipe
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No Bake Chocolate Oatmeal Cookies

No Bake Chocolate Oatmeal Cookies are loaded with chocolate and creamy peanut butter and you won't need to turn on the oven to make them!
No Bake Chocolate Oatmeal Cookies Recipe
A piece of chocolate pie and a bite of it on a fork on a speckled white plate with the remaining pie in the background.

Gluten Free Chocolate Chess Pie

Get ready to try a Southern favorite with a chocolaty twist when you make this Gluten Free Chocolate Chess Pie. The flaky pie crust and fudgy filling are the perfect sweet tooth combination.
Gluten Free Chocolate Chess Pie Recipe
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S’mores Pudding Pie

Skip the sleeping bag and make gluten free S'mores Pudding Pie to bring those campfire flavors to your home kitchen! Hershey's Milk Chocolate pudding tops a gluten-free graham cracker crust with lots of toasted marshmallow meringue to finish.
S’mores Pudding Pie Recipe
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Gluten Free Eclairs

A thick chocolate glaze tops gluten free Eclairs, a bakery-worthy version you can easily make at home.
Gluten Free Eclairs Recipe
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Fudgy Gluten Free Brownies

Fudgy Gluten Free Brownies will satisfy any chocolate craving! Their perfectly chewy texture and crackly tops make this recipe an easy go-to.
Gluten Free Brownies Recipe
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Gluten Free Protein Brownies

Oatmeal, chocolate chips, peanut butter, and honey make these Gluten Free Protein Brownies stand out from the rest! They're also dairy-free!
Gluten Free Protein Brownies Recipe

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