Have you ever looked at the nutritional value of a chocolate candy bar?
If so, then you already know that it’s not that healthy. Even when we know it’s not the best choice, we will still eat that chocolate bar when we get a craving. Fortunately for us, companies are creating healthier alternatives so that can still crush our craving without adding to our waistline.
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Here are 11 healthier alternative to choose from:
Oatsome Chocolate Oat Milk: Available mid-late July at Amazon.com this delicious chocolate oat milk from Oatsome will become your favorite milk alternative. Try it straight out of a Glass, warmed up like hot cocoa or in your favorite smoothie. Hot or iced, and anywhere you want luscious, lactose-free flavor. Oatsome Chocolate tastes like the chocolate milk that you drank as a child, but without the dairy!
PBfit All-Natural Chocolate Peanut Butter Powder: uses premium cocoa to give you the chocolate you crave & the protein you need. It beats hazelnut & chocolate nut spreads with 82% less fat & 1/3 the calories of other chocolate nut spreads. Available at Amazon.com for $12.50 for a 30 oz jar.
Bug Out Bar: offers a less intimidating way to experience this powerhouse nutritional chirper—in an individually-wrapped chocolate brownie bar made with cricket protein powder. As an early adopter of edible insects, a lot of folks will ask, “Why eat crickets?” You may even be wondering that yourself. The short answer is that they are a sustainable and nutrient-dense food. Crickets are packed with protein and nutrients, making it a nutritional powerhouse. Price: $34.99 for 12pack.
Broma The Spread: Their almond dark chocolate spread in a 8 oz. jar! Take your jar on the go or keep it in your cupboard but don’t forget to recycle or reuse your jar after you’ve enjoyed every last bit. Made with sustainably sourced dark chocolate, almonds, and our nutrient formula, be the best version of yourself with our carefree chocolate spread! Price: $13.99
Sweet Vegan: Sweet Vegan chocolates come in a variety of gift box choices. You can also create your own. We wouldn’t blame you if you stole a truffle or two either. Sweet Vegan is here to show you just how delicious a truffle can be without using any dairy or other animal products. According to founder and chef Andrea Young, eliminating these ingredients floods your mouth with chocolate’s full flavor profile. Because Sweet Vegan is also free of soy, gluten and nuts, now anyone can become a chocoholic.
Red Delight Milk Chocolate Bar: Rich, smooth, flavor without added refined sugar delivers up to 40 percent less fat and 35% fewer calories than other chocolates. RED is crafted with all natural sweeteners for amazing taste that is low carb, reduced calorie, reduced fat, gluten free, and Kosher certified. Available at Amazon.com for $21.98 for a pack of 4.
Baked Cravings: Love Cookies & Cream ice cream but hate the brain freeze? Enjoy your favorite dessert in cupcake form! Baked Cravings Cupcakes in a Jar are the best of ALL sweet treat worlds. They have taken Oreos, the classic crème filled chocolate wafers, and combined it with their mouth-watering signature chocolate ganache cake made from scratch! Savor the rich, moist chocolate taste mixed with the sweet, soft creamy texture!
Flax4Life: With Flax4Life gluten, nut and dairy free baked goods, you’ll feel like you’re treating yourself to a decadent dessert, minus the guilt. Plus…you get the added bonus of all natural ingredients, and a healthy dose of Omega 3, fiber, lignans and no preservatives, no hydrogenated fat, no cholesterol and no trans fats. The Chocolate Brownie Mini Muffin has 689 mg of Omega 3, 2 grams of fiber, 2 grams of protein per serving and is loaded with rich, decadent chocolate.
Pure Inventions: Every product by this beloved brand creates a delicious, healthy beverage that supports a healthy lifestyle. Sweetened naturally with low-glycemic lohan fruit and stevia extracts, Pure Inventions is free of synthetic colors, flavors, sugar, calories, caffeine, artificial sweeteners, and gluten. And for the chocolate lover? Meet the Deliciously hydrating Coconut Water Chocolate beverage; naturally sweetened with Lo Han Fruit Extract and Stevia Leaf Extract. Developed by nutritionists and perfected over the past 15 years, the brand is in luxury spas and wellness centers nationwide. Price: $20.99
ChocZero uses a zero-calorie, low carb natural plant called monk fruit to create delectable chocolate that’s low carb and sugar-free. Indulge in some more chocolate minus the sugar crash and extra calories. Whether you’re on the keto diet or simply hoping to reduce your sugar intake, ChocZero has savory options to fit a healthier lifestyle.
Now that you know that you have healthier chocolate alternatives, what are you waiting for? Go crush that chocolate craving! Oh and by the way, if you are a true chocolate enthusiast then you will love the bonus hot chocolate gift set below:
Authentic Mexican Hot Chocolate Gift Set: Chocoholics are quite discerning when it comes to chocolate. They know sugary cocoa powders can’t compare to the authentic, complex flavors of authentic Mexican Hot Chocolate. To make authentic Mexican Hot Chocolate, you need traditionally made chocolate, a hand-carved molinillo, and an artisanal Mexican clay jug. Luckily, Verve Culture put together this Mexican Hot Chocolate gift set with all three: Villa Real Mexican Hot Chocolate, Hot Chocolate Jug, and Traditional Molinillos. By using everything in our Mexican Hot Chocolate Gift Set, your rich, complex-flavored, smooth hot chocolate drink will retain the unique aroma and nostalgic taste enjoyed for generations. Price: $80.00
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