505 cocoa powder recipes

Sweetened ricotta and chocolate make the perfect South Beach Diet Phase 1 dessert.

Luscious double-chocolate cupcakes that are easy to make and very moist. They bake to perfection with a near perfect crumb and sinfully rich chocolaty flavor.

These were a favorite of mine when I was a kid. They still are and they're sooooo easy to make!

These delicious three layer bars are made with chocolate, peanut butter, coconut flakes, and puffed rice. They are perfect for breakfast or a tasty snack.

Indulge in this Bread Machine Chocolate Bread recipe – a rich, moist loaf blending cocoa and chocolate chips for a decadent treat. Effortlessly made in your bread machine, perfect for beginners and dessert lovers alike! Makes an awesome Chocolate French Toast!

These are almost like a "candy" as well as a wheat-free cookie.

Low Fat Chocolate Mousse recipe

So yummy and heavenly delicious!

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Chocolate contains compounds believed to boost serotonin and endorphin levels in the brain. Among them are theobromine and caffeine, which can increase alertness and trigger a pleasurable feeling similar to the natural high after exercise. Another group of compounds, called flavonoids, has been found to benefit heart health. Studies suggest they improve blood flow by relaxing the blood vessels.