Chocolate scotch clusters/7 recipes

If sweetness is your weakness, then you don’t need to be concerned about including these healthy truffles into your diet. They’re packed with nutrients and are deeply satisfying for those in need of a chocolate fix.

Chocolate is usually thought of as a guilty pleasure but for the Maya civilisation and their ancestors it was a daily staple; the Mayans murals and ceramics capture the abundance of chocolate available to them. Chocolate is made from the seeds of the cacao tree which flourished in southern Mexico. Recent studies found that cocoa extract, Lavado, could have a positive effect on cognitive decline, other studies indicate chocolate could help lower the risk of developing heart disease. Let’s celebrate the history and the benefits of chocolate with this enticing, vegan, recipe on the 13th September – National Chocolate Day.

This is a really simple recipe to make and all the prep and cooking can be done in under half an hour, so there really is no excuse not to give it a go. They will last for up to 7 days, if stored in an airtight container, so are perfect to make in batches and snack on throughout the week.

The chocolate chunks and pistachios added extra yumminess. I couldn't stop eating it. So good!

Linda brought these to me as a welcome gift when we first moved to North Carolina. The daycare kids love them--so does everyone else! Pay attention to the preparation method. It makes a big difference when you prepare these correctly.

Rich and fudgy brownies with a delightful frosting. You'd never know they contained zucchini!

Low-fat Double Chocolate Brownies recipe

Simple Chocolate Truffles recipe

Honey Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookies recipe

from Eileen

Whole Wheat Chocolate Chip Nut Muffins recipe

Black Russian Brownies recipe

Chocolate Banana Muffins recipe

These cookies are full of everything you could want. Served warm, they are the perfect after school treat! Makes 3 dozen cookies

Best Chocolate Chocolate-Chip Cookies recipe

"This can be served with the chocolate cookies, cakes, pancakes and chocolate desserts, I recommend."