To say that I love chocolate would be a SERIOUS understatement. I love chocolate so much, that even when I’m on a diet and counting calories, I will forgo healthy calories – like chicken breast, to leave room in my calorie counting for chocolate.

So this list is for all the passionate lovers of chocolate out there. We are kindred spirits. There is nothing quite like chocolate when you craving something rich and well deserved.

15 Easy Chocolate Recipes for Passionate Lovers of Chocolate

You may see this collection of chocolatey goodness and wonder… “my, my, my… What have we here?”

Well, we have a rich dark chocolate and orange cake, a knock-off of some very popular Girl Scout cookies, Choco Tacos, S’mores Ice Cream sandwiches, Zucchini and Chocolate Cake, a bit of banana wrapped in chocolate, Raspberry and Chocolate Brownies, Oreo Cookie Doughnuts, and S’mores Ice cream Cake. And wait… there’s more.

More chocolate? Yes. More. Is there ever too much?

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So I had to do a deep dive on Family Fun Fridays from the past few weeks to get this many crazy, amazing chocolate recipes –> but I think it was worth it. Don’t you? I think you’ll love these wonderful recipes created by some of the most talented bloggers I know!

15 Easy Chocolate Recipes for Passionate Lovers of Chocolate

Rebecca at Strength and Sunshine created a Triple Chocolate Brownie Chunk Ice Cream Sundae. She writes, “A devilishly decadent dessert recipe for when you just need chocolate. Triple Chocolate Brownie Chunk Ice Cream Sundaes that are gluten-free, vegan, and allergy-free. Chocolate frozen dessert with soft brownie chunks and a homemade magic chocolate shell.” YUM!
Nichi at Mandatory Mooch whipped up some gluten-free Chocolate Chip Cookies. Nichi writes, “I’m always looking for a good gluten-free recipe. Several members of my family have a gluten intolerance. But let’s be honest, a lot of the recipes lack taste or are very gritty in texture. These cookies are neither of those. They will put a smile on faces and keep their tummies happy too!”
Sarah from Bombshell Bling has got some kinda crazy S’mores Ice Cream Cake Recipe. – It’s hot fudge, marshmallows, graham crackers, ice cream….how could you go wrong? Want to make it?
I often find that a drizzle of chocolate ganache can take any dessert over the top! This Coconut Bread Pudding with Coconut Cream, Chocolate Ganache and M&M’s is a tribute to my Puerto Rican and Cuban heritage. I think my grandparents would be excited to taste the creamy texture of my bread pudding combined with the aromatic coconut scent of the cream. The chocolate adds a touch of well, chocolate flavor, and the M&M’s provide a bit of crunch.
Brandie from Home Cooking Memories shared her baked Oreo Cake Mix Donuts. This OREO Cake Mix Donuts Recipe is a must for OREO cookie fans! These baked donuts are easy to make with boxed cake mix and topped with an easy OREO filling frosting.
“I must admit… I really can’t pass a dark chocolate cake. But add in the hint of orange and it’s amazing!” Says Jennifer from The Jenny Evolution. She’s created an amazing Chocolate Orange Cake Recipe.
Over at 3 Boys and a Dog, Kelli reports: “My kids love the basic brownie recipe on it’s own. So this variation with white chocolate, cream cheese and raspberries was a definite hit as well! Hope your family likes it too.” Don’t miss the amazing Chocolate Raspberry Brownies.
Kelli and Kristi did something pretty amazing with a kids’ cereal. It’s a Cinnamon Choco Taco. “This dessert taco is perfect for the littles to help make and enjoy OR pile on extra sweet and crunchy toppings for the adults. Either way, it is seriously GOOD!” Based on the photos I’d say I believe so!
Does a 100 Calorie Chocolate Cupcake Recipe belong on this list of crazy good chocolate recipes? I think so! The chocolate cake mix has been adjusted to cut calories without sacrificing chocolate flavor. I use real cocoa powder in this recipe. Thee cupcakes sacrifice the calories but not the taste!
Stephanie at Somewhat Simple shares her easy recipe for S’mores Rice Krispy Treats. “They’re extra gooey, thanks to the addition of extra mini marshmallows, stirred in after the cereal is added. The marshmallows only melt halfway, so they form little pockets of marshmallowy deliciousness throughout the treats.” WOOT!
Katerina created Dulce de Lecce and Chocolate Banana Bites. “These little bites are so ridiculously easy to make and so delicious you will be amazed. I used some of my overripe bananas which I am sure almost all of us have from time to time and I made Dulce de Lecce with the pressure cooker method which is so much easier than the usual procedure.”
Kit from TheKittchen shared Homemade Tagalong Cookies. She writes, “My version has a thin homemade shortbread cookie topped with peanut butter and milk chocolate, they are a little more buttery than the original.” Sorry Girl Scouts, I think Kit has you beat.
What if you want to serve something a little different and extra special? Something really moist. Something with sliced apples all around the edges and a streusel center? Do you know what makes this Apple Streusel Crumble Coffee Cake so good? It’s a cross between a cake and my mouth-watering apple pie. I tinkered with my crazy good apple pie recipe to create a coffee cake inspired by the flavors of fresh picked apples, praline pecans, crumble topping, and pecan pie. Wait, pecan pie? – How did that get in there? – Well, more on that later… apple pie.
Kristin King asks, “How would you like a recipe for a moist, chocolatey, delicious dessert? That sounds pretty great, right And what if I told you it was also super easy to make, and chock full of zucchini? Hooray! And Greek yogurt as well? Bonus!!” What I love about her recipe is the inclusion of a vegetable. Check out her Chocolate Zucchini Cake.
And never ones to be stumped by a recipe challenge, Kelli and Kristi created some amazing S’mores Ice Cream Sandwiches. “In honor of National Ice Cream month, we’ve whipped up an easy S’more Ice Cream Sandwich recipe to enjoy during these lazy summer days and pretend we’re in front of a cozy campfire!”

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