Inside: The top kid-friendly vegan chocolate recipes to try today. Collaborative post.
Every parent wants the best things for their kids. All children love sweets and can eat them all the time. However, many sweet snacks you can buy in a regular store are full of harmful ingredients like palm oil, artificial sweeteners, or high fructose corn syrup. The only way to make sure that your child eats healthy sweet snacks is to make them yourself.
It is especially important if you want your child to eat vegan food, as it is not easy to find good-quality vegan snacks. In this article, you can read about the best kid-friendly vegan chocolate recipes. You can find out how to make vegan chocolate banana muffins, vegan pumpkin smoothies, chocolate granola bars, and many more. Read on!
Vegan Chocolate Banana Muffins
These muffins are very easy to make, and they don’t take much time to prepare. You will need the following ingredients:
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 tbsp. cocoa powder
- 1 tsp. baking soda
- 2 medium ripe bananas, mashed with a fork
- ⅓ cup olive oil, or melted coconut oil
- ⅓ cup maple syrup
- 1 tsp. vanilla extract
Preheat your oven to 350°F and lightly grease a muffin tin or line it with paper cups. In a large bowl, combine dry ingredients (flour, cocoa powder, and baking soda). Check here to purchase high-quality cocoa powder for better taste. Stir in the rest of the ingredients. Don’t overmix. Fill the muffin cups 3/4 full with batter. Bake for 25 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Enjoy!
Vegan Chocolate Pumpkin Smoothie
This dessert is very quick to make and super healthy. The main ingredient is pumpkin, which is rich in vitamin A, vitamin C, copper, fiber, zinc, potassium, and manganese. Make sure that you use a canned organic pumpkin. The secret ingredient in this recipe is avocado. It contains almost 20 minerals and vitamins, such as potassium, magnesium, and B vitamins. This smoothie can be easily made vegan by substituting milk for almond milk. You will need the following ingredients:
- ½ cup of pumpkin puree (canned or homemade)
- 1 ripe banana, frozen and peeled
- ½ avocado, peeled and pitted
- 1 tsp. vanilla extract
- ½ cup almond milk or other plant-based milk, unsweetened and unflavored
Combine all ingredients in a blender and blend until completely combined into a smooth consistency. Add more milk if needed. And enjoy a healthy and nutritious smoothie!
Vegan Dark Chocolate Coconut Granola Bars
These bars are packed with nutrients and are very easy to make. They are also gluten-free and sugar-free, but you won’t notice it at all when eating them. Instead of refined sugar, use syrup, which is actually much healthier than refined sugar. You will need the following ingredients:
- ½ cup coconut oil, melted (place the jar in hot water)
- ½ cup dark chocolate chips (dairy-free) or cocoa powder (unsweetened) or carob powder (unsweetened) for a less sweet version of this recipe, chopped into small pieces
- ¾ cup rolled oats (certified gluten-free if needed)
- ¾ cup shredded unsweetened coconut flakes or ground almonds (or any other nuts you want)
- ¼ cup chopped nuts (walnuts or pecans), optional
- ¼ cup dried cranberries (or any other dried fruit you like) chopped into small pieces
Preheat your oven to 350°F. Combine all ingredients in one bowl and stir until they are completely mixed together. Line a baking pan with parchment paper. Press the granola bar mixture firmly into the pan. Bake for about 15-18 minutes. Take the pan out of the oven and let it cool completely before cutting it into squares with a sharp knife. Store in an airtight container or wrap in plastic food wrap. Now, your kid has a healthy snack bar to take to school.
Vegan Chocolate Pancakes
Everyone loves pancakes, and now you can have them vegan too! This recipe is very simple and requires only three ingredients. You will need the following:
- 1 cup whole wheat flour (or any other flour)
- 1 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 tsp. salt
- 2 cups soy or almond milk (or other plant-based milk), unsweetened and unflavored
If your child is not used to chocolate, you can use ¼ cup cocoa powder instead of 1 cup. In a large mixing bowl, place the flour, cocoa powder, and salt. Stir in the milk. Cook these pancakes on a nonstick griddle using a small amount of oil to keep them from sticking. Serve topped with maple syrup, if desired. Enjoy the quick and delicious breakfast!
Vegan Chocolate Banana Oatmeal Bars
These bars are very easy to make and only require four ingredients. You will need the following:
- ½ cup melted coconut oil or canola oil
- ¾ cup brown sugar (or any other type of sugar)
- 1 medium ripe banana, mashed with a fork
- 1 ½ cups quick-cooking oats (uncooked) or rolled oats (certified gluten-free if needed)
Put all ingredients into one bowl and mix them well. Put a piece of parchment paper on your baking pan and place the mixture evenly. Bake it for about 15 minutes. When ready, leave your pan out to cool down, then cut into bars.
Conclusion
There is no longer a need to search for organic treats for your kid. With these recipes, you will be able to prepare nutritious breakfasts, healthy snacks and even replace sugary juices with a smoothie full of vitamins. If your child has allergies, you can also easily replace or remove ingredients. Follow the recipes to help you eliminate harmful foods from your family’s diet.