Flavor of the Month: 4 Better-for-You Chocolate Treats


Given that there’s a certain holiday coming up later this week, you’re probably craving chocolate even more than usual right about now. We’re not going to try to pretend that the sweet stuff is a superfood. Yes, it has some healthful qualities, but not all chocolate treats are created equal. Which is why we wanted to take this opportunity to introduce you to some of our new favorites when it comes to chocolate-flavored treats and snacks:
 

Yasso Frozen Greek Yogurt Bars in Dark Chocolate Raspberry
If you like Greek yogurt, then you’ll love it in dessert form: Each of these bars has only 110 calories and no artificial sweeteners—but still manages to pack in 5 grams of protein. 

über Dark Chocolate Turtle LÄRABAR
You know those candies shaped like turtles made with chocolate, caramel, and nuts? These are like those, but made with only all-natural ingredients. Each bar boasts 3 grams of fiber, 5 grams of protein, and just 220 calories.

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Fiber One Soft Baked Cookies Double Chocolate
When chocolate-y cookie cravings strike, this is one of your best bets. Yes, it’s still a cookie—but at least it packs 5 grams of fiber and comes in at a reasonable 120 calories.

Pure Madness Dark Hearts
Sometimes, you don’t want a chocolate-flavored snack—you just want actual chocolate. These dark hearts are perfect: They’re 75 percent dark chocolate and contain no genetically modified ingredients. Each tin comes with 24 individually wrapped hearts, and you can have three pieces for 161 calories.

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