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44 Creative Ways to Eat More Chocolate

This article is written by a student writer from the Spoon University at NYU chapter.

Chocolate is addicting and everyone loves it. Even the Merriam-Webster Dictionary has the word chocoholic defined as, “a person who likes to eat chocolate very much.” So why not indulge in this rich meltable goodness all day long? Well now you actually can – here’s how.

1. Hot Chocolate Pancakes

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Photo by Phoebe Melnick

Don’t forget to top these off with marshmallows like you would with any mug of hot cocoa. Recipe here.

2. Chocolate Chip Banana Bread

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Photo by Becky Hughes

Sweet, warm and buttery goodness that’s killer, especially when your grandma makes it. Here’s how.

3. Chocolate Mocha Pancakes

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Photo by Sara Tane

A triple whammy, with chocolate, coffee and fluffy carbs. Make it like this.

4. White Chocolate Lucky Charm Pretzel Mash

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Photo by Anna Kalmbach

Lucky Charms is most definitely a breakfast food. So why not add a salty crunch to it and then drench it in a layer of chocolate? Learn how here.

5. Oreo Pancakes

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Photo by Abigail Wang

Who knew Oreos were vegan? Hint: they are. Whip this up this way.

6. Guilt-Free Banana Chocolate Ice Cream

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Photo by Maddie Wilmes

Technically this is healthy banana nice-cream, so why not have it right when you wake up? Learn how here.

7. Nutella-Filled Chocolate Chip Banana Pancakes

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Photo by Christine Kim

A heavier version of Nutella crêpes, but scrumptious nonetheless. Get the recipe here.

8. Chocolate Strawberry Waffles

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Photo by Serena Ajbani

Nothin’ like berries and chocolate piled on top of a piping hot waffle. Make them like this.

9. Chocolate Hummus

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Photo by Maddie Stein

Just pick up a tub of this from your local Whole Foods and you’ve got yourself a great side to go along with a chocolatey sandwich. Check it out here.

10. Loaded Apple Slices

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Photo by Mulin Xiong

You can make these like a bagel or have em as open faced sandwiches. Learn how here.

11. Dark Chocolate, Raspberry and Brie Grilled Cheese

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Photo by Bernard Wen

Chocolate, cheese and bread? Unreal. Get the recipe here.

12. Chocolate Cherry Protein Shake

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Photo by Hana Ezaldein

Definitely a meal replacer. Right? Here’s how to make it.

13. Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Sandwich Cookies

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Photo by Hunter Siegrist

This has sandwich in it’s name, so it must be lunch. Make it like this.

 14. Chocolate Pretzel Bites

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Photo by Rozina Fonyo

You’ll be popping these babies into your mouth all day long. Recipe here.

15. Vegan Caramel Apples with Walnuts and Chocolate

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Photo by Maggie Gorman

They do say, “An apple a day keeps the doctor away.” Make them using this recipe.

16. Microwave Chocolate Chip Cookie in a Mug

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Photo by Christine Chang

The perfect size for that midnight, or midday, snack. Here’s how.

17. Chocolate Peanut Butter Pretzel Truffles

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Photo by Maggie Gorman

The salty pretzels and creamy peanut butter make these a snack. Amiright? Get the recipe here.

18. Crack Balls

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Photo by Sara Tane

An energy boost that’s basically a drug cause it’s seriously addicting. Make em this way.

19. Chocolate Chip Caramel Peanut Butter Bars

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Photo by Claire Thompson

Gooey melt-in-your-mouth goodness that’s close enough to a granola bar. Here’s how to make them.

20. Pasta with Dark Chocolate Marinara Sauce

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Who says you can’t have chocolate for dinner? Recipe here.

21. Chocolate Chip Granola Pizza

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Photo by Jessica Lee

Pizza definitely counts as dinner. Check out how here.

22. Bacon Chocolate Chip Cookies

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Photo by Kelda Baljon

Bacon’s good just about any time of the day. So why not throw it in for dinner? (With some chocolate of course.) Create these this way.

23. Mole Poblano

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Mole, Pronounced Mole-ay, are the savory sauces used in a lot of Mexican cooking. Mole poblano uses chilis, nuts, spices and a little bit of bate bate cho-co-la-te. Check out the recipe here.

24. The Choco Taco

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Going along with the Mexican theme you can pick up a $5 box of Choco Tacos on your way home from work and call it a day. Get these here.

25. Chocolate Pasta

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This legit dinner consists of chocolate based pasta topped with currant and ginger sauce making it simply delectable. Use this recipe.

26. Dark Chocolate Avocado Truffles

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Photo by Emily Hu

Avocados are green so they’re healthy, which makes these truffles good for you too… Here’s how.

27. Peanut Butter Chocolate Pie

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Photo by Julia Murphy

A killer duo thrown into a pie. What more could you ask for? Make it like this.

28. Chocolate Peanut Butter Bars

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Photo by Rachel Conners

PB and C anyone? These will definitely satisfy any lingering cravings. Get the recipe here.

29. Vegan Chocolate Crinkle Cookies

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Photo by Santina Renzi

Yes, you vegans out there can actually have chocolate too. Make them like this.

30. Dark Chocolate Macarons

Us college kids can make these macrons just like they do at Laudree. DIY using this recipe.

31. Vegan Chocolate Truffles

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Photo by Julia Maguire

These rich truffles are the perfect little dessert rolled in crushed nuts, candy canes, or cinnamon spice. Here’s how.

32. Chocolate Fondue

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Photo by Parisa Soraya

Let’s be real doing this yourself, in the comfort of your home, is way better than anything at the Melting Pot. Check out how here.

33. Chocolate Peppermint Cheesecake

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Photo by Gabby Phi

This no-bake treat is creamy, minty fresh and obviously chocolate tasting goodness. Make it using this recipe.

34. Boozy Oreos

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Photo by Grace Stauffer

Because vodka is better than milk. Check out how to make yours here.

35. Chocolate Linguine With Chocolate Sauce and Berries

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Photo by Benjamin Martin

Chocolate pasta: It’s what’s for dinner. Recipe here.

36. Chocolate Bread Pudding

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Photo by Leigh Needham

This chocolate bread pudding is perfect for any time of the year. Find out how to make it here.

37. Boozy Mint Chocolate Chip Oreo Milkshake

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Photo by Max Bartick

Take your fav milkshake to the next level. Get the recipe here.

38. Chocolate Chip Cookies and Cream Blondies

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Photo by Jeanne Penn

These gooey, chewy champions combine chocolate chip cookies and Oreos, all with a melty center of Hershey’s Cookies and Cream Kisses. Get the recipe here.

39. Chocolate Brownie Cookies

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Photo by Vedika Luthra

These ultra decadent chocolate cookies are studded with nuts and chunks of dark chocolate. Check out how to make them here.

40. No-Bake Chocolate Mousse

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Photo by Jeanne Kessira

Water and chocolate. That’s it. Recipe here.

41. 2-Ingredient Edible Chocolate Bowls

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We’re revolutionizing the bowl by making it.. wait for it… edible. Find out how here.

42. Vegan Chocolate Biscoff Crunch Ice Cream Cake

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Photo by Shivangi Surana

I be in the kitchen cooking cakes with my baby… yeaaaah. Find out how to make yours here.

43. Microwave Chocolate Cake

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Photo by Kelda Baljon

The quicker, the better. Recipe here.

44. No-Bake Oreo Bars

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Photo by Kendra Valkema

These cookies n’ cream bars require no baking, saving energy and time. Find out how to make them here.

Honorable Mention: Chocolate Dipped Spoons

Even your utensils can be chocolatey and these will definitely amp up your boring old hot chocolate. Check out how here.