🍫 Healthy Chocolate Cake Pops (Yes, It’s Possible!)

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Craving a sweet treat but want to keep things wholesome? These healthy chocolate cake pops are here to save the day! They’re made with better-for-you ingredients but still totally satisfy that chocolatey craving.

Perfect for after-school snacks, clean-eating celebrations, or whenever you want a treat that won’t derail your goals. They’re sweetened with maple syrup, use whole-grain or gluten-free cake, and are coated in antioxidant-rich dark chocolate. Win-win.

They’re also super fun to make—get the kids involved or batch prep them for the week ahead!

Looking for more guilt-free desserts? Try my Healthy Brownie Bites, Greek Yogurt Chocolate Mousse, or Banana Oat Cookies!

📝 Ingredients:

For the cake:

• 1 1/2 cups almond flour or oat flour
• 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
• 1/2 tsp baking soda
• 1/4 tsp salt
• 2 eggs
• 1/3 cup maple syrup or honey
• 1/4 cup unsweetened applesauce
• 1 tsp vanilla extract

For the binder:

• 1/2 cup Greek yogurt (plain or vanilla)

For the coating:

• 1 cup dark chocolate chips (70% or higher)
• 1 tsp coconut oil (optional, for smoother coating)
• Crushed nuts, cacao nibs, or unsweetened coconut (optional)
• Lollipop sticks

🍳 Instructions:

1. Make the healthy cake: In a bowl, whisk flour, cocoa, baking soda, and salt. In another, whisk eggs, maple syrup, applesauce, and vanilla. Combine and mix well.

2. Bake: Pour into a greased 8×8 pan and bake at 350°F for 18–22 minutes or until set. Cool completely.

3. Crumble and mix: Crumble cooled cake into a bowl and mix with Greek yogurt until the mixture holds together like dough.

4. Roll and chill: Shape into 1-inch balls. Place on a tray lined with parchment and chill for 1 hour or freeze for 20 minutes.

5. Add sticks: Dip sticks in a little melted chocolate, then insert into chilled cake balls.

6. Dip and decorate: Melt chocolate chips with coconut oil. Dip pops, tap off excess, and add toppings.

7. Set and enjoy: Let them dry standing upright or on a lined tray.

🍽️ Serving & Presentation Tips:

• Serve in mini paper cups or stand them in a mug
• Sprinkle with seeds, cacao nibs, or toasted coconut
• Store in a glass container for a snack on-the-go

🙋 FAQ:

Can I use a pre-made healthy cake?
Yes! Any wholesome cake recipe you love will work.

Is Greek yogurt the only binder option?
Nope—try mashed banana or nut butter for a twist.

How long do they last?
5 days in the fridge or freeze up to 1 month.

🔁 Storage:

Refrigerate in an airtight container for up to 5 days. Freeze (undipped) pops for up to 1 month. Thaw, then coat fresh before serving.

Healthy Chocolate Cake Pops

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Prep Time 30 minutes mins

Cook Time 20 minutes mins

Chill Time 1 hour hr

Total Time 1 hour hr 50 minutes mins

Servings: 20 servings

Course: Dessert, Snack

Cuisine: Healthy

Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients

  

For the cake:

• 1 1/2 cups almond flour or oat flour
• 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
• 1/2 tsp baking soda
• 1/4 tsp salt
• 2 eggs
• 1/3 cup maple syrup or honey
• 1/4 cup unsweetened applesauce
• 1 tsp vanilla extract

For the binder:

• 1/2 cup plain or vanilla Greek yogurt

For the coating:

• 1 cup dark chocolate chips 70%+ cocoa
• 1 tsp coconut oil optional
• Toppings: cacao nibs chopped nuts, or shredded coconut
• Lollipop sticks

Method

 

1. Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease an 8×8 baking dish.
2. Mix dry ingredients (flour, cocoa, baking soda, salt). In a separate bowl, mix eggs, maple syrup, applesauce, and vanilla. Combine wet and dry.
3. Pour batter into dish and bake 18–22 minutes. Cool completely.
4. Crumble cooled cake in a bowl. Add Greek yogurt gradually until mixture holds together.
5. Form into 1-inch balls. Chill 1 hour or freeze 20 minutes.
6. Dip lollipop sticks in melted chocolate and insert into balls.
7. Melt chocolate chips with coconut oil. Dip pops and add toppings.
8. Stand upright to set or lay flat on parchment.

Notes

• Make gluten-free using certified GF oat flour.
• For vegan option, use flax eggs and plant-based yogurt.

Nutrition (per pop):
Calories: 110 | Carbs: 10g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 6g | Sugar: 6g

An automated tool is used to calculate nutritional information. Accuracy is not guaranteed.

Treating yourself doesn’t mean you have to compromise. These healthy chocolate cake pops are just as delicious as their classic cousins—and way more nourishing. Let me know if you give them a try!

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