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24

Apr

Why chocolate may trigger acne
Eating chocolate may change the immune system in ways that aggravate acne, a small new study from the Netherlands suggests. Still, most dermatologists do not recommend dietary changes to help with acne.

Why chocolate may trigger acne

Eating chocolate may change the immune system in ways that aggravate acne, a small new study from the Netherlands suggests. Still, most dermatologists do not recommend dietary changes to help with acne.

08

Apr

Fruit juice can replace fat in chocolate
Chemistry professor Stefan Bon found a way to infuse chocolate with fruit juice, diet cola or vitamin C water to replace up to half of chocolate’s fat.

Fruit juice can replace fat in chocolate

Chemistry professor Stefan Bon found a way to infuse chocolate with fruit juice, diet cola or vitamin C water to replace up to half of chocolate’s fat.

30

Mar

Make your own organic chocolate chip biscotti with this yummy recipe.

Make your own organic chocolate chip biscotti with this yummy recipe.

28

Mar


 DIY Bittersweet Chocolate Syrup  



A childhood favorite remade with unrefined sweeteners and dark chocolate. Delicious in cold drinks and over ice cream!

A childhood favorite remade with unrefined sweeteners and dark chocolate. Delicious in cold drinks and over ice cream!

14

Mar

Recipe: Spiced chocolate pudding

16

Feb


 20 delicious chocolate recipes  



Chocolate is a favorite here at mnn.com. Browse through 20 recipes from MNN bloggers and contributors below!

Chocolate is a favorite here at mnn.com. Browse through 20 recipes from MNN bloggers and contributors below!

14

Feb

jerryjamesstone:

Gooey Valentine’s Day Baked S’mores

Valentine’s Day is next week and while a box of chocolates and flowers might earn you some points, you’ll definitely score by making something homemade. And you don’t even have to make something overly complicated. It’s the thought that counts, right? And these gooey baked s’mores are definitely thoughtful. Oh, and pretty freaking tasty too!

03

Feb

Recipe: Dark Chocolate Tofu PieTofu turns to the dark side in this velvety deeply chocolate dessert.Check out our other yummy tofu dishes for skeptics.

Recipe: Dark Chocolate Tofu Pie
Tofu turns to the dark side in this velvety deeply chocolate dessert.

Check out our other yummy tofu dishes for skeptics.

10

Jan


 Top 11 chocolate myths 



Aphrodisiac? Acne inciter? Friend or foe? Here’s the skinny on the world’s most beloved confectionery.

Aphrodisiac? Acne inciter? Friend or foe? Here’s the skinny on the world’s most beloved confectionery.

22

Nov

Recipe: Aztec BarkFit for the gods, dark chocolate and chilies.

Recipe: Aztec Bark
Fit for the gods, dark chocolate and chilies.