How to incorporate chocolate in your breakfast

Why should you eat chocolate for breakfast? 

Dark chocolate is well-known for being packed with essential minerals and vitamins and providing benefits that extend well beyond just taste. But did you know that when you eat, matters just as much as what's inside? Research suggests that morning and evening are the optimal times to eat chocolate to unlock its health benefits.  

A recent study found that eating chocolate in the morning helped regulate appetite, boost mitochondrial function, and even improve sleep. While it may seem counterintuitive, eating chocolate for breakfast didn't lead to weight gain—instead, the opposite was true. It contributed to lower blood sugar levels and increased fat burn.  

These effects may also be caused by chocolate's high concentration of antioxidants and flavanols, which naturally support fat oxidation. It turns out that a little sweetness might be the most nourishing way to start your day. 

 

Other ways chocolate can improve your day 

Improve your day with chocolate–a healthy chocolate breakfast might not only delight your taste buds but also offer a host of benefits. Firstly, this delicious treat helps to lift people's moods and science has the evidence. Thanks to the fact it's rich in cocoa and polyphenols, chocolate has been found to influence moods positively.  

Not only does it boost your mood, but dark chocolate has also been proven to balance cortisol levels, especially in women and when eaten in the morning. Why? It appears that flavonoid-rich dark chocolate can dull the adrenal glands' response to stress, which can help ease feelings of anxiety. Of course, chocolate isn't the answer to all our problems, but perhaps chocolate might be a simple cure the next time you're feeling low.  

Discover our healthy chocolate chip cookies recipe and have a nourishing snack ready for when you're on the move.  

 

Start your day with Venchi chocolate! 

Begin your morning with Venchi chocolate—you'll nourish your body, uplift your mood, and enjoy the rich taste. Below are some delicious chocolate ideas to add to your breakfast menu:  

• Granola bowl & chocolate spread: this is one of the easiest ways to incorporate chocolate into your mornings. Prepare a healthy granola bowl brimming with fresh fruits, oats, nuts, and any other superfoods you love. Then, finish off by drizzling chocolate spread over the top, and feel motivated and focused all morning.  

• Chocolate protein balls: our chocolate protein balls recipe is packed with nutritious ingredients that are perfect to make ahead of time and then store in the fridge. You can experiment with the ingredients you have at home, but the base recipe calls for rolled oats, maple syrup, flaxseeds, coconut flakes, cocoa powder, and chopped-up dark chocolate. These are a simple way to keep your energy levels high during busy days. 

• Green smoothie & dark cocoa: chocolate will make everyone's favorite breakfast on-the-go idea even more delicious. Simply prepare a smoothie and pack it with fresh greens, protein powder, almond butter, a banana, and a generous scoop of high-quality cocoa. This quick smoothie recipe will help you feel full until lunchtime while making you feel like you're eating dessert while being healthy.