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Valentine’s Day Desserts and Snacks: Chocolate Day!

By Holly Darnell, RD

February 7, 2025

With Valentine’s Day around the corner, you want to start planning for dessert, particularly of the chocolate kind. And if you’re also wanting to have a more health-minded dessert, you’ve come to the right place.

These Valentine’s Day desserts are not only balanced in macronutrients (carbohydrates, fat and protein) — with an assist from some of Ancient Nutrition’s best supplements— but are also high in multiple micronutrients because of high-nutrient ingredients. They’re also delicious and will satisfy that sweet tooth.

We also go beyond just the dessert idea, as sometimes you also want that Val Day chocolate snack, maybe even after a workout. We’ve got you covered from morning til night with chocolate fun.

1. Chocolate protein donuts

A variation on the typical donut but with more protein, a protein donut will usually necessitate a protein powder (see below) in order for it to be considered a legit “protein donut.” (Many so-called protein donuts out there are pretty low in protein, so make ours!)

• Prep time: 15 min

• Total time: 45 min

• Servings: 6

• Supplement ingredient: Bone Broth Protein Chocolate

• Calories per serving: 132

• Macros: 18 grams of carbs, 4 grams of fat, 10 grams of protein

• Key nutrient info: 3.9 grams of fiber, just 2.2 grams of sugar, high in manganese and copper

2. Dark chocolate protein smoothie

Whip up this simple and easy dark chocolate protein smoothie and give both your taste buds and stomach some extra love. It's powered by Bone Broth Protein Chocolate, a hearty and delicious flavor full of gut and joint benefits.

• Total time: 3 min

• Servings: 1

• Supplement ingredient: Bone Broth Protein Chocolate

• Calories per serving: 224

• Macros: 18 grams of carbohydrates, 7 grams of fat, 23 grams of protein

• Key nutrient info: 2.9 grams of fiber, just 7 grams of sugar

3. Hot chocolate

The colder seasons and hot chocolate are synonymous. Plus is there anything more romantic? Now try this high-protein version for better nutrition that will keep you deliciously full for hours.

• Prep time: 5 min

• Total time: 10 min

• Servings: 2

• Supplement ingredient: Multi Collagen Protein Chocolate or Unflavored

• Calories per serving: 246

• Macros: 17 grams of carbs, 11 grams of fat, 24 grams of protein

• Key nutrient info: 3.2 grams of fiber, high in many vitamins and minerals

4. Chocolate chia seed pudding

The chocolate version of chia seed pudding makes this more dessert-like and, frankly, more fun. Thankfully, it’s an incredibly easy recipe to make and takes just under 10 minutes. It’s also both high in protein and fiber, a win-win.

• Prep time: 10 min

• Total time: 4 hrs

• Servings: 2

• Supplement ingredient: Bone Broth Protein Chocolate

• Calories per serving: 306

• Macros: 29 grams of carbs, 12 grams of fat, 27 grams of protein

• Key nutrient info: 14 grams of fiber, just 7 grams of sugar, high in multiple minerals

5. Chocolate protein bars

Want to make your own sports bar? This is your shot and it's easy as can be. These nutrient-dense ingredients blend together very easily and deliver a perfectly balanced chocolate protein bar.

• Prep time: 30 min

• Total time: 2 hrs 30 min

• Servings: 12

• Supplement ingredient: Multi Collagen Protein Chocolate

• Calories per serving: 204

• Macros: 15 grams of carbs, 14 grams of fat, 8 grams of protein

• Key nutrient info: 3.3 grams of fiber, just 5.8 grams of sugar

6. Chocolate cookie dough protein balls

In need of a health-focused, portable, easy-to-make snack? Then you’ll love our no-refrigeration-needed chocolate “cookie dough” vegan protein balls. They’re a great way to use a bunch of ingredients you probably already have at home.

• Prep time: 5 min

• Total time: 1 hour

• Servings: 6

• Supplement ingredient: Plant Protein+ Chocolate

• Calories per serving: 78

• Macros: 4 grams of carbs, 6 grams of fat, 4 grams of protein

• Key nutrient info: 0.8 grams of fiber, just 0.4 grams of sugar

7. Skillet brownie

The skillet brownie is the latest twist on the classic brownie, and this variation is here to stay because it’s easy to whip together and delivers the goodness, especially with the quality ingredients we recommend below.

• Prep time: 10 min

• Total time: 45 min

• Servings: 4

• Supplement ingredient: Whey Protein Chocolate

• Calories per serving: 146

• Macros: 15 grams of carbs, 7 grams of fat, 9 grams of protein

• Key nutrient info: 2.2 grams of fiber, just 6.6 grams of sugar, high in vitamin A

8. Chocolate mug cake

What if I told you that you can make a chocolate cake in under five minutes and not only can it be healthy but even high in protein? Believe! Welcome to a chocolate protein mug cake, with 35 grams of protein!

• Prep time: 3 min

• Total time: 5 min

• Servings: 1-2

• Supplement ingredient: Whey Protein Chocolate

• Calories per serving: 374

• Macros: 24 grams of carbs, 18 grams of fat, 35 grams of protein

• Key nutrient info: 8.1 grams of fiber, only 5.2 grams of sugar, high in multiple minerals and vitamins

9. Mexican chocolate cake with cinnamon buttercream

Ready to make one of the tastiest chocolate cakes? This Mexican chocolate cake uses two favorite spices, cinnamon and cayenne, along with cocoa and other ingredients that marry beautifully. The cinnamon-flavored buttercream is the literal icing on the cake!

• Prep time: 15 min

• Total time: 3 hrs

• Servings: 12

• Supplement ingredient: Multi Collagen Advanced Lean powder

• Calories per serving: 356

• Macros: 42 grams of carbs, 20 grams of fat, 9 grams of protein

• Key nutrient info: 5.9 grams of fiber, high in several minerals

10. Flourless chocolate cake

This flourless chocolate cake recipe comes with a divine coconut milk ganache. Ganache is typically made with heavy cream and chocolate, and thus is extremely high in calories and sugar. But ours is made with nutrition-packed coconut milk and dairy-free chocolate chips.

• Prep time: 30 min

• Total time: 2 hours

• Servings: 12

• Supplement ingredient: Bone Broth Protein Chocolate

• Calories per serving: 312

• Macros: 24 grams of carbs, 23 grams of fat, 5 grams of protein

• Key nutrient info: 3.7 grams of fiber