If you are currently trying to lose pregnancy weight by following the Lose Baby Weight healthy eating plans, you would know that we say that nothing is off limits.
So if you do fancy enjoying a chocolate hit at breakfast time, we are here to offer some advice for how it can be done in a healthy way.
The secret is using raw cacao – which is made from cold pressed, un-roasted cocoa beans.
It’s different to cocoa (though you can use cocoa if it’s all you have on hand) as cocoa is raw cacao that’s been roasted, meaning its nutritional value is a bit lower than cacao.
It is commonly found in health food shops, although many supermarkets will stock it in their baking or health food section.
There are many health benefits of including raw cacao in your healthy eating plan.
It’s a mood booster – so it can put a pep in your step without the sugar and fat found in regular milk chocolate. It’s also full of antioxidants, which can protect and repair your body. Good news while you are trying to lose pregnancy weight.
Enjoying a cacao hit for breakfast every now and then is a fun way to mix up your morning routine.
Healthy Homemade Milo
Jam packed with nuts, seeds, and of course cacao – this is a serious boost of nutrition compared to the store bought Milo which is 46% sugar (yes, you read that correctly).
Read more about where sugar might be hiding in your groceries here.
Mix it with warm or cold milk for a sweet treat in the morning. 
Recipe here.
Choc-Mint Overnight Oats
Save yourself time in the morning by preparing the oats the night before.
Soaking your oats makes them easier to digest, and gives you a few extra minutes in bed (if the kids will allow it!). 
Recipe here.
Choc-Berry Chia Pudding
Another great recipe that’s prepared the night before, chia puddings are a tasty and filling way to start the day. 
Recipe here.
Hot Chocolate Smoothie
Enjoying a Healthy Mummy Smoothie is a great way to start your day. Read more on why our smoothies are different here. 
Recipe here.
Chocolate, Avocado and Coconut Pudding
Yes, chocolate pudding for breakfast.
For something really special, prepare this delicious pudding the night before.
Wake up and tuck in to the tasty pudding which is full of the goodness of healthy fats from the avocado and coconut. 
Ingredients
- Approximately 3 3/4 tablespoons cocoa/cacao (30 grams)
- 1 avocado (120 grams)
- 2 teaspoons maple syrup (10 mls)
- 1 small frozen banana (90 grams)
- 3/4 cups coconut milk, reduced fat (200 mls)
- 3 1/4 teaspoons shredded coconut (8 grams)
- 3/4 teaspoons cinnamon (0.8 grams)
Method
- Combine cocoa, avocado (use a ripe but not over-ripe avocado), frozen banana, maple syrup and coconut milk together in a blender until mixed well.
- Place chocolate mix into a small bowl and top with shredded coconut and a sprinkle of cinnamon before serving.
- Serves: 2. Calories per serve: 287.
