Quick Chocolate Treats…..
When it’s 9:47 p.m., the dishes are somehow all dirty again, your socks don’t match (and you kinda don’t care), and then—BAM.
That sweet tooth just slaps.
Outta nowhere.
You’re not just hungry, you’re chocolate-hungry. The feral kind. The “I’d lick Nutella off a spoon in the dark if I had to” kind.

Welcome to my life at least twice a week.

Sometimes it hits me while I’m doom-scrolling through TikTok and someone’s making lava cake like it’s no big deal. Sometimes it’s because I remember brownies exist. And sometimes? It’s just hormones. Who knows. What I do know is, I’m not whipping out flour and separating eggs like I’m on Bake Off. I need something fast. Dirty fast. One bowl, two spoons, maybe a microwave. Minimal cleanup, maximum cocoa.

So if you’re like me—a messy dessert gremlin with little impulse control and a serious chocolate craving—buckle up. I’ve got your back. And I promise, no judgment if you eat half of this stuff with your fingers.

🍫 The Infamous Mug Brownie (Yes, It Works. Mostly.)

So. First up: The legend.

The microwave mug brownie.

If you’ve ever been betrayed by a Pinterest recipe, I feel you. I’ve made mug brownies that came out tasting like chocolatey drywall. But this version? Actually moist. Actually edible. Shocking, I know.

What you need:

  • 2 tbsp cocoa powder (unsweetened, but honestly, I’ve used Swiss Miss in a crisis)
  • 4 tbsp sugar
  • 2 tbsp flour
  • Pinch of salt
  • 2 tbsp vegetable oil
  • 2 tbsp water
  • Optional: chocolate chips, Nutella blob, or crushed Oreos if you’re chaotic

Mix all of it right in the mug, microwave it for like 60–90 seconds (depending on your microwave’s mood), and then wait—just 30 seconds before you dig in. It will be lava-hot and you will burn your mouth and regret everything. I’ve learned nothing.

🥄 The No-Shame Chocolate Chip Spoonful

Okay. So. This one’s not even a recipe.

It’s… an experience.

You take a spoon.
Or scoop of peanut butter (or almond butter if you’re trying to pretend you’re healthy).
You stick a few dark chocolate chips in it.
Maybe sprinkle sea salt if you’re feeling fancy.
Shove it in your face.

That’s it. That’s the treat.

I used to do this in college when I couldn’t afford groceries, and honestly? Still hits. Somehow feels more wholesome than eating chocolate straight but equally satisfying.

🍫 Chocolate Greek Yogurt Bark (AKA “Look at me being responsible”)

This is the kind of thing you make when you want dessert, but you also want to feel like you’ve got your life together. (You don’t. But the illusion matters.)

Ingredients:

  • 1 cup Greek yogurt
  • 2 tbsp cocoa powder
  • 1–2 tbsp maple syrup or honey
  • A handful of chopped nuts, berries, or whatever’s dying in your fridge
  • Chocolate chips or shavings

What to do:

Mix it all together. Spread it on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Freeze for like an hour. Break into chunks.

Boom. It’s cold, it’s creamy, and it tricks your brain into thinking you’ve made a wellness choice. I eat this in yoga pants I never do yoga in.

🍫 3-Ingredient Chocolate Banana Pancake Bites (sounds fake, isn’t)

Alright this one was a happy accident.

Backstory: I had two bananas going all weird and spotty, and I had this moment where I was like—”Am I gonna freeze them like a responsible adult?” No. I mashed them up and added chocolate chips. Then I threw in some pancake mix and spooned it onto a skillet.

GUYS. THEY SLAPPED.

Fluffy banana-chocolate nuggets you can eat with your fingers. Not even pancakes anymore. More like pancake-adjacent goo pillows.

Optional: Drizzle melted chocolate on top and call it dessert. Or breakfast. Or survival.

😵‍💫 That Time I Tried to Make Truffles

Okay, story time.

Once, I tried to impress this guy I liked by making homemade chocolate truffles. I thought, “It’ll be romantic and gourmet and effortless.” LOL.

What actually happened: I forgot to chill the ganache, rolled it into sad blobs that melted in my hands, and then accidentally dusted them with garlic powder instead of cocoa. I wish I was joking.

He still ate one. I still cringe. But I did learn a thing or two, so here’s a stripped-down, no-disaster version:

Easy Cheater Truffles:

  • 1 bag chocolate chips
  • ½ cup heavy cream (or even coconut cream!)
  • Melt them together, stir ‘til smooth
  • Chill the goo for like 2 hours
  • Roll into balls and coat with cocoa powder, sprinkles, or crushed cereal if you’re wild

They’re messy. But so are we.

🧁 Lazy Chocolate Pudding Hack

You know those pudding cups you used to get in your lunchbox? The ones that were weirdly good and probably full of unpronounceables?

Yeah. We’re upgrading those.

What you need:

  • 1 ripe avocado (don’t leave, trust me)
  • ¼ cup cocoa powder
  • ¼ cup maple syrup or honey
  • A splash of almond or oat milk
  • Pinch of salt
  • Splash of vanilla

Blend until smooth. You will not taste the avocado. If you do, throw in some extra sweetener and a spoonful of peanut butter. Tastes like mousse. Feels like a lie. But a delicious one.

Final Thoughts (AKA Ramblings) About Quick Chocolate Treats

Look, quick chocolate treats aren’t gonna solve world peace. They won’t do your laundry or make your ex apologize or keep your kids from sticking popcorn in the DVD player. (RIP, 2013.)

But sometimes? They’re exactly what you need. A sweet moment in a weird day. A sticky spoon of joy. A bite of “yes, I deserve this” at 11 p.m. while watching bad TV in your least presentable pajamas.

So don’t overthink it. Don’t wait for the perfect moment. Just make the thing. Burn your mouth. Laugh about it. Text your best friend a blurry pic of your mug brownie.

And if all else fails?

You can always just eat the chocolate chips straight from the bag.

We’ve all been there. https://kohopoho.com/gluten-free-snacks/.

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