Mediterranean Apples & Cocoa (Healthy 4-Ingredient Dessert!)

A warm, chocolaty, naturally sweet recipe inspired by Mediterranean whole-food desserts. Perfect for weight-loss friendly snacking!

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Ingredients

• 2 medium apples, peeled and chopped

• 1 tablespoon cocoa powder (unsweetened)

• 1 tablespoon honey or 2 dates blended (optional but Mediterranean!)

• ½ teaspoon cinnamon

• ⅓ cup water

• Optional add-ins:

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil (Mediterranean richness)

  • 1 tablespoon walnuts or almonds, chopped

  • 1 teaspoon sesame seeds or tahini on top

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Instructions

1. Prepare the apples:
   Peel and chop apples into small cubes for faster cooking.

2. Cook:
   Add apples, water, cinnamon, and cocoa powder to a small pan.
   Cook over medium heat for 8–10 minutes, stirring until apples soften.

3. Sweeten (optional):
   Add honey or blended dates and stir until everything is glossy and chocolatey.

4. Mash or leave chunky:

   • Mash for a pudding-like texture

   • Or leave in soft chunks like a warm dessert bowl

5. Finish Mediterranean-style:
   Drizzle 1 tsp olive oil or tahini, then top with nuts.

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Serve With

• Greek yogurt

• Warm oats

• Cottage cheese

• Over toast

• Or eat warm as a dessert bowl!

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Tastes Like

A rich chocolate-apple pudding with cinnamon and Mediterranean warmth — sweet, comforting, and super healthy.