12 gluten-free chocolate recipes to sweeten your Easter

From espresso brownies to keto-friendly homemade chocolates, these irresistible gluten-free recipes will provide your Easter treat hit without derailing your health goals.

Forget hot cross buns. If there’s one thing Easter is synonymous with, it’s chocolate.

On average, Australians consume approximately 6kg of chocolate per person annually, earning us a much-deserved place among the upper echelon of chocoholics globally.

And Easter is our time to shine, with Roy Morgan research revealing Aussies are expected to shell out close to $2.05 billion on foods including chocolates and easter eggs during the egg-cellent season.

Because what’s not to love about the annual tradition of gifting, hiding and – in our case – overindulging – in chocolate eggs, bunnies and bilbies (remember when they tried to make that a thing?).

Arguably the most delicious weekend on the holiday calendar, Easter is a time for not only walking on egg shells, but devouring them, too, with a sweet assortment of hollow, filled and flavoured treats taking centre stage in our celebrations – and our bellies.

Your chocolate intake doesn’t need to be limited to Easter eggs.

But partaking in this beloved chocolate-laden long weekend doesn’t have to mean sidelining our health goals.

In honour of the decadent weekend, we’ve compiled a collection of deliciously irresistible – and gluten-free – chocolate recipes to help you enjoy your treats without the sugar high.

12 swoon-worthy chocolate recipes to sweeten your Easter

1. Luke Hines’ gluten-free one-pan chocolate mud cake

It’s rich, decadent and oh-so-delicious. Grab a spoon because you’ll be devouring this gooey gluten-free mud cake straight from the pan.

2. Five-ingredient Bounty-licious chocolate bars recipe

Satisfy your sweet tooth with this recipe for easy-to-make, five-ingredient Bounty-licious bites. They’re gluten-free, dairy-free and totally delicious.

3. The only flourless chocolate cake recipe you’ll ever need

If you’re looking for a go-to flourless chocolate cake, this is it. It’s perfectly fudgy and gooey - a masterpiece in gluten-free decadence.

Whip up some deliciously healthy choc-cherry bombs.

4. Chocolate cherry bombs

Cherry Ripe, but not as you know it. These choc-cherry bombs are healthier take on the classic Aussie choccy, packed with the cherry flavour we love, without the refined sugar.

4. Keto-friendly homemade chocolate

Who says you can’t have your keto chocolate and eat it, too? There’s no need to sacrifice the sweet stuff entirely if you’re following a keto diet. To get into the Easter spirit, you can even pick up some moulds and make your own themed chocolate treats.

5. Chocolate mousse torte with blueberries

You had us at chocolate mousse. Not only is this wickedly decadent chocolate torte unbelievably delicious, it’s also gluten free and raw, which means no baking required. Winning.

6. Gluten-free chocolate crackles

A gluten- and dairy-free version of every kids’ favourite party treat? Don’t mind if we do.

These easy gluten-free chocolate crackles are so moreish they’ll never know they’re healthy.

7. Vegan chocolate bar with pomegranate seeds

This vegan chocolate block, studded with pretty-in-pink pomegranate arils, tastes as good as it looks.

And it’s made with all-natural ingredients making it a great option to reach for when the chocolate cravings hit.

8. Chocolate orange bliss balls

If you’re looking for a sweet pick-me-up that’s ready in no time, these no-bake choc-orange bliss balls are the treat for you. Simply blitz, shape into balls and enjoy.

Espresso plus chocolate equals a heavenly Easter treat.

9. Gluten-free espresso chocolate brownies

Indulge your sweet tooth and your coffee senses with these epic espresso chocolate brownies.

They’re gluten-free, dairy-free and packed with healthy fats making them the ultimate afternoon pick-me-up.

11. Choc peanut butter breakfast pudding

Who says you can’t have chocolate for breakfast? Get your day off to a sweet start with this naturally protein-packed choc chia pudding.

12. Gluten-free tiramisu granola

This nutty chocolate-laced gluten-free tiramisu granola is the stuff of which breakfast dreams and late-night snacks are made.

It’s ideal as a yoghurt topper or for spooning straight from the jar.

Get more healthy recipes in The House of Wellness magazine featuring celebrity fitness trainer Jono Castano, out March 25.