Heart-Healthy Chocolate-Covered Cream Puffs

Indulge guilt-free with these Heart-Healthy Chocolate-Covered Cream Puffs—an elegant dessert that's as nutritious as it is delightful. Crafted with whole wheat pastry flour and filled with a luscious low-fat Greek yogurt sweetened with honey, these cream puffs deliver a light yet creamy center that feels lavish but won't compromise your health goals. Each puff is dipped in a rich, velvety dark chocolate topping made with heart-friendly almond milk for an extra touch of decadence. With a prep time of just 20 minutes and a golden, crisp shell fresh from the oven, this recipe transforms a classic indulgence into a nourishing treat perfect for any occasion. Perfect for health-conscious dessert lovers, these cream puffs prove that you can satisfy your sweet tooth without sacrificing balance.

Nutriscore Rating: 64/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:25 mins

Total Time:45 mins

Servings: 12

Ingredients

• 0.75 cup Whole wheat pastry flour
• 0.5 cup Water
• 0.25 cup Unsalted butter
• 0.25 teaspoon Salt
• 2 Large egg
• 1 tablespoon Canola oil
• 1 cup Low-fat Greek yogurt
• 1 teaspoon Pure vanilla extract
• 2 tablespoons Honey
• 4 ounces Dark chocolate (70% cocoa or higher)
• 1 tablespoon Almond milk

Directions

Step 1

Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

Step 2

In a medium saucepan, bring water, unsalted butter, and salt to a rolling boil over medium heat.

Step 3

Reduce the heat to low and add the whole wheat pastry flour to the saucepan. Stir continuously with a wooden spoon until a smooth dough forms and pulls away from the sides of the pan.

Step 4

Transfer the dough into a large mixing bowl and allow it to cool slightly for about 5 minutes.

Step 5

Add the eggs, one at a time, into the dough, mixing thoroughly with a hand mixer or wooden spoon until fully incorporated and smooth.

Step 6

Using a tablespoon, drop mounds of dough onto the prepared baking sheet, leaving about 2 inches of space between each mound.

Step 7

Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes or until the puffs are golden brown and puffed. Remove from oven and allow to cool completely on a wire rack.

Step 8

For the filling, in a medium bowl, combine the low-fat Greek yogurt, vanilla extract, and honey. Mix until smooth and set aside.

Step 9

Once the puffs have cooled, use a knife to make a small hole on the side of each puff. Fill a piping bag with the yogurt mixture and fill each puff.

Step 10

Melt the dark chocolate with almond milk in a microwave-safe bowl in intervals of 15 seconds, stirring each time until smooth.

Step 11

Dip the tops of each filled cream puff into the melted chocolate, then place them back on the wire rack to cool and set.

Step 12

Serve the cream puffs once the chocolate has set. Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(773.5g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1876.7

Total Fat 104.3g	0%
Saturated Fat 50.1g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 3.9g
Cholesterol 463.4mg	0%
Sodium 856.1mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 188.4g	0%
Dietary Fiber 25.8g	0%
Total Sugars 91.2g
Protein 54.9g	0%

Vitamin D 175.1IU	0%
Calcium 423.8mg	0%
Iron 18.9mg	0%
Potassium 1664.4mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 49.1%

Protein: 11.5%

Carbs: 39.4%