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Dark Chocolate
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Dark Chocolate
| Nutrient | Per 100 g |
|---|---|
| Energy | 510 kcal |
| Sugars | 62.6 g |
| Fat | 28 g |
| Iron | 2.3 mg |
| Magnesium | 89 mg |
Chocolate recipes vary. Check the label for milk, soya, nuts and other UK declarable allergens.
How to serve Dark Chocolate to babies
6–8 months
Not at this age
Leave dark chocolate out of baby meals because this CoFID row is high in sugar and the NHS advises avoiding foods high in sugar.
12–24 months
Not at this age
Keep it occasional and offer it with a meal rather than as a snack.
Watch out for
- Go easyunder 24 months
Added sugar risks tooth decay and is not needed. Fruit juice counts.
NHS: foods to avoid
Per 100 g from CoFID (17-491). Weaning guidance from NHS. Not medical advice.
Cooking with Dark Chocolate
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Recipes
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Banana and Chocolate Chip Muffins
Video · Sophie Liard
35 min · Serves 12
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No-Sugar Oatmeal Cookies with Nuts, Cherries and Dark Chocolate
Video · Sweet Pastries
45 min · Serves 8
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Peanut Butter Oatmeal Cookies with Dark Chocolate
Video · Simply Craveable Co.
45 min · Serves 10
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Dark Chocolate: common questions
Answers are drawn from the sources named on this page. Not medical or veterinary advice.
Can babies have dark chocolate?
This page does not suggest offering it at any of the stages it covers:
6–8 months (Not at this age): Leave dark chocolate out of baby meals because this CoFID row is high in sugar and the NHS advises avoiding foods high in sugar.
12–24 months (Not at this age): Keep it occasional and offer it with a meal rather than as a snack.
What should I watch out for when giving dark chocolate to a baby?
Added sugar risks tooth decay and is not needed. Fruit juice counts. Source: NHS: foods to avoid.