High Protein Chocolate Lava Cake
High Protein Chocolate Lava Cake
Ingredients
- 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/4 cup protein powder, chocolate or unflavored
- 1/4 cup almond flour
- 1/4 cup sweetener, e.g., erythritol, stevia
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- Pinch salt
- 1/4 cup unsweetened almond milk
- 1/4 cup unsweetened applesauce
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 large egg
- 2 tablespoons dark chocolate chips, optional
Instructions
- 1
In a bowl, combine the unsweetened cocoa powder, protein powder, almond flour, sweetener, baking powder, and a pinch of salt. Whisk these dry ingredients together until well combined.
⏱️ 3 min
- 2
In a separate bowl, add the unsweetened almond milk, unsweetened applesauce, vanilla extract, and the large egg. Whisk these wet ingredients together until fully incorporated.
⏱️ 2 min
- 3
Pour the wet ingredients mixture into the bowl with the dry ingredients. Mix until the batter is just combined and smooth. Be careful not to overmix.
⏱️ 3 min
- 4
If desired, gently fold in the 2 tablespoons of dark chocolate chips into the batter.
⏱️ 1 min
- 5
Lightly grease two ramekins with cooking spray to prevent sticking.
⏱️ 1 min
- 6
Divide the prepared batter evenly between the two greased ramekins.
⏱️ 1 min
- 7
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Once preheated, place the ramekins in the oven and bake for 12-15 minutes. The edges should be set, but the center should still be slightly soft for the lava effect.
⏱️ 15 min•🌡️ 375
- 8
Carefully remove the ramekins from the oven. Let them cool slightly for a few minutes before inverting each cake onto a plate. Serve immediately with your preferred toppings, such as fresh berries or a dusting of powdered sugar.
⏱️ 4 min
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Nutrition Facts (per serving)
High Protein Chocolate Lava Cake
- 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/4 cup protein powder, chocolate or unflavored
- 1/4 cup almond flour
- 1/4 cup sweetener, e.g., erythritol, stevia
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- Pinch salt
- 1/4 cup unsweetened almond milk
- 1/4 cup unsweetened applesauce
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 large egg
- 2 tablespoons dark chocolate chips, optional
Instructions
- 1
In a bowl, combine the unsweetened cocoa powder, protein powder, almond flour, sweetener, baking powder, and a pinch of salt. Whisk these dry ingredients together until well combined.
⏱️ 3 min - 2
In a separate bowl, add the unsweetened almond milk, unsweetened applesauce, vanilla extract, and the large egg. Whisk these wet ingredients together until fully incorporated.
⏱️ 2 min - 3
Pour the wet ingredients mixture into the bowl with the dry ingredients. Mix until the batter is just combined and smooth. Be careful not to overmix.
⏱️ 3 min - 4
If desired, gently fold in the 2 tablespoons of dark chocolate chips into the batter.
⏱️ 1 min - 5
Lightly grease two ramekins with cooking spray to prevent sticking.
⏱️ 1 min - 6
Divide the prepared batter evenly between the two greased ramekins.
⏱️ 1 min - 7
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Once preheated, place the ramekins in the oven and bake for 12-15 minutes. The edges should be set, but the center should still be slightly soft for the lava effect.
⏱️ 15 min•🌡️ 375 - 8
Carefully remove the ramekins from the oven. Let them cool slightly for a few minutes before inverting each cake onto a plate. Serve immediately with your preferred toppings, such as fresh berries or a dusting of powdered sugar.
⏱️ 4 min