Description
Indulge in this decadent Protein Lava Cake that’s not only gluten-free but also low in sugar. With a rich molten center, this single-serve dessert is a guilt-free delight for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
Dry Ingredients:
- 1 scoop (30g) chocolate protein powder
- 1 tablespoon unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 tablespoon almond flour
- 1 tablespoon granulated erythritol or monk fruit sweetener
- 1/4 teaspoon baking powder
- pinch of salt
Wet Ingredients:
- 1 large egg
- 2 tablespoons unsweetened almond milk
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
Center:
- 1/2 tablespoon dark chocolate chips or a square of 85% dark chocolate
- nonstick spray or coconut oil (for greasing)
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F and grease a 6-ounce ramekin.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: Combine protein powder, cocoa powder, almond flour, erythritol, baking powder, and salt.
- Mix Wet Ingredients: Whisk egg, almond milk, and vanilla extract in a separate bowl.
- Combine Mixtures: Stir wet ingredients into dry until just combined.
- Layer Batter: Pour half the batter, add chocolate in center, then cover with remaining batter.
- Bake: Bake for 10-12 minutes until edges set but center is soft.
- Rest and Serve: Let it rest for 1-2 minutes, then invert onto a plate and serve warm.
Notes
- For extra richness, use almond butter or peanut butter in the center instead of chocolate.
- Avoid overbaking to keep the molten center intact.
- Use plant-based protein powder for a dairy-free option.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cake
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 170mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 9g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 185mg
