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Cottage Cheese Lava Cake (Chocolate Protein Recipe)

A rich and gooey chocolate lava cake made with cottage cheese for a protein boost.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 220

Ingredients
  

Cake Batter
  • 1 cup cottage cheese preferably low-fat
  • 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1/2 cup protein powder chocolate flavored
  • 1/4 cup honey or maple syrup
  • 1/4 cup unsweetened almond milk
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
Chocolate Filling
  • 1/2 cup dark chocolate chips or chopped dark chocolate
  • 1 tablespoon coconut oil or butter

Method
 

Prepare the Chocolate Filling
  1. In a small saucepan, melt the dark chocolate chips and coconut oil over low heat, stirring until smooth.
  2. Remove from heat and set aside to cool slightly.
Make the Cake Batter
  1. In a mixing bowl, combine cottage cheese, cocoa powder, protein powder, honey, almond milk, vanilla extract, baking powder, and salt.
  2. Whisk until the mixture is smooth and well combined.
Assemble the Lava Cakes
  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. Grease the ramekins with cooking spray or butter and place them on a baking sheet.
  3. Pour a layer of cake batter into each ramekin, filling them about halfway.
  4. Add a spoonful of the melted chocolate filling in the center of each ramekin, then cover with more cake batter until full.
Bake the Lava Cakes
  1. Bake in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes, or until the edges are set but the center is still soft.
  2. Remove from the oven and let cool for 5 minutes before serving.
Serve
  1. Carefully invert each ramekin onto a plate and let the cake slide out.
  2. Serve warm and enjoy the gooey chocolate center!

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 220kcalCarbohydrates: 25gProtein: 15gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 4gFiber: 4gSugar: 10g

Notes

For a sweeter cake, adjust the amount of honey or syrup to taste. Serve with fresh berries or a dollop of yogurt for added flavor.

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