High-Protein Cottage Cheese Lava Cake
A rich, indulgent molten chocolate cake with a healthy twist, packed with protein from cottage cheese.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 2 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Healthy
Ingredients
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- 1 cup low-fat cottage cheese (240g)
- 2 large eggs
- 1/4 cup cocoa powder (30g)
- 1/4 cup granulated sweetener (50g)
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 pinch salt
- 1 tablespoon dark chocolate chips (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and lightly grease ramekins.
- Blend the cottage cheese and eggs until smooth.
- Mix in cocoa powder, sweetener, vanilla, baking powder, and salt.
- Fold in dark chocolate chips if desired.
- Pour the batter into the ramekins, leaving space at the top.
- Bake for about 20-25 minutes until edges are firm and center is soft.
- Cool for a few minutes before removing from ramekins.
- Flip onto a plate and serve warm.
Notes
Pair with Greek yogurt or vanilla ice cream. Can store in the fridge for up to three days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 360mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 180mg