Healthy High-Protein Chocolate Lava Cake

Ingredients

• 8 oz cottage cheese (Half of a 16-ounce tub)
• 2 eggs
• 4 tbsp powdered monkfruit sweetener (Use 3 to 4 tablespoons; substitute another sweetener if desired. The sweetener must be powdered.)
• 3 tbsp cacao powder (Use 2.5 tablespoons for a less-rich cake; the author sometimes uses more.)
• vanilla extract (A small splash)
• sugar-free or chocolate chips (Optional but highly recommended; use a sprinkle or as many as desired)

Steps

1. 1

   Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).

2. 2

   Process the cottage cheese in a small food processor until smooth and the curds are removed.

3. 3

   Transfer the smooth cottage cheese to a small oven-safe bowl.

4. 4

   Crack the eggs into the processed cottage cheese.

5. 5

   Add the cacao powder and powdered monkfruit sweetener. Use powdered sweetener rather than granulated sweetener, as emphasized in the source.

6. 6

   Add a small splash of vanilla extract and mix thoroughly until the batter is smooth and evenly combined.

7. 7

   If using chocolate chips, sprinkle them over the top of the batter. Shake the bowl gently so some of the chips become partially submerged, creating the lava-cake effect.

8. 8

   Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 33 to 35 minutes.

9. 9

   Remove the cake from the oven and let it cool for 2 to 3 minutes before serving.

Notes

The author states that the entire batch contains approximately 43 g protein and 400 calories, though the final nutrition will vary with the cottage cheese, sweetener, and optional chocolate chips used. The dessert is suitable for meal prep, but the source does not specify storage or reheating instructions.

Nutrition per serving

• dessert
• baked
• high-protein
• low-carb
• keto-friendly
• chocolate
• meal-prep
• vegetarian