Healthy High-Protein Chocolate Lava Cake

Ingredients

• 8 oz cottage cheese (Half of a 16-oz tub)
• 2 eggs
• 4 tbsp powdered monkfruit sweetener (Use 3 to 4 tbsp; substitute another sweetener if desired. It must be powdered.)
• 3 tbsp cacao powder (Use 2.5 tbsp for a less rich cake; the author sometimes uses more.)
• vanilla extract (A small splash)
• sugar-free or regular 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 gone.

3. 3

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

4. 4

   Crack the two eggs into the processed cottage cheese.

5. 5

   Add the cacao powder and stir it into the cottage cheese and eggs.

6. 6

   Stir in 3 to 4 tablespoons of powdered monkfruit sweetener, making sure the sweetener is powdered.

7. 7

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

8. 8

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

9. 9

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

10. 10

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

Notes

The author states that the batch can be divided into two or three servings. Chocolate chips are optional and can be added according to taste. The stated nutrition—approximately 43 g protein and 400 calories—is for the batch and may vary with the cottage cheese, sweetener, and chocolate chips used.

Nutrition per serving

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