December 8, 2022
Christmas Chocolate Lava Cake
Christmas Chocolate Lava Cake
INGREDIENTS
- 30g Chocolate Protein Powder (Quality Gourmet Chocolate Powder - you will find here at the gym)
- 5g Cacao Powder
- 4g Baking Powder
- 130g Low Fat Greek Yoghurt (Plain or flavoured)
- 15g Sweetener (you can use any sweetener such as stevia, erythritol etc)
- 190ml Water
Sauce Ingredients
- 15g Chocolate Protein Powder
- 60ml Unsweetened Almond Milk (may need to use more or less depending on your protein powder)
- 3g Cocoa Powder
METHOD
- Microwave for 2 - 4 minutes taking it out every 30 seconds to avoid overflowing. Leave it out for 10 - 15 seconds and continue.
- Or bake in the oven at 180 degrees Celsius for 15 - 20 minutes (depending on the oven)
- It is important to use a HIGH quality protein powder & make sure to keep an eye on it while it’s baking especially if you’re using a microwave.
- Brands & certain ingredients can be substituted to your own liking if needed.
Ingredients 70 g chocolate protein powder 2 tbsp raw cacao powder (replace cocoa 1:1) 170 g smooth peanut butter 5 tbsp milk of choice (add 1 extra tbsp if mixture feels too thick) 3 tbsp maple syrup Optional: ½ tsp vanilla extract or a pinch of salt (helps balance cacao’s bitterness) For the Chocolate Topping 100 g dark chocolate (70% or higher) 1 tsp coconut oil Instructions Step 1 Mix the peanut butter, maple syrup and milk in a large bowl. Step 2 Add the protein powder and cacao and mix to form a smooth dough. Step 3 Roll out between two pieces of baking paper to your preferred thickness. Use a Christmas tree cookie cutter to cut out Christmas tree shapes. Freeze for 30-60 minutes Step 4 Break up the dark chocolate into a heat-proof bowl and add the coconut oil. Melt in the microwave, then drizzle on top of the chilled brownies ensuring the sides are covered. Step 5 Freeze again for around 10 minutes or until the chocolate is set. Nutrition and Cooking Times Prep time: 30 minutes | Freeze time: 60 minutes | Total time: 1 hour 30 minutes Nutrient Value: Calories: 210kcal | Protein: 10g | Fat: 18g | Carbohydrates: 13g
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