Protein-Packed Costco Chocolate Lava Cakes
Deliciously indulgent yet nutritious chocolate lava cakes packed with protein, perfect for satisfying your sweet cravings guilt-free.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: High Protein
Ingredients
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- 1 cup Greek yogurt or cottage cheese
- 1 cup protein powder (whey or plant-based)
- 1/4 cup reduced-fat dairy (low-fat milk or cream cheese)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup almond flour or coconut flour
- 1/3 cup cocoa powder
- Cooking spray for greasing
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and prepare baking sheets.
- Mix in a large bowl 1 cup of Greek yogurt with 1 cup of protein powder, 1/4 cup of reduced-fat dairy, and 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract until smooth.
- Incorporate 1/2 cup of your light flour alternative and 1/3 cup of cocoa powder, mixing until combined.
- Portion the batter into greased ramekins or muffin tins, filling them about 3/4 full.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes, ensuring they have a soft, molten center.
- Cool for 5 minutes before serving.
- Unmold and carefully turn out onto plates to enjoy.
Notes
For serving, add a dollop of Greek yogurt or a scoop of low-fat ice cream, and drizzle with dark chocolate or caramel.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cake
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 5mg
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