Description
Indulge in the rich and delicious Cottage Cheese Lava Cake (Chocolate Protein Recipe) for a guilt-free dessert that satisfies your chocolate cravings! This quick and easy recipe is low in sugar, high in protein, and can be prepared in just minutes. Perfect for a solo treat or impressing guests at any gathering, this single-serving cake features a gooey molten center that oozes chocolatey goodness with each bite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1/2 cup cottage cheese
- 2 tbsp cocoa powder
- 2 tbsp chocolate protein powder
- 1 egg
- 1 tbsp semi-sweet chocolate chips
Instructions
- In a microwave-safe bowl or mug, combine the cottage cheese, cocoa powder, chocolate protein powder, and egg. Mix until well combined.
- Stir in the semi-sweet chocolate chips until evenly distributed.
- Microwave the mixture on high for 90 seconds. The top should be mostly set while the inside remains gooey.
- Allow it to cool slightly for about one minute before serving. Enjoy with toppings like Greek yogurt or whipped cream if desired.
- Prep Time: 2 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 minute
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Microwave
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 80mg