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High-Protein Chocolate Lava Cake

A flourless, gooey chocolate lava cake with 43g protein for the whole thing — made with cottage cheese, eggs and cacao. Rich, fudgy and low-carb.

22g protein / serving
200 kcal / serving
45 min
Serves 2

Recipe from YouTube by ShredHappens

Ingredients
  • Cottage cheese8oz (half a 16oz tub)
  • Eggs2 eggs
  • Powdered monkfruit sweetener3-4 tbsp
  • Cacao powder2.5-3 tbsp
  • Vanilla extracta splash
  • Chocolate chipsa sprinkle (optional)
Method
1. Blend 8oz (225g) cottage cheese in a food processor until smooth; transfer to an oven-safe dish. 2. Crack in the 2 eggs and mix until combined. 3. Add the cacao powder (3 tbsp for a richer taste). 4. Stir in 3-4 tbsp powdered monkfruit or sweetener of choice. 5. Add a splash of vanilla extract and mix thoroughly. 6. Sprinkle chocolate chips on top if desired. 7. Bake at 350F (175C) for 30-35 minutes. 8. Remove, cool 2 minutes and enjoy.