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Low-Calorie Protein Chocolate Lava Mug Cake
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Low-Calorie Protein Chocolate Lava Mug Cake

8 minServes 1Nutri-Score B€
from @bakeswith_a14 imports0 cooked
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what you need

Ingredients

1 person
  • cocoa powder (unsweetened)Pantry10 g
  • chocolate protein powderPantry15 g
  • flourGrains10 g
  • granulated sweetenerPantry10 g
  • baking powderPantry2 g
  • salt (pinch)Spices1 g
  • milk (any kind, low-fat works)Dairy60 ml
  • dark chocolate (broken into a small piece for the molten centre)Pantry10 g

per serving

Nutrition

194kcal

Carbs
22 g
Proteins
13 g
Fat
6 g
Adapt tools

what you’ll use

Tools

  • mug
  • Microwave

step by step

Method

  1. Mix the dry ingredients

    • Put the cocoa powder, protein powder, flour, sweetener, baking powder and salt in a mug.
    • Stir with a spoon until evenly combined and no lumps remain.
    Step 1

  2. Add the milk

    • Pour in the milk and stir until you get a thick, smooth batter.
    • Scrape down the sides of the mug so the batter is level.
    Step 2

  3. Insert the chocolate centre

    • Push the piece of dark chocolate into the middle of the batter so it is fully covered.
    Step 3

  4. Microwave

    • Microwave on high until the cake has risen and the top is just set, keeping the centre molten.
    • Do not overcook or the centre will dry out.
    Step 4

  5. Serve

    • Let the mug cake rest for a moment, then eat straight away while the chocolate centre is still melting.
    Step 5
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