Description
A rich, gooey, high-protein chocolate lava cake made with cottage cheese, monk fruit sweetener, and cocoa powder in just 90 seconds. Fudgy, molten, and completely satisfying with no added sugar.
Ingredients
1/2 cup (120 g) cottage cheese
1 large egg
2 tbsp (10 g) unsweetened cocoa powder
2 tbsp monk fruit sweetener
1 tsp vanilla extract
1/2 tsp baking powder
1 tbsp (14 g) sugar-free chocolate chips
Pinch of salt
Instructions
1. Blend cottage cheese until completely smooth.
2. Add egg, cocoa powder, monk fruit sweetener, vanilla extract, baking powder, and salt. Blend until fully combined.
3. Pour half of the batter into a microwave-safe ramekin.
4. Place the sugar-free chocolate chips in the center.
5. Cover with the remaining batter.
6. Microwave on high for 60-90 seconds, until the edges are set but the center remains soft.
7. Let rest for 1 minute before serving.
8. Enjoy warm for the best molten lava texture.
Notes
Do not overcook or the lava center will disappear.
Start with 60 seconds if your microwave runs hot.
Use full-fat cottage cheese for the richest texture.
Serve immediately for the best gooey center.
Top with Greek yogurt, berries, or a dusting of cocoa powder if desired.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 minute 30 seconds
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Microwave
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cake
- Calories: 240
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 430mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 21g
- Cholesterol: 195mg