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Friday, 24th January 2014
This recipe is an ingenious dessert that can be part of any muscle-building diet.
These chocolate cakes, adorned with antioxidant-rich berries, are easy and quick to make, taste delicious and won't affect your weight loss goals.
Yields 2 servings
Ingredients:
1 large egg
1/2 cup chocolate LA Whey protein powder
2 tbsp almond butter or peanut butter
2 tbsp plain fat-free yogurt
2 tbsp cocoa powder
3 tbsp pure maple syrup
1/2 tsp baking powder
1/2 tsp cinnamon
1/8 tsp salt
1 cup frozen mixed berries
1 1/2 tsp cornstarch
Instructions:
In a large bowl, lightly beat egg and stir in protein powder, nut butter, yoghurt, cocoa, 2 tablespoons maple syrup, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt. Divide mixture between 2 lightly greased coffee mugs and microwave, one at a time, on high for 1½ minutes, or until puffed and set. Let cool 2 minutes before unmoulding.
Stir together frozen berries, 1 tablespoon maple syrup, and cornstarch in a microwave-safe bowl and heat, uncovered, on high for 2 minutes. Stir and heat for an additional 1 minute.
Serve cakes topped with berry sauce.
Nutritional Info (per serving)
Calories - 202kcal
Protein - 29g
Carbs - 10g
Fat - 4g