Protein Red Velvet Lava Cake - Big and Good!

    Serves 1
    5 mins prep
    20 mins cook
    25 mins total

    Protein Red Velvet Lava Cake - a big and indulgent dessert for one! This red velvet lava mug cake is made with whole wheat flour and sweetened with protein powder for a truly sugar free and healthy dessert!

    2 servings

    1. Preheat oven to 350°F, and lightly grease a 1 cup (8 oz) ramekin or mug.

    2. In a bowl, mix flour, cocoa, chocolate protein powder and baking powder.

    3. In an a bigger bowl whisk egg, milk, yogurt, red food color and vanilla extract.

    4. Add in dry mix and stir to form a smooth batter. Do not over-mix, or the cake will be too dense.

    5. Transfer ⅔ of the batter into the mug/ramekin.

      Sprinkle on chocolate chips.

      Pour remaining batter on top.

    6. Bake for 20 minutes; Top should be mostly set, but still soft and wobbly. It will harden when cool.

    7. Let cool about 5 minutes, invert onto a plate and dig in!