Whether you’re trying to lose weight or simply have a sweet tooth, desserts are something no one can resist. But constantly eating unhealthy desserts can drastically impact your overall health. Sugar isn’t just a concern for those trying to lose weight—it affects everyone. It might not show results immediately, but it can have long-term effects that are irreversible. However, giving up on sugar, especially when you have a sweet tooth, is not an easy task. Fit Flavor Kitchen took to Instagram on March 2, 2026, to share a chocolate lava cake recipe packed with 13g protein and just 166 calories—perfect for guilt-free indulgence.
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Whether you are trying to lose weight or trying to stay fit in your 40s, this dessert can satiate your sweet cravings even at midnight. They said, “This dessert helps your goals or ruins them.”
You can have this cake at anytime of the day and even at mid-night. The best part is that, it doesn’t have any unhealthy ingredients that can impact your health. Additionally, it is so quick to make, that even if you are someone with no cooking skill can enjoy it.
Ingredients required for a single serve
- 15g oat flour (blended oats)
- 5g cocoa powder
- 10g protein powder (vanilla or chocolate)
- Sweetener to taste
- Half tsp baking powder
- 35ml almond milk
- 10g chocolate square or a tsp chocolate spread (centre)
Recipe for chocolate lava cake
Here’s the step-by-step process to make guilt-free chocolate lava cake at home:
Step 1: Mix oat flour, cocoa powder, protein powder, sweetener, baking powder, and almond milk together in a bowl.
Step 2: Transfer the ingredients into a small ramekin.
Step 3: Now add chocolate into the mixture, press it in the middle to get a lava burst in the mouth.
Step 4: Microwave it for 25–40s (watch closely)
Step 5: Your chocolate lava cake is ready to satiate your sweet cravings.
They also shared the quantity of nutrients present in the cake. The cake contains around 166 kcal and 13 g of protein.
Pro tip:
Here is the pro-tip you should consider to make your cake even more delicious and healthy.
Use a low-sugar chocolate square for the centre — it melts perfectly and keeps calories in check.
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