The last time we featured chocolate on Meatless Mondays from A-Z, I failed miserably. When I chose Xocolatl for this week’s ingredient, it was my chance to redeem myself. So when I found myself in the kitchen on Sunday on the fourth failed attempt, I was honestly frustrated.
With my final 1/3 cup of applesauce, I tried again and prayed it would work this time. My goal was for a chocolate cake that everyone can enjoy without sacrificing your diet. Gluten free, dairy free, egg free, soy free – a protein cake that all my friends could enjoy!
With no extra ingredients to waste, I photographed the last batch before testing. With the final photos taken, I brought the bowl to Kirk for approval and told him he had to be honest.
Since I’m sharing the recipe, you can guess the outcome of that conversation, right? The full story is that Kirk didn’t like the sauce that I used (he’s not a fan of bitter chocolate), but loved the cake. I really enjoy bittersweet chocolate, so the sauce is perfect for my tastes. If you’re not a fan of that type of chocolate, just leave it off.
- 20 grams Peanut Flour Defatted
- 20 grams Vega All-in-One Nutritional Shake
- 1 tablespoon baking stevia
- 1 teaspoon cocoa powder
- 1/4 teaspoon cornstarch
- 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/8 teaspoon salt
- 1/3 cup unsweetened applesauce
- 1 teaspoon cocoa powder
- 8 drops vanilla stevia
- 4 teaspoons water
- Mix together peanut flour through applesauce in a microwave-safe bowl. Stir well until everything is very well combined and creamy. Microwave on high for 3 minutes.
- In a small bowl, mix together cocoa powder through stevia to make a cocoa sauce. Pour sauce over hot cake and serve immediately.
The final product is is a nutritious snack that you can feel good about enjoying! This chocolate protein cake is packed with 18.8g of protein, 30.7g of carbs, and 3g of fat (adding up to 234 calories).
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Questions for you:
- Do you prefer your chocolate bittersweet or purely sweet?
- If you can only have one type, do you choose white, milk or dark chocolate?