Cheat's Healthy Chocolate Lava Cake
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VEGETARIAN
GLUTEN FREE
(serves 2)
Ingredients:
1 cup dried dates
2 & 1/2 tbsp coconut oil
1/3 cup coconut sugar
1 tsp vanilla extract
1 egg
1/2 cup almond meal
1 tsp baking powder
1/2 tsp bi-carb soda
Pinch of Peruvian pink salt
1/4 cup raw cacao powder
4 squares of dark chocolate
Ice-cream, to serve
Method:
1)Preheat oven to 180 degrees Celsius.
2) Cover the dates in boiling water and allow to stand for at least 15 minutes. Puree the dates and few spoonfuls of the soaking liquid in a food processor until a smooth paste forms.
3) Mix date paste, coconut oil and coconut sugar until well combined. Stir in egg and vanilla.
4) Add dry ingredients and mix well, then divide among two 375ml ramekins.
5) Place 2 squares of dark chocolate in the centre of each pudding. Push down gently then spread the pudding mixture to completely cover the chocolate pieces.
6) Bake for 18-20 minutes, or until just cooked through.
7) Serve immediately with ice-cream.
Submitted By:
Julia @JLFitNutrition