Jan 8, 2013
So many chocolate cravings, so little time!!
If you agree with that statement, then this post should be the answer to your prayers. This Chocolate Quinoa Flake Microwave Cake recipe takes less than 10 minutes to prep and cook… and eat, if you are a chocolate monster. And I certainly hope you are 😉
Oh yeah, and this recipe is 100% healthy and totally guilt free.
YES. Gimme gimme. Like, now.
So get rid of any boxed mixes and make this instead. You will save a chunk of time from your day while also saving your body from the white sugar, harmful hydrogenated oils and the refined flour in a storebought cake mix. It’s hard to believe that this single-serving Chocolate Quinoa Flake Microwave Cake is filled with fiber and protein and made without butter, eggs and sugar!
This soft and fluffy Chocolate Quinoa Flake Microwave Cake is the perfect breakfast, snack and/or dessert. I love to eat it as is, because it is quick, hassle-free and 100% chocolate, but you can top this with your favorite nut butter, fruit, yogurt, maple syrup, etc, the choices are endless!
Healthy Single-Serving Chocolate Quinoa Flake Microwave Cake
- 1 tbs Ground Flaxseed
- ⅓ cup Unsweetened Vanilla Almond Milk
- ¼ cup Unsweetened Applesauce
- 2 tbs Unsweetened Natural Cocoa Powder
- 2-4 packets Natural Sweetener (stevia, Truvia, etc.)
- ⅛ tsp Salt
- 34g (⅓ cup) Quinoa Flakes
- 1 tsp Double-Acting Baking Powder
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Line a 5″ baking dish with parchment paper or spray with cooking spray.
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In a bowl, stir together the flax, almond milk, applesauce, cocoa powder, sweetener, and salt. Let sit for ~3 minutes.
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Stir in the quinoa flakes, then stir in the baking powder. Scoop batter into the prepared dish and microwave for 3 minutes and 30 seconds, or until surface springs back when touched. Let cool slightly then dig in!
Nutrition Facts
Healthy Single-Serving Chocolate Quinoa Flake Microwave Cake
Amount Per Serving (1 quinoa flake bake)
Calories 220
Calories from Fat 54
% Daily Value*
Fat 6g9%
Sodium 340mg15%
Carbohydrates 38g13%
Fiber 10g42%
Sugar 8g9%
Protein 6g12%
Vitamin A 200IU4%
Vitamin C 8.3mg10%
Calcium 150mg15%
Iron 2.7mg15%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
Only 220 calories and 6g of fat for such a chocolatey breakfast/snack/lunch/dinner/dessert? 😉
I am one happy girl.
Enjoy!
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With love and good eats,
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– Jess
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