The best low calorie lotus lava cake
Cosy, warming and oozing with lotus Biscoff goodness, this low calorie lotus lava cake is the perfect sweet treat for anyone in a calorie deficit! It is super simple to make, requires 6 simple ingredients and bakes in under 20 minutes! Plus, at just 208 calories for this cake, there’s no way you’re going to be able to pass up making this recipe!
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Is there anything better than a warm, gooey molten lava cake? The answer is 1000% no! My 98 calorie chocolate lava cake was such a hit that I just needed to give you guys another flavor. What better way to enjoy a lava cake than with lotus biscoff! This cake is oozing with lotus goodness and satisfies a sweet craving instantly! PLUS, this recipe is single serve which you know I am obsessed with.
It can be so hard to suppress my sweet cravings, especially when you’re already in a calorie deficit. This low calorie lotus lava cake proves that you don’t need to cut out delicious treats to lose weight!
My favorite thing about this recipe is definitely that its single serve! Single serve recipes are one of the most requested (if not the most requested) types of recipes I get on my blog. Anyone on a weight loss journey can tell you how convenient they are. Single serve recipes make just 1 serving so that you aren’t tempted to overeat when losing weight. I know how easy it is to go back for more, especially when it comes to desserts ;).
Low calorie lotus lava cake
Nothing makes my heart sing like a molten lava cake. Chocolate lava cakes were always my go-to because, duh?? CHOCOLATE? But this lotus lava cake definitely holds its own because it is INCREDIBLE! You honestly wouldn’t know that it is so low in calories because it is just so so yummy!
This low calorie lotus lava cake is the perfect quick and easy treat to indulge in whilst staying within your deficit. Whether you’re enjoying this cake after dinner or as a weekend treat with a cup of coffee, this recipe is going to quickly become your go-to! When a recipe is as simple, quick and delicious as this, it isn’t hard to say no to the high calorie alternatives.
Why you’ll love this recipe:
- Bakes in under 20 minutes!
- Requires just 6 ingredients.
- The perfect single serve dessert for weight loss!
- This recipe is egg-free and oil-free.
- This recipe can easily be made gluten-free, vegan and dairy-free.
- A soft and fluffy sponge oozing with a lotus center.
- This delicious dessert is just 208 calories!
- The BEST low calorie lotus lava cake ever!
Ingredients
Exact ingredient quantities can be found at the bottom of this page.
To make this low calorie lotus lava cake you will need:
Self-raising flour – This recipe calls for self-raising flour as apposed to all-purpose. This is because self-raising flour contains a combination of baking soda and baking powder for a soft and fluffy sponge.
0 Calorie brown sugar – I recommend using 0 calorie brown sugar for this recipe. It is a great alternative to sugar that keeps calories low whilst making baked goods sweet!
Baking soda – To add a little extra lift and volume to this cake.
Vanilla – No cake is complete without a hint of vanilla!
Full-fat yogurt – This recipe is very low in fat and doesnt require any oil or butter so full-fat yogurt is the way to go. It will add some fat to help bind everything together as well as adding some moisture for an extra soft and moist sponge. You can use greek yogurt or regular yogurt here but my preference is greek yogurt.
Unsweetened almond milk – I always recommend unsweetened almond milk in any baking recipe I post because it is so low in calories and adds moisture like any other milk! You can opt for any milk of your choosing but the calories will be slightly higher depending on what you use.
Lotus biscoff spread – For the lotus center.
How to make a low calorie lotus lava cake
- Pre-heat oven to 180°C (356°F).
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the yogurt, milk, vanilla extract and 0 calorie brown sugar until well combined.
- Sift in the flour and baking soda and mix until well combined.
- Transfer the batter to a 9cm ramekin dish, add the lotus Biscoff spread to the center and cover over with the cake batter.
- Bake for 15-20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the either side of the cake comes out clean. Let the cake cool for 2-3 minutes.
- Place a small dessert plate over the ramekin and then flip, placing the cake onto the dessert plate. Serve with low calorie vanilla ice cream and enjoy!
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208 Calorie Lotus Lava Cake
Ingredients
- 40 g full-fat yogurt
- 20 ml unsweetened almond milk
- ¼ tsp vanilla extract
- 30 g 0 calorie brown sugar
- 30 g self-raising flour
- ¼ tsp baking soda
- 10 g lotus biscoff spread
Instructions
- Pre-heat oven to 180°C (356°F).
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the yogurt, milk, vanilla extract and 0 calorie brown sugar until well combined.
- Transfer the batter to a 9cm ramekin dish, add the lotus Biscoff spread to the center and cover over with the cake batter.
- Bake for 15-20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the either side of the cake comes out clean. Let the cake cool for 2-3 minutes.
- Place a small dessert plate over the ramekin and then flip, placing the cake onto the dessert plate.
- Serve with low calorie vanilla ice cream and enjoy!
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