Body Building Birthday Cake Who
knew that chocolate would make a health comeback? What was once a diet taboo is
now being touted as a nutritional allstar. This is good news, because it means
that we can have our (protein) cake….and eat it too!
Cocoa
beans contain polyphenols, which contain antioxidants called flavonoids, that
are beneficial to one’s health by reducing the risk of strokes and heart
attacks. Cocoa beans also contain serotonine and phenylethylamine, which have
antidepressant affects similar to the body’s natural production of
adrenaline.
On top of this, cocoa beans are rich in minerals such as
magnesium, calcium, iron, zinc, copper, and potassium; and vitamins such as A,
B, C, and E. So do you need any more convincing to eat chocolate?
Chocolate is best consumed in darker varieties, which contain less
added sugars. Be aware that while chocolate does have health properties, too
much can be fattening, and thus it should be consumed in moderation or for
special occasions, such as birthdays!
Ingredients
Cake
- 2
squares unsweetened chocolate
- 1 Tbsp walnut oil / canola oil
- 2 Tbsp sweetener of choice: honey/stevia/brown sugar/splenda
- 2 scoops Protein Powder
- 2 Omega 3 eggs
- 1/4 cup oats
- 1 Tbsp nut butter
- 1 tsp. vanilla
- Dash salt
Preparation:
1) In a microwavable dish,
microwave chocolate squares and oil in 30 second intervals, stirring in between
until melted.
2) Using blenders or a magic bullet, blend together chocolate
mix and remaining
ingredients.
3)
Pour into a sprayed mini cake pan and bake at 300 degrees for 10
minutes.
Icing
- 1
scoop Protein Powder
- 1 tbsp. Nut butter
- 1 tbsp. Skim milk
- Crushed nuts
Preparation
1) Mix together protein
powder, nut butter, and enough milk to make into a icing consistency.
2) Cut
cooled protein cake in half horizontally. Spread 1/2 of icing over bottom half
and top with the top of the cake. Spread the remaining icing on top and sprinkle
with crushed nuts.
3)
Sing Happy Birthday!
Nutritional Information Per Serving (1/4
cake)
Calories 318; Fat 18 g;Protein 27 g; CHO 11 g
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