This Chocolate Lava Cake Recipe is made with coconut oil and almond butter, so it tastes like an Almond Joy! They’re quick, easy and SO rich that you would never know they’re healthy and paleo friendly!
Hi. Hai. OHMYGOSH HIHIHIHII!
As you can tell, I am really excited. AND it’s MONDAY, and I’m STILL pumped up!
And that can only mean one thing. I ate eleventy billion energy bites this morning.
KIDDING.
ACTUALLY, in this case, it means three SUPERDUPER with a side of OH MY GAHHHHSH I CAN HARDLY CONTAIN MYSELF things.
NUMBAH ONE: It’s that time again. I’m joining up with my blogging buddy babes to bring ya’ll PALEO Valentine’s Day Desserts!
Did you catch that? A round up of desserts. THAT ARE HEALTHY. But, like, totally freaking amazing. Even if that was all that there was to this post, I would have the grounds to be as excited as I am.
SO, here’s what we got.
Lee has this Paleo Salted Dark Chocolate Mousse. It’s made with an avocado and coconut base, sweetened with maple syrup, and topped off with Himalayan Sea Salt for a decedent, guilt-free dessert! Click to get the Salted Dark Chocolate Mousse Recipe!
Lexi has got these AMAZING Raspberry Swirl Brownies! These fudgy paleo brownies are packed with warm chocolate chunks and topped with fresh raspberries and creamy raspberry swirls. The perfect festive treat for your Valentine, guilt-free! Click to get the Raspberry Swirl Brownie Recipe!
Raise your hand if your guy likes bourbon and bacon. Yep, I thought so! Kelly has this Maple Bourbon Bacon Dark Chocolate Bark with Pomegranates. It has love written all over it! Click to get the Dark Chocolate Bark Recipe!
Brittany has this CRAZY decadent looking Chocolate Coconut Tart! Cocoa powder and coconut cream come together to make this rich and creamy Paleo Chocolate Coconut Tart. Using all whole foods and sweetened with dates and maple syrup, this tart is a decadent treat you can feel good about indulging in. Click to get the Chocolate Coconut Tart Recipe!
Davida is bringing Paleo Chocolate Chip Cookie Cups! Who needs a cup when you can eat out of a cookie?! Customize your Paleo Chocolate Chip Cookie Cups by filling them with coconut cream, berries, more chocolate or whatever your heart desires! Click to get the Paleo Chocolate Chip Cookie Cups recipe!
Now. My high protein recipe. PALEO-friendly Chocolate Lava Cakes……….MADE WITH COCONUT OIL, ALMOND BUTTER and PROTEIN POWDER.
It’s like your favorite chocolate bar. Turned into a cake. And then that cake was turned into healthy delicious yums for your tums.
BUT WAIT. That isn’t even the 2nd exciting thing I was talking about….
TODAY IS THE FIRST EVER RECIPE VIDEO ON FOOD FAITH FITNESSSSSSSSSS!
Seriously. I have been working on doing these FOREVA, and it’s FINALLY here. Now you know why I am all kinds of excited.
However, I’m actually breathing for the first time since starting to write this post. So maybe I’ll stop yelling at you.
But probably not.
SO the video. I’m super pumped at how it turned out, and I hope you L-O-V-E it too! I know it’s a little on the lengthy side, and I promise I’ll cut it down in the upcoming vids. ALSO, please let me know if you enjoy it and want to see more videos in the comments! I would L-O-V-E, the sequel, to hear your feedback.
I would also appreciate if you give it a thumbs up! And you can click to subscribe to my Youtube channel so you can see future videos! Anyway, here it is!
WHOOSH. That was the sound of me exhaling and sortofkindof beginning to calm down.
Now that I have 1 lung full of breath (I haven’t calmed down to the 2 lung-age area yet. You understand) can we talk about cakes that are cooked on the outside, but totally molten, runny and OHSO fudgey and ooey, gooey, get all up in yo’ face YUM on the inside.
OH, and cakes that, upon spooning into, have a surprise melty swirl of almond butter in their very heart and SOUL. Of course, if you like peanut butter better you could make my peanut butter chocolate lava cake recipe too.
And all of that? Ya, kinda like this skinny flourless dark chocolate cake from Healthy Seasonal Recipes, it’s completely made of natural, real-food ingredients.
I kind of sort of want to run off with it into the sunset.
Mr. FFF can drive the getaway car or something. You know, so he doesn’t feel left out.
Anyway.
I know what you’re thinking peeps, so I am going to put a stop to those BAD UNTRUE BRAIN WORDS RIGHT NOW.
This cake is NOT HARD TO MAKE. At all. It’s pretty much goes like this: melt chocolate and oil. Beat eggs and coconut sugar and then add protein powder. Do a little mixy-spoon action, bake and VOILA.
PLUS, there’s a super helpful step by step video to refer too.
You know, just saying.
P. SSSSSS This makes 2 lava cakes.
And you celebrate Valentine’s Day with one other person. 1+1 =2.
You know what I’m saying.
Other Recipes You Might Like:
Strawberry Gluten Free Chocolate Lava Cakes for two
Paleo Almond Joy Lava Cakes
Ingredients
- Cocoa powder for sprinkling
- 1/4 Cup Coconut Oil
- 3 Oz Dark Chocolate I used 72% Cocoa
- 1 Egg
- 1 Egg yolk
- 1/4 Cup Coconut sugar
- 1/4 tsp Vanilla Extract
- Pinch of salt
- 2 Tbsp Grass-Fed Chocolate Whey Protein Powder *
- 1 Tbsp Almond Butter divided
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400 degrees. Rub 2 Ramekins with coconut oil and sprinkle with cocoa powder so that the inside is fully covered. Set aside.
- In a large, microwave-safe bowl, melt the coconut oil and chocolate in the microwave using half power and microwaving for 20 seconds at a time. Stir after 20 seconds and repeat until the chocolate is smooth and melted.
- While the chocolate melts, beat together the egg, egg yolk, coconut sugar, vanilla extract and salt, using an electric hand mixer, until the the mixture lightens in color and the coconut sugar begins to break down, about 2 minutes.
- Pour the egg mixture into the chocolate/oil mixture, stirring constantly until everything is well mixed and the chocolate begins to thicken. Gently fold in the protein powder until well incorporated.
- Divide the batter between the ramekins, filling only half way up. Place 1/2 Tbsp ball of Almond butter in the center of each ramekin and gently divide the remaining batter, so that the ramekins are just over 3/4 of the way full.
- Place in the preheated over and bake until the outside is set, but the center looks a slightly soft and under-cooked, about 10 minutes.
- Remove from the oven and let stand one minute. Then, gently run a knife along the outside of the ramekin and place a place upside down on top.Gently turn the plate/ramekin over and the cake will slide right out.
- DEVOUR immediately!
Notes
Nutrition
FOR THIS RECIPE, I RECOMMEND:
If you’re wondering what Numbah 3 is! Well, today is me and the hubskerdoodles 2nd wedding anniversary! As you read this, we are lounging around in our pjs all day and eating “kid food.” Because we decided that Lunchables, cookie dough, and KRAFT dinner was the only way to celebrate two years of marriage. You get it.
If you make this recipes, please remember to tag @foodfaithfit and #foodfaithfitness on Instagram! I LOVE seeing your recipe recreations! 🙂
Want more “Almond Joy” goodness?
Healthy “Almond Joy” Cheesecake
Almond Joy Baked Donut Recipe
Healthy Chocolate Truffles with Almond and Coconut
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CARLA says
(((DAMN THIS IS IMPRESSIVE. I need my energy bites so I have the EnErGy to make em all :-))
Taylor Kiser says
HAHAH! I love it! Thanks Carla!
Liz S. says
That cake = divine. And I LOVE the accompanying recipe video! Keep them coming! 🙂
Taylor Kiser says
YAY! So glad you like it, I will keep them coming then! Thanks Liz!
Gayle @ Pumpkin 'N Spice says
What a fun post, Taylor! And happy anniversary! Having a lazy day is the perfect way to celebrate! All of these paleo desserts look amazing, and I’m drooling over this lava cake! Looks incredible! And you are just way too cute in your video, I love it! Definitely a fun way to jazz up your recipes even more, if that’s even possible! 🙂
Taylor Kiser says
Aww thank you so much Gayle! You totally made my day! Lounging around IS the perfect way to celebrate, and I’m pumped you like the video!! 😀
Matea says
Happy Wedding Anniversary!! Kiddie food is definitely a great way to celebrate, especially since there’s cookie dough involved 😉
Also, love love LOVE the video!! Great job!
Taylor Kiser says
Right, cookie dough wins!
Thank you Matea, SO happy to hear that!
Beth says
I am forgetting about whatever plans I had today, and I am making these! 🙂
Taylor Kiser says
Haha, i like that plan 😉 Thanks beth!
lexi @ Lexi's Clean Kitchen says
OMG I LOOOOOVE THE VIDEO. Cannot wait to make this!!
Taylor Kiser says
THANKS HEAPS GIRL. I hope you LUHVE!
Lee says
OMG. Gonna be playing that video on repeat for the next 2 hours. YOU ARE SO CUTE AND I LOV THIS RECIPE.
Taylor Kiser says
HAHAH thanks Lee! Glad you approve of all da things! <3
Sharon @ What The Fork Food Blog says
Girl you are speaking my language: almond joy. #almondjoyeverything
Taylor Kiser says
RIGHT?! So in love with the combo. Thanks Sharon!
Davida @ The Healthy Maven says
You are actually adorable. Off to watch the video again!!! xoxo
Taylor Kiser says
Haha! You so sweet! Thanks girl!
Amy @ A Healthy Life For Me says
Excellent job on the video Taylor! I know how much time goes into making videos and you did a wonderful job editing.
Looking forward to seeing more, you are a natural!
Taylor Kiser says
Right, editing takes time! I can’t lie…I hired someone to do it because I knew I would fail!
Thanks Amy!
Kelly @ Nosh and Nourish says
You totally outdid yourself on this one girlio!!!! I MUST try this, for realzzzzzzz.
Taylor Kiser says
Thanks Chica! YOU MUST! <3
Brittany says
This recipe looks amazing! I love the gooey center. And, your first video is awesome. I feel like I’m in the kitchen with you.
Taylor Kiser says
That is a HUGE compliment! Thank you Brittany!
Meg @ The Housewife in Training Files says
OMG OMG OMG. I don’t know which one I love more…the video or the cake! Loved the video as we know I am not the greatest baker so I need all the help I can get 🙂 Pinned!
Taylor Kiser says
Haha! Thanks girl…and whatcha talking about, you got baking skills!! 😀
taylor @ greens & chocolate says
I would like one of each of those desserts!! And maybe two of your lava cakes 🙂 LOVE your video too!
Taylor Kiser says
Haha! Thanks so much girl!
[email protected] says
What a great recipe, and I love your video! You did a great job in front of the camera. Did your hubs film you?
Taylor Kiser says
Thank you Jennie! Yep he sure did! 😀
Erica says
You’re so cute in real life!!! Not that you aren’t cute in your pictures….but fo real! Love the vid 🙂 and the cakes oh myyyyy!!!
Taylor Kiser says
Haha, well thank you…I’ll take it! 🙂 Happy Monday!
Danae @ Recipe Runner says
Love, love, love this video Taylor! You are so darn cute! Yummy recipe too!
Taylor Kiser says
Thank you Danae! Glad you like it!
Yum Goggle says
Hi there – YG stopping by to let you know what an incredible dessert this is! It’s chocolate, it’s Paleo friendly AND gluten free………….oh yes, and like an Almond Joy, my favorite candy bar! So fantastic! Thank you for submitting.
Taylor Kiser says
Thank you so much! I am so glad you like it, thanks for the awesome website!
Julia says
Yeeeeees! It’s so nice to see your beautiful face talking fo real! Love the video and love them lava cakes! These things are perfect for stuffing my face solo-style on VDay 😉
P.S. I love that you have a liiiiittle Canadian accent!
Taylor Kiser says
Haha YES, for two really means one 😉
I DO?! I totally don’t think I do ha! Thanks chica!
Rachel says
What kind of protein powder do you use?
Taylor Kiser says
This is a really great one! http://www.sfh.com/REF/lexi If you use the code LEXI at checkout, you’ll get 10% off! Thanks!
heather @french press says
oh my goodness, you are just too darn cute! LOVED the video and that cake looks insane
Taylor Kiser says
Thanks so much Heather, so glad you like it all!
Tonia from TheGunnySack says
This is like the best dessert ever and I love the video!!
Taylor Kiser says
Thanks so much Tonia!
Katrina @ Warm Vanilla Sugar says
Whoa, that filling looks soooooo good!! This is such an impressive dessert!
Taylor Kiser says
Thanks Katrina!
Nicole ~ Cooking for Keeps says
Yayyyyyyyy!!!!! LOVE the video girlfriend, you’re a natural!!!!! And adorable! And those cakes! Yummmm
Taylor Kiser says
Thank you so much friend! Glad you approve on all levels! <3
Julia says
This is to die for! This would make any day better. And great job on your first video-it was great! I am so scared to do videos–my husband keeps pushing me to do them. We’ll see! 🙂
Taylor Kiser says
DO VIDEO! It’s actually fun! And thank you so much Julia!
Krista @ Joyful Healthy Eats says
I am kinda sorta really obsessed with lava cake. Like I might have to make this tonight as I indulge on the bachelor tonight and star at farmer chris! 🙂 But then I will totally make it for valentines day for my hubby, love that you healthify desserts! I just don’t have the patience for baking!
Taylor Kiser says
You SHOULD make them tonight FO SHO 😉 Thanks Krista! I love baking 🙂
Simple Green Moms says
Mixy spoon-action. HA! =) Now that is my kind of recipe lingo. And my kind of recipe. How did you know I was totally craving chocolate lava cake today?
Taylor Kiser says
I made these just for you 😉 Thanks girls!
[email protected] says
I can smell Valentine’s Day… Yum!
Taylor Kiser says
It’s almost here! 🙂 Thanks Winnie!
Melanie @ Nutritious Eats says
You killed it girl! Seriously so proud. I think you might have just inspired me (even more) to get to video-making (one day, far far away). xo
Taylor Kiser says
Haha! DO IT GIRL, you’ll rock it! Thanks so much!
Laura Dembowski says
These cakes look beyond amazing! Your video is cute too!
Taylor Kiser says
Thank you heaps Laura!
Natalie @ Tastes Lovely says
I am so excited about these lava cakes! I’m trying not to eat any refined sugar, so these are *perfect* for me right now. Is there anything better than that melty center? Nope. And congrats on your first recipe video! Turned out great!
Taylor Kiser says
Yay! I hope you love these girl! Thank you!
Allyson C says
Can I substitute regular sugar or Truvia for the coconut sugar?
Taylor Kiser says
Unfortunately, I can’t tell you for sure as I haven’t tested the recipe myself. I don’t see why not but you MAY need to use less real sugar, as coconut sugar is a little bit less sweet. I would not recommend truvia, as I fear the cakes might be dry. Again, I really can’t tell you for sure so try it out! I would love to know if you do – hope that helps! Thanks 🙂
molly says
Deff a YES to more videos. Visuals help. I need all the visuals when it comes to baking, really. Cooking, even. 🙂
You’re adorbs and I envy your long neck!! (..sorry random, don’t block me)
Taylor Kiser says
Haha! I won’t block you! You’re too funny! Thank you – I’ll definitely keep the videos coming! 😀
mira says
Great dessert and video! Happy Anniversary!
Taylor Kiser says
Thanks so much Mira!
LoveCompassionateLee says
The salted chocolate mousse and the raspberry swirl brownies leave me speechless…for good reason…They look too good to share 🙂 Thanks for the roundup & Happy Monday, Taylor!
http://www.lovecompassionatelee.com/
Taylor Kiser says
They do look amazing! Thank you and happy Monday!
Senika @ Foodie Blog Stalker says
Confession: I couldn’t wait to watch your video so I watched it at work (shame on me) which means it was more of a silent video. Silence and all, you still look adorbs & this cake looks amazeballs. I’ll have to re-watch at home so I can un-mute and actually listen! PS – Was that a yorkie I spied? LOVE me some yorkie!!!
Taylor Kiser says
Awww that is so cute! I am so glad you were excited about it, and loved it without sound! Thanks Senika!
It’s a Chorkie! Chihuahua Yorkie Mix! Love her! 😀
Cece Leskova says
Oh this looks GOOOOD! Definitely pinning this recipe to make later!!
Taylor Kiser says
Woo hoo! Thanks so much for the love and pin Cece!!
Ashley | Spoonful of Flavor says
Happy anniversary to you and your hubby! I LOVE your first video. It looks great and these little cakes are amazing! I wish I had one in front of me right now!
Taylor Kiser says
Thank you so much friend! I wish that you did too 😉
Thalia @ butter and brioche says
Who knew it was possible to make something as decadent as a chocolate lava cake into something healthy like this! I have to try the recipe – can’t think of a better or more ‘indulgent’ treat for Valentine’s day!
Taylor Kiser says
I hope that you love it if you do try it! Thank you Thalia!
Teffy says
Not much can beat chocolate oozing out of a cake can it? Especially if it’s an almond joy kind of lava cake!
This looks beyond delicious, might have to try and make my first ever lava cake!
{Teffy’s Perks} X
Taylor Kiser says
Nope, really not much at all!
You totally need to, because I PROMISE they are so easy! Thanks Teffy!
Macy says
Wow! This looks insanely good! I can’t wait to make this soon!! and your pictures are gorgeous! 😉
Taylor Kiser says
Thank you so much Macy! Please let me know if you try it – I would LOVE to hear your thoughts!
holly waterfall says
LOVE your cute video! I need to find someone to come be my videographer, but I’m not sure I can handle having someone else in the same room as me when I make vids.
and yes! I NEED this lava cake!
Taylor Kiser says
HAHA! You totally can! I just made my husband do it 😉
Thanks Holly!
Medha @ Whisk & Shout says
I love almond joys! And I love those flavors in desserts. These cakes are stunning, pinning! 🙂
Taylor Kiser says
Thanks so much Medha! I love me some Almond Joy too..obviously 🙂
Andrea @ Chocolate & Sea Salt says
These pictures are AMAZING. They look awesome. I’ll have to try these – Pinning 🙂
Taylor Kiser says
Thank you so so much Andrea, I hope you love them as much as we did!
[email protected] says
Amazing job girl!! Love your video and that lava cake is just perfect!!
Taylor Kiser says
Thank you so much Ami!
Yvonne [Tried and Tasty] says
Taylor I LOVED your video!!! Isn’t it so much fun?! I have a BLAST when I do video, I just wish I had time to do more. I did a handful last year, and then hadn’t done one until last week – doing that one made me remember how much I loved it! I’m your newest youtube subscriber, can’t wait to see more! And this dessert looks delicious BTW – I’m definitely trying it!
Taylor Kiser says
RIGHT! They are so fun, but they do take a lot of time!!! Thank you so much for the love and the subscription! Seriously, it means SO MUCH!
Lisa @ Healthy Nibbles & Bits says
These lava cakes are simply BEA-YOU-TI-FUL!! I just can’t stop staring at that lovely chocolate/almond butter mixture that’s oozing out. Totally the perfect dessert for V-day!
Taylor Kiser says
Thank you so much Lisa!
Arman @ thebigmansworld says
Urgh, no video is showing up but….
Facebook told me the link is there so off to check it out. When I think of almond joy I think of a certain midnight snack. This looks INCREDIBLE. You know what I’m doing now. P/S/S.
Taylor Kiser says
WEIRD! It’s working for everyone else 🙁
I hope you get the vid to work big guy and THANK YOU SO MUCH!!!
Sarah says
Is there something you can recommend to use instead of the whey powder. I am totally GF, DF, SF for allergy reasons and would not use this. What does it add to the recipe? I would love to make these! My husband loves lava cakes but he buys his pre made from Trader Joes and I cannot partake…I would love to be in on the lava fun.
Taylor Kiser says
You DEFINITELY need to replace it with something, or the cakes won’t set! I am 99% sure that you could just use cocoa powder (although I haven’t tested the recipe myself!) but I’ve subbed cocoa powder for protein before with great results…it just might be a touch less sweet! I hope you try them, I don’t want you to miss out on the lava fun!
Rachel @ Bakerita says
OMG yes please!! These look sooo good…I love that almond butter swirl in the middle. That drippy picture is killing me. And it’s healthy. Stop…I need it!
Taylor Kiser says
Haha love it! Thanks Rachel. Ps, you live in Tacoma right?! WE ARE MOVING THERE! Or at least close…maybe Federal Way!
Rachel @ Bakerita says
Yes I live in Tacoma!! Federal Way is super close. When are you moving? We have to get together once you do!
Taylor Kiser says
YAY! yes we do! We can have a paleo baking day!! Not until early April, but then we will be there for good!
Taylor Kiser says
Also I am sending you an email!
Erin @ The Almond Eater says
How did I miss this?! I’m adding it to my Foodie collection but I wanted to say that I LOVE the video–I think tons of people will find it helpful to SEE the step-by-step. Way to go chica!
Taylor Kiser says
Thanks for adding it girl! And I am so glad you liked the video WOO!! 😀
Shashi at RunninSrilankan says
I LURRRRRRRRRRVVVVVVVVVVVVEEEEEEEEEEEE The video!!!! So good to see ya, lovely lady! And you are such a neat baker – when I bake there’s all kinds of stuff everywhere! I see you have quite the companion during the day!
Btw – this cake looks absolutely delightful!
Taylor Kiser says
HAHAHAHA! Oh man…my kitchen normally looks like a tornado hit it…I had to try really hard to not be messy! I am SO pumped you love the video chica!!! Thank you – you made my day!
Liz says
Oh my goodness..they look absolutely scrumptious! Do you think these could be made ahead of time, stored in the fridge and brought back to room temperature before baking?
Taylor Kiser says
Honestly, I really can’t tell you for sure. I’m sorry! I don’t see it being a problem, but I haven’t tested it! you definitely can’t bake it and serve it later, it has to be served right away. I hope that helps!
Liz says
Thanks for the honesty! I’ve done a little research and the typical lava cakes without coconut oil CAN be but I wasn’t sure how the coconut oil would do if it was chilled again. I may just try it! Thank you!
Taylor Kiser says
I completely forgot! Coconut oil hardens in the fridge so I fear that it won’t work…because it doesn’t become liquid just by leaving it at room temperature..it goes the consistency of softened butter. Truthfully, I would advise against it! Sorry!!
Stephanie @ Long Distance Baking says
How am I so late to this party?! The lava cakes look to.die.for. but more importantly YOU are super stinkin adorable in your video!! I love it. Do more, do more!! 🙂
Taylor Kiser says
YAY! I will do more!! thank you Stephanie! 😀
Lucy says
I made these on Valentines for my boyfriend and I with cacao powder in place of the protein powder – they were DIVINE!!!! I’m so impressed, seriously. And even my bf who is not remotely into healthy eating or paleo diets or anything like that thought it was just as good as the original melt in the middle chocolate puddings. Thankyou so much, this recipe is such a winner and one I’ll be making again soon!!!
Taylor Kiser says
OH GOOD! I was wondering what cocoa powder would be like, so it’s so helpful that you let me know – thank you!!
And I am SO SO glad you loved them! My husband isn’t much for healthy paleo anything either, so I get it can be hard to please them!! 😀
Heather says
Hi Taylor, I made these last night for Valentine’s Day and they were delicious! Just wanted to note that in step 3, the egg and egg yolk are missing from the list on ingredients to beat together. Great job on your first video!
Taylor Kiser says
Yay! I am so glad you liked them!
THANK YOU SO MUCH, I didn’t notice that!! 😀
Mary Frances says
So not only are you a ridiculously amazing baker, you rock the screen as well! Oh my gosh, I LOVE your dress – where did you get it?
I’m a molten lava cake girl all.the.way and am making these this afternoon. How am I supposed to say no to almond butter?? Give me fudgy anyyyday. Thanks for the recipe!
Taylor Kiser says
I got it at Forever 21!! 🙂 20$ AWESOME!
I hope you love these girl! Thank you so much!
mimi says
Whey is bad for me cause I am lactose intolerant. That is one of dairy restrictions :–(
Taylor Kiser says
Hi Mimi! I can’t say 100% for sure, but I really see NO reason why your own protein powder won’t work 🙂 I’ve also had people use cocoa powder instead of protein as well! Does that help??
Andrew says
How on earth is a ~600 calorie dessert healthy? 3 oz of dark chocolate? ¼ cup of sugar?
Taylor Kiser says
I never claimed that these were low calorie, or that you should eat 5 of them. It also depends on your beliefs. I also don’t believe in counting calories, and I believe in moderation, and that eating desserts is ok once in awhile. Calories are not all created equal, so I look at the quality as opposed to the quantity. These cakes are made with “real food” ingredients like unrefined sugar, heart-healthy fats in the dark chocolate, almond butter and coconut oil, and protein powder to keep you satisfied. Just because something is higher calorie doesn’t mean it’s bad for you. Almonds have tons of health benefits, regardless of calorie count. If you are going to eat a dessert, it’s a much better option than a refined flour/sugar/butter laden one. I hope that helps!
Amy says
Great recipie! Thank you so much for sharing this. I’ve lost over 100lbs on low carb/paleo. I’ve been doing it for over 2 years. It was rough to get started, but I used a 21 day sugar detox program which helped a lot. Check out the reviews of it http://www.lowcarbreviewsite.com/21-day-sugar-detox/
Taylor Kiser says
Thanks Amy! Congrats on the weight loss!
Amy says
Thank you! Please keep posting these recipes, you have no idea how many people you are probably helping!
Taylor Kiser says
Thank YOU Amy! Your comment just made my day! 😀
Daniel says
I cant find the recipes or videos, all I can see is a main picture of a post and anything else, just that. someone guide me please, I really wanna see the content of the video and the recipes 🙁
Taylor Kiser says
Hi Daniel! I am sorry you’re having problems, but it must be your browser unfortunately. I can see all the photos, videos and recipe. Here is a link to the youtube video: https://youtu.be/5TESUZW_oDE?list=PLiqzH02LxsBifo7SS94YBtcFfZltmYMap
but the recipe should just be displayed at the bottom of your post. You may want to check your internet settings! Sorry!
Joyful Bite says
So Good! one of the top 10 paleo chocolate recipes! http://joyfulbite.com/top-ten-paleo-chocolate-recipes-you-have-to-try/
Taylor Kiser says
Thank you!
Dawn says
I’m not sure what I did wrong but as soon as I added the beaten eggs into the melted chocolate, coconut oil mixture the whole thing seized up and turned into a tight ball with the coconut oil separated away from it. I tried mixing it back together and then adding in the protein powder but when I baked it, it didn’t rise. It was hard and dense. Did you let the melted chocolate coconut oil mixture cool off before you mixed in the eggs?
Taylor Kiser says
That is so odd, as I have made it many times, and so have many readers with no problems! I am trying to think of what went wrong, but I didn’t let it cool off. I just put them right in, Maybe try having your eggs at room temperature so it doesn’t freeze the oil? I don’t know if that would work! I am so sorry!
Rosalba says
I made this recipe last night and man was it ever sooooo gooooooood!!!! Super simple and totally a 5 star recipe!
It can compete with any fine dining expensive dessert, but much healthier.
Taylor Kiser says
I am so happy you loved it!! YAY!!! Thank you for letting me know Rosalba!
Aryn says
I’ve made this recipe twice and its amazing! I used butter instead of coconut oil because my sweetie hates all things coconut but it turned great. It was easy to make and tasted better then a restaurant dessert in my opinion. Thank you Taylor!
Taylor Kiser says
Hey, they say “butter makes things better” so I am sure it was totally delicious that way! 😉
Thank you SO much Aryn, I am so pumped you love them! Happy Monday!
Boduoingredient says
I like it only i can see it,it must be delicious!
Taylor Kiser says
Thanks!
Emily says
This looks delicious! Unfortunately, my boyfriend is allergic to almonds, which makes paleo desserts a little more challenging. Do you think I could sub the almond butter with sunbutter (sunflower butter)? Or do you have any other suggestions? Otherwise I’ll just make this one for myself 0:)
Taylor Kiser says
I’ve actually not tried sunbutter!! So, I can’t say FOR SURE, but I know that people love it. Have you ever had cashew butter? it is my current addiction and I think it would be AMAZING here!! Let me know if you try it!!
Jessica says
Can I leave out the almond butter completely for a chocolate-only molten center?
Taylor Kiser says
Totally can! 🙂 Hope you love it! Thanks Jessica!
Non dairy creamer says
Hi, you did a good job, I think I should learn from you, thanks for your share!
Taylor Kiser says
Thank you so much!
Abbey says
SUCH gorgeous picture. Like, the prettiest I have ever seen.
One question though… that gooey center, isn’t that raw egg?
Taylor Kiser says
You seriously just made my whole life with that comment. Thanks!
Nope you’re totally fine, the egg gets cooked enough. Trust me, there are 2043204 lava cake recipes out there and no one has died 🙂
Abbey says
Hahaha. You’re adorable.
Love your writing, your recipes and your pictures. Which is why this is currently one of my fav blogs. 🙂
Taylor Kiser says
The amount of blushing that is going on my face right now is crazy. THANK YOU! 🙂
Chevrorne says
yUMMM these look amazing! Is there an alternative to using the ramekins?
Taylor Kiser says
Unfortunately I really don’t think so! I can’t tell you for sure though, as the recipe was not developed that way. let me know if you try something though!
Ashley says
I’m totally addicted to these! Had a movie family night thingy and made a whole bunch of these. Yum! I didn’t have any ramekins so what we did was use a large muffin pan. They still turned out looking like lava cakes and they were delicious! I also wasn’t sure about the whey protein because I’m allergic to milk so I used a vegan protein powder instead.
Taylor Kiser says
YES! I am so happy to hear this! Thank you so much for letting me know Ashley!
Wedding Gifts says
Your food photography is amazing! I would love to learn how to take photos like this 🙂
Taylor Kiser says
You are so sweet – thank you!
I just practiced….a lot 🙂
Arielle says
I’ve never commented on someone’s personal food website before but I love you cook and bake and love when I can substitute paleo ingredients. I’m commenting because I have to say this tasted like restaurant quality! I made it tonight for valentine’s day and my husband LOVES chocolate lava cake. He had no idea it was paleo. I used cocoa instead of protein and it was amazing. I also made a raspberry sauce to go over it. Thank you so much for this recipe!
Taylor Kiser says
GAHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH I am so excited that you left this comment! Thank you! SO pumped you guys loved!
[email protected] says
You are a genius! I can’t wait to try these!
Taylor Kiser says
Thanks! Enjoy!
Dianna says
WOW, my mouth is watering!!!!! I can’t have whey protein, so how much cocoa powder do I use? This is going to be so delicious!!!!! I can’t wait to make it for Valentines day tomorrow!!!!! Sorry I’m late, hope your anniversary was filled with love and precious memories.
Dianna
Taylor Kiser says
You just use the exact same amount as protein 🙂
Thanks Dianna!
vee says
The nutrition facts are not accurate. Following this recipe, a single lava cake is 855 calories. Your site says it’s 634 calories.
Taylor Kiser says
I use an online calculator, Spark recipes, and cannot guarantee accuracy as every online calculator will tell you something different. Feel free to use what you prefer.
Jessica @FitnessEquipmentsLab says
Hey Taylor ! I love the idea of eating a ton of chocolate and feeling awesome afterwards. I’m gonna need to give these decadent molten lava cakes!
Taylor Kiser says
I hope you love them!