High Protein Pistachio Lava Cake...in the Microwave!
- Chef Josh Gale
- May 5
- 2 min read
Updated: May 19
My girlfriend’s all-time favorite dessert is chocolate lava cake. Like, ride-or-die, “final meal” kind of favorite. And hey, I get it...what’s not to love about a molten chocolate center oozing out of a warm cake? But after making it on repeat (and I mean on repeat), I started craving something different. Something with a little more intrigue. A little more... green.
That’s when the idea hit me—pistachio lava cake. Still warm, still gooey, still indulgent. But with a nutty twist and a boost of protein to make it feel just a little less like a sugar bomb and more like a power move.
It’s high-protein thanks to Greek yogurt and eggs, naturally sweetened with maple syrup or honey, and the pistachios give it this subtle, rich flavor that feels fancy without trying too hard. Oh, and did I mention it comes together in the microwave in under two minutes?
Trust me—once that warm pistachio center hits, even chocolate starts to feel like old news.
High Protein Microwave Pistachio Lava Cake Recipe
Makes 2 cakes
Ingredients
1 cup Greek yogurt
1/2 cup shelled pistachios
1/4 cup maple syrup or honey
2 eggs
2 tsp vanilla
2 tsp baking powder
Instructions
Blend until smooth. Pour into a greased microwave-safe ramekin so it is about 2/3 full. Microwave on high for 30 seconds. Microwave again for 30 seconds. Check the consistency. If the edges feel firm, it is ready to serve. If it feels soft, microwave again in 15 second intervals as all microwaves are different.
Enjoy!
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