Need something to help getting out of bed in the morning a little easier?
This simple no-bake chocolate oat cake from @healthy_floflo is a delicious way to start your day. It has a buttery smooth texture and rich indulgent flavour, but don’t be fooled – it's incredibly macro-friendly. Each serving is just 236 calories and provides a 9g boost of protein.
It’s perfect as a sweet treat for your after-dinner dessert cravings too.
Serves 6
Ingredients
- 100 ml tinned coconut milk
- 2 scoops Impact Whey Protein (Chocolate Smooth)
- 140 g dark chocolate (melted)
- 180 g oats
- To garnish: desiccated coconut & dark chocolate shavings
Instructions
First, add the coconut milk and chocolate protein powder to a shaker and shake well to get a smooth, lump-free liquid.
Pour the liquid into a saucepan and gently heat over a low-medium heat. Stir in the melted dark chocolate and mix well to combine.
Add the oats and stir through, then remove from the heat and transfer to a circular baking tin. Chill in the fridge overnight.
Once ready to serve, sprinkle with desiccated coconut and dark chocolate shavings for an extra finishing touch and then cut into slices. This also goes perfectly with your favourite fresh berries or slices of banana.
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Nutritional Information
| Calories | 236 |
|---|---|
| Total Fat | 10g |
| Total Carbohydrates | 24g |
| Protein | 9g |
Lauren is an English Literature graduate originally from the South. She’s always loved swimming, has discovered the power of weight training over the past few years, and has lots of room for improvement in her weekly hot yoga class.
On the weekends she’s usually cooking or eating some kind of brunch, and she enjoys trying out new recipes with her housemates – especially since shaking off student habits, like mainly surviving off pasta. Above all, she’s a firm believer in keeping a balance between the gym and gin.
Find out more about Lauren’s experience here.
