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Ingredients
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cooking spray
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1 (15 ounce) can green lentils, drained and rinsed
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3 tablespoons water, or as needed
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3 eggs
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7 tablespoons white sugar, or more to taste
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3 tablespoons margarine (such as Smart Balance®)
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1 teaspoon vanilla extract
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6 tablespoons cocoa powder
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5 scoops vanilla protein powder
Directions
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Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Coat bottom and sides of an 8-inch baking pan with cooking spray.
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Place lentils and water in a blender; puree into a smooth paste.
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Transfer lentil paste to a large bowl. Mix in eggs, sugar, margarine, and vanilla extract. Stir in cocoa powder and protein powder until batter is thick and well-combined. Pour into the prepared pan.
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Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, 25 to 30 minutes.
Cook's Notes:
Substitute chocolate protein powder for the vanilla powder if desired.
You can use 2 eggs and 1 egg white instead of 3 whole eggs if preferred.
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
133 | Calories |
4g | Fat |
11g | Carbs |
15g | Protein |
Nutrition Facts | |
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Servings Per Recipe 16 | |
Calories 133 | |
% Daily Value * | |
Total Fat 4g | 5% |
Saturated Fat 1g | 6% |
Cholesterol 39mg | 13% |
Sodium 134mg | 6% |
Total Carbohydrate 11g | 4% |
Dietary Fiber 3g | 9% |
Total Sugars 6g | |
Protein 15g | 30% |
Calcium 9mg | 1% |
Iron 1mg | 3% |
Potassium 45mg | 1% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.