My Crohnstipated Life

Chocolate cake that even a fitness enthusiast would eat?  That’s right! Who would have thought!

What was once a diet taboo is now being spotlighted as a nutritional rockstar. Why? Cocoa beans contain polyphenols, which contain antioxidants called flavonoids, which are highly beneficial to one’s health by reducing the risk of strokes and heart attacks. Cocoa beans also contain serotonine and phenylethylamine, which have anti-depressant affects similar to the body’s natural production of adrenaline. Isn’t that alone, enough to convincing to eat chocolate?

Chocolate is best consumed in darker varieties, which contain less added sugars. Although, 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!

My Sweet Birthday Cake
Ingredients:  

• 2 squares unsweetened chocolate
• 1 Tbsp walnut oil / canola oil
• 2 Tbsp sweetener of choice: honey/stevia/brown sugar/splenda
• 2 scoops Dedicated Woman Protein Powder in Chocolate
• 2 Omega 3 eggs
• 1/4 cup oats
• 1 Tbsp nut butter
• 1 tsp. vanilla
• Dash salt

Preparation:1) In a microwavable dish our double burner, melt chocolate squares and oil in 30 second intervals, stirring in between.
2) Using blenders or a magic bullet, blend together chocolate mix and remaining ingredients.
3) Pour batter into a sprayed mini cake pan and bake at 300 degrees for 10 minutes.

The Icing

• 1 scoop Dedicated Woman Protein Powder any flavor 
• 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) ENJOY!

Nutritional Information Per Serving (1/4 cake)
Calories 318; Fat 18 g;Protein 27 g; CHO 11 g