Mini Red Velvet Protein Puddings

• 1 scoop (30g) Bulk Nutrients WPI, WPC, Thermowhey or Protein Matrix in Chocolate
• 1 cup plain flour
• 1/2 cup sugar alternative - we used Natvia baking blend
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 2 eggs
• 150g organic butter or coconut oil - melted
• 1/2 cup milk
• 1 teaspoon vanilla essence
• 100g sugar free chocolate - chopped - we used Sweet Williams
• 1/4 cup dark cocoa
• 2 teaspoons red food colouring

Optional topping:

• 100g whipped cream cheese
• 1 teaspoon vanilla essence
• 100g raspberries
• Melted chocolate drizzle

1. Step 1: Place eggs, butter, milk, vanilla essence and food colouring in a bowl and mix well.
2. Step 2: In a separate bowl, place protein powder, flour, baking powder, sugar alternative and cocoa and mix well.
3. Step 3: Slowly add the wet mixture to the dry mixture and combine.
4. Step 4: Pour mixture into three ramekins or small bowls.
5. Step 5: Place each individually into the microwave and cook for 2 minutes. The centre should be gooey still.
6. Step 6: To make the optional topping, mix the cream cheese with the vanilla essence and then spoon evenly on top of the three puddings.
7. Step 7: Drizzle with melted chocolate and garnish with raspberries.
8. Step 8: Best eaten immediately while still warm.

Nicole Frain

Nicole Frain is a food scientist, personal trainer and a professional international cyclist.

She's applied her learnings at the national stage for bodybuilding, and has several qualifications in Food Science, Nutrition and Business!