Healthy Instant Chocolate Cake (aka 1 Minute Microwave Cake) and a GIVEAWAY!

UPDATE: The giveaway winner has been contacted. Thanks for participating, all!

This healthy yet decadent spin on the beloved One Minute Muffin is sure to hit the spot when you’re crunched for time and craving the sweet stuff.

Microwave Chocolate Cake In A Mug

 
Picture this: It’s lunch time, and you’re utterly fatigued after a grueling Monday morning full of meetings with clients/problem sets and paper writing/chasing after the little ones/[choose your own adventure] and your stomach is grumbling. 

The voice of temptation calls, and you find yourself gravitating towards the stale donuts in the break room/staring longingly into the vending machine on campus/eyeing those leftover cupcakes from your daughter’s birthday party in the fridge.
 
You sigh heavily and turn away, mustering all your will power to ignore that naughty little voice in your head that talks you into carby treats and overpriced shoes. 
 
B-but, you want chocolate, and you want it now, dangit! You resist the urge to stamp your foot. You take a deep breath and close your eyes. The voice of reason wrestles with your inner hedonist and prevails. 
 
You plop down on a chair, grab a spoon, and wistfully stare down into your yogurt cup. If I squint my eyes really hard, it kind of looks like a Blizzard. You listlessly lift a spoonful to your lips, when all of a sudden…
 
 
The recipe for Instant Chocolate Cake, the trusty sidekick of Busy Day Cake, pops up in your smartphone inbox! You gasp as the picture loads. It’s so easy to make, so low carb, so heavenly chocolaty looking. Breathelessly, you continue reading. The cake cooks in just over a minute, and it’s gluten-free, sugar-free, and dairy-free too?! Sweet salvation! You smile to yourself and polish off your yogurt while fantasizing about cake. This diet thing won’t be so bad after all….
 
Healthy Instant Chocolate Cake
           
Makes 1 large serving
 
Ingredients:
1/2 Tablespoon unsalted butter**
4 teaspoons half and half cream OR lite coconut milk
1/16 teaspoon sea salt
1/2 teaspoon vanilla
1/2 beaten egg
5 Tablespoons almond flour, gently packed
2 teaspoons coconut flour
2 Tablespoons erythritol* OR 1 Tablespoon honey**
3-4 packets good-tasting stevia OR scant 1/16 teaspoon pure stevia extract (1/8 teaspoon if using Trader Joe’s pure stevia powder)
1 Tablespoon unsweetened cocoa powder (recommended: Hershey’s Special Dark cocoa powder)
1/8 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon vinegar (apple cider or white)
 
*Can use 2 Tablespoons of Truvia in place of the stevia and erythritol called for in this recipe.
 
**For a paleo version of this cake, use coconut oil or non-hydrogenated organic shortening, and lite coconut milk. You can use a tablespoon of honey and the listed amount of stevia to sweeten it.Preparation:

Add butter, half and half or coconut milk, and sea salt to mug. Melt for 30 seconds on HIGH in microwave, or until butter is liquified. Add vanilla and drizzle egg into mug while whisking it with a fork. Add the dry ingredients and whisk thoroughly with fork until batter is smooth and evenly mixed. Whisk in vinegar. Slap the bottom of the mug with the palm of your hand 10-20x to pop air bubbles. Place in the center of the batter a square or two of 70% cocoa chocolate or sugar-free milk chocolate for a gooey, melty center. Microwave mug on HIGH for 1 minute, 15 seconds, or until batter has cooked through. Let cool 1 minute. Top with s squirt of whipped cream or a dab of low carb cream cheese frosting if desired. Eat!

To bake this cake in the oven, preheat oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit. Set mug on a cookie sheet and bake cake for 10 minutes, checking to see when the cake is firm and springy in the center.

~7.4g net carbs, 368 calories (without the square of Lindt 70% chocolate)
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The inspiration for this recipe was a product I received for consideration – an Americanized version of a bento style lunch box! The Bento-ware bento lunch box is made from colorful BPA-free plastic and consists of multiple interior containers in a streamlined square carrier case. Since I’ve personally enjoyed this little lunchbox, I’m reviewing it here and having a GIVEAWAY for you guys! One lucky reader will win a free lunch box shipped to you from the company. Scroll down to the end of this post for details!
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Here’s a picture of my low carb lunch packed in the pink/lavender Bento-ware lunchbox:
A Bento-ware Bento Lunch Box for review
 
Do you see the Instant Chocolate Cake tucked into the corner “salad” container? 😉 My favorite aspect of this lunch box is how sturdy and well sealed the compartments are. No more messing with plastic bags and dealing with crushed berries and brownies! Two of the inner containers are water-tight, with the other two being sealed by the carrying case. I wouldn’t put anything too messy in the lid-less containers, but they’re certainly useful for meat n’ cheese rolls or undressed salad. There’s an adorable little dressing container, not pictured, that tucks into one of the larger containers. 

The durable plastic interior containers are microwavable and dishwasher safe for easy clean up. Overall, I highly recommend this handy lunch box for college students like myself who are always packing lunch to take to campus. The compact, sleek design of the container allows it to fit in your backpack without much bulk.  For more information about this product, check out the Bento-ware FAQ page.

Disclosure statement: This review contains a sample product sent for consideration by the brand or its PR firm. I am committed to being honest with my readers when recommending products and don’t do paid or guaranteed reviews. 
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To enter the GIVEAWAY, just leave a comment with your name, email address, and your favorite healthy lunch to take with you when you’re on the go!

You can get extra entries to the contest if you 
(1) share this post on Facebook, 
(2) Tweet about it, or 
(3) Pin it on Pinterest

Just leave a link in your comment showing where you’ve shared it! 🙂 A winner will be randomly selected and contacted via email one week from now. Good luck!
 

 

134 Comments on Healthy Instant Chocolate Cake (aka 1 Minute Microwave Cake) and a GIVEAWAY!

  1. kittiekorn
    July 24, 2012 at 6:30 pm (11 years ago)

    The Sonic Invincibility theme. Oh good holy, that is an excellent reference!

    As for the giveaway, my name is Liz, kittiekorn@gmail.com, and my favorite lunch to go is the ever adaptable stirfry! I got the recipe from gimmesomeoven.com (ginger vegetable stir fry), and I don't add the sugar for the sauce (of course), and it's good with everything, especially with lots of pepper. I think I'll make some of that now. Haha!

    Also, the cake looks so awesome, thank you for the recipe and giveaway!

  2. heidi
    July 24, 2012 at 6:32 pm (11 years ago)

    i hope it's okay for foreigners to participate as well!
    My favorite lunch-to-go would be Vietnamese spring rolls – you can fill them with any leftover meat or greens you have, and just dip them in sweet chili sauce, or maybe peanut dipping sauce.
    Email: hejdi@fiberpost.dk

  3. Ashley G
    July 24, 2012 at 6:38 pm (11 years ago)

    Ashley, tootall36067@yahoo.com and my favorite healthy lunch would be… hmmm…. I guess it would have to be a bean salad! It's not low carb, I know, but my hubby and dad are the reasons I stalk your blog 😀 They're both diabetic, so I'm dedicated to bringing them healthy desserts they (and the whole family!!) can enjoy! Thank you so much for your awesome recipes!!

  4. Anonymous
    July 24, 2012 at 6:56 pm (11 years ago)

    Hi! My name is Carrie, email address is sumnercarrie@hotmail.com, and favorite healthy (low carb) lunch is a Boar's Head hot dog with melted muenster cheese on top, sliced up yellow or red pepper, and 6 oz of plain greek yogurt sweetened with splenda and vanilla extract.

  5. Anonymous
    July 24, 2012 at 7:06 pm (11 years ago)

    Hi, name is Rebecca and email is r.meade@live.com. Favorite lunch is a tuna salad sandwich on low carb bread.

  6. gucci
    July 24, 2012 at 7:07 pm (11 years ago)

    Hello, my name is Elaine and my email is elainegooch@yahoo.com my favorite lunch on the go is grilled chicken with a salad mixed with balsamic vinegar and olive oil.

  7. Rødhette
    July 24, 2012 at 7:16 pm (11 years ago)

    Heya! I'm called Rødhette in Bloglandia and I'd really love one of those lunch boxes! I don't have a fav healthy lunch, but my most common lunch is two slices of rye bread with pate and slices of cucumber on top. Eggs and anchovies on bread is very tasty too! 🙂

    Oh btw – I've shared on Facebook, Twitter and Pinterest too. 🙂

  8. Anonymous
    July 24, 2012 at 8:13 pm (11 years ago)

    This looks awesome! Would work perfectly for my favorite lunch which is a low carb version of sheperds pie (I use cauliflower instead of potatoes in the mash, and lots of nice cheese on top), with plenty of opportunities for salads or sour cream or other sides.
    Christine, christineellingsen at gmail dot com

  9. Ironmom (Julie)
    July 24, 2012 at 8:15 pm (11 years ago)

    Thanks for the giveaway! I'd love to put a salad and some hard-boiled eggs into one of those babies. 🙂 vankeurens AT juno DOT com.

  10. Taryn
    July 24, 2012 at 8:27 pm (11 years ago)

    Taryn and my email is tarynamanda@gmail.com

    My favorite lunch is cold chicken satay. Grilled the night before is awesome, but cold the next day is great, too! Pair that with a salad and a low-carb treat and I'm set!

  11. Athena
    July 24, 2012 at 8:47 pm (11 years ago)

    Love a 1 minute microwave cake. My favorite lunch to grab and go is a sandwich wrap.

    cereza25 at yahoo dot com

  12. Karen
    July 24, 2012 at 8:49 pm (11 years ago)

    My go-to lunch is a salad with whatever veggies/leftover protein I have on hand!

    kchalbi@hotmail.com

  13. Anonymous
    July 24, 2012 at 9:01 pm (11 years ago)

    Can't wait to try this Chocolate Cake recipe. It looks yummy. My favorite lunch is a grilled chicken salad with mixed greens, a few pecans, dried cranberries, bacon bits, and balsamic vinegarette dressing. jmdm charter at hotmail dot com.

  14. Anonymous
    July 24, 2012 at 9:03 pm (11 years ago)

    https://www.facebook.com/Angy23954

    Yet another winner of a recipe!!! My favorite food to go is a wrap made with coconut flour, butternut squash fries that I reheat in micro, and sugar free gluten free home made peanut butter cups.

    Thanks for all of your wonderful recipes. Do we have another cookbook coming out anytime soon from Elana that you know about?
    Thanks for doing all of the “test” cooking for us so that we do not waste our time or our ingredients!

  15. Natasha
    July 24, 2012 at 9:15 pm (11 years ago)

    Thanks so much for the giveaway – AND the awesome recipe!!! I cannot wait to try this!

    My fave healthy lunch is rotisserie grilled chicken with broccoli and cheese on the side – YUM!

    My email is tasha.bunny at yahoo dot com (spelled out to avoid spambots).

    I am sharing on facebook (Natasha Garcia), tweeting (https://twitter.com/Tashabunny13/status/227874132761665536), and pinning (the girlie geek – http://pinterest.com/pin/236016836692670565/)!

  16. Jasmine
    July 24, 2012 at 9:18 pm (11 years ago)

    Thank you for this recipe! I don't have a microwave, can you please tell me how to adapt it for a stove, oven or toaster-oven? Thanks for all the yummy recipes you share with us 🙂

  17. Nancy
    July 24, 2012 at 9:19 pm (11 years ago)

    Good to see you back, Lauren! How is school going? I have made quite a few of your wonderful recipes in recent months. For a boxed lunch I love the hamburger stir fry with a wedge of Laughing Cow cheese and pre shredded cole slaw. AND I have to have something sweet to end it with. Your instant chocolate cake would be perfect!

  18. Nancy
    July 24, 2012 at 9:20 pm (11 years ago)

    Whoops, guess I need to add my email: ncomita@verizon.net

  19. Mindy
    July 24, 2012 at 9:23 pm (11 years ago)

    Such fun, do you think there is a way to bake it in toaster over for the microwave phobic?

  20. Cynthia
    July 24, 2012 at 9:24 pm (11 years ago)

    Seasoned black beans. I have a laptop lunch box and love it. Would love to have another for my son.

  21. logachelle
    July 24, 2012 at 9:57 pm (11 years ago)

    dmhughes28@hotmail.com My favorite easy to go lunch is ham and cheese rolls or tuna salad on cucumber slices. I'm going to share this on FB in the low carb fat camp page.

  22. Kelly Rae
    July 24, 2012 at 10:19 pm (11 years ago)

    I take my lunch to work every day. We have 3 cafeterias and none of them have many healthy options, let alone, gf options. I've been speaking to one of the chefs to consider at least LISTING allergens. Its an uphill climb! So, I would love to win this! Many thanks!
    Kelly

  23. Anonymous
    July 24, 2012 at 11:04 pm (11 years ago)

    I usually just do dinner leftovers :-).

    –Trina

    utahraptors at zookee dot org

  24. Anonymous
    July 24, 2012 at 11:50 pm (11 years ago)

    Love the recipe (umm, good chocolate) and the bento box is adorable.
    Michelle

  25. Cathy Clark
    July 24, 2012 at 11:55 pm (11 years ago)

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  26. Cathy Clark
    July 24, 2012 at 11:57 pm (11 years ago)

    When my mom and I saw this on facebook, we said, “ooooooh!” in unison. 🙂 Looks like another winner. My email is cathyclark42@gmail.com. Sign me up for the giveaway! My favorite take-along lunch is also a variation on the one-minute muffin, made with oat fiber and pumpkin. Every time I make it, my co-workers come drifting into the lunchroom to see what's cooking.

    Mindy – I've baked one minute muffin recipes before in the toaster oven; I usually start out by putting it in silicone cups (3 or 4 per recipe; don't overfill) and baking at 350° for 20 minutes; adjust up or down as needed. It has more of a regular cake texture, too…if you can wait that long. ;D

  27. Sarah
    July 25, 2012 at 12:06 am (11 years ago)

    My name is Sarah, and I like a lettuce-wrapped sandwich. sarahjmcwhirter at gmail dot com

  28. Anonymous
    July 25, 2012 at 1:55 am (11 years ago)

    Lauren, I LOVE your recipes and make them all the time. Can you tell me/us what the nutritional information on this is?

    That little box would be perfect for me. I bring my lunch every day. Some sort of protein (usually garlic grilled chicken), some sort of salad, a nice high fat dessert (this week it's crustless cheesecake), some cut up veggies…. maybe some dip and some parm cheese chips (yum!).

    My email is oneohiowoman at gmail dot com – go ahead, pick me – you know you want to! 🙂

  29. Kari Richmond, Asheville Area Music Together
    July 25, 2012 at 1:58 am (11 years ago)

    Oh, I'm so excited about someone else's comment about using mashed cauliflower instead of potatoes in shepherd's pie! Never thought of that! I love to eat, and leftovers hold a special place in my lunchie-heart, but I guess my current favorite is chicken salad on greens and shredded carrots. Rotisserie chicken in the chicken salad is the tops! Thanks for the give-away and the cake recipe!

  30. Love 2 Cook
    July 25, 2012 at 2:36 am (11 years ago)

    Lunch is usually leftover dinner. Chicken turned into tarragon chicken salad w homemade mayo. Salad Some cubes of raw milk cheese and whatever healthy bread I have on hand. (your grain-free rolls) yum! And maybe an almond flour cookie with cocoa nibs for something sweet. The bento lunch box would be perfect.

    Thank you for so many great recipes!!!

  31. IvO
    July 25, 2012 at 2:38 am (11 years ago)

    Ivonne Carlo and my favorite to put on this beautiful bento box would be a picnic for me and my daughter which would consist of cheese, low carb crackers, some rice free sushi rolls (for me) and maybe some sliced apple with peanut butter for something sweet.

    This cake looks amazing I can't wait to make it. and Love your recipes btw!!!

    ivonnecarlo@mac.com

  32. IvO
    July 25, 2012 at 2:52 am (11 years ago)

    Also, what kind of vinegar should I use for the recipe? Is apple cider vinegar ok?

  33. Lauren
    July 25, 2012 at 2:54 am (11 years ago)

    Please don't forget to include your email address in your comment. I can't enter you into the drawing if there is no way to contact you! 😉

  34. Lauren
    July 25, 2012 at 2:57 am (11 years ago)

    IvO – Any type of unflavored vinegar (white or ACV) works well.

  35. Lena
    July 25, 2012 at 3:27 am (11 years ago)

    My favorite on the go lunch is leftovers from dinner the night before!

    oatsandtea@gmail.com

  36. Anonymous
    July 25, 2012 at 3:29 am (11 years ago)

    Steph . Steph@romigs.net. turkey avacado lettuce wraps. ..my kids love this. any leftovers…always wanted one of these….

  37. Anonymous
    July 25, 2012 at 3:30 am (11 years ago)

    Liked you on facebook.
    Steph steph@romigs.net

  38. Team Turcotte
    July 25, 2012 at 3:46 am (11 years ago)

    Love the Bento box! Would need to purchase 2 more if I am selected for this one. I don't want to compete with my two kids for this stylish way to carry lunch. Favorite lunch – apple, grapes, organic cheese, organic hard boiled egg and salami and pepperoni. Yummy!

  39. Anonymous
    July 25, 2012 at 3:48 am (11 years ago)

    Thanks!! We love your chocolate cake with a secret – I had requests at least once a week to make it when we lived with family!

    Favorite healthy lunch: Tuna fish with red pepper + g-free blue chips!

    Thanks for the giveaway! Keep cooking!

    Carrie @ Dreamgirl704@aol.com

  40. SLB
    July 25, 2012 at 3:55 am (11 years ago)

    I make big salad for lunch every day with any fresh veggies I have in the fridge and plenty of protein (boiled eggs/meat/walnuts. This is a great lunch box. I have never seen one but would love to have it. Thanks for your wonderful recipes and blogs! Sherie B mickee54@yahoo.com

  41. Anonymous
    July 25, 2012 at 4:11 am (11 years ago)

    I can't wait to make this tomorrow! My lunch consists of a bed of spinach with green and red peppers, sprinkled with sriracha sauce with grilled chicken or some sort of protein. Almond milk yogurt with fresh fruit and dark chocolate for dessert and water to wash it all down! =)
    Ronnda
    twostapletons@clear.net

  42. SLB
    July 25, 2012 at 4:11 am (11 years ago)

    BTW, just shared your link on FB. Cannot wait to try this microwave cake. It looks so yummy!
    SLB – mickee54@yahoo.com

  43. Kris
    July 25, 2012 at 8:03 am (11 years ago)

    I can't wait to try this recipe! I guess my favorite lunch to bring is tuna with lots of vegies to scoop it up with! Thanks for the giveaway!

    Kris in Alaska
    funamom at yahoo dot com

  44. Rødhette
    July 25, 2012 at 8:08 am (11 years ago)

    Hi again! Yes, I did forget to include my e-mail in my previous comment (number 7). I can be reached at rodhettesverden (at) gmail dot com. *crossing fingers for that lunch box!* 🙂

  45. amy beth marantino
    July 25, 2012 at 8:23 am (11 years ago)

    my favorite lunch is veggie and bean soup. tigger27_27 at hotmail dot com. my name is amy

  46. Judy
    July 25, 2012 at 11:57 am (11 years ago)

    My husband baked your Healthy Chocolate Cake for me for my birthday (which is today) and I wrote about it in my own blog:http://www.lifeonthefoodchain.com/
    This looks wonderful, too. My favorite go-to lunch is a chicken or shrimp caesar salad. I never get tired of making or eating it. I'm Judy, and my email is shecooks@yahoo.com.

  47. Teoma
    July 25, 2012 at 12:20 pm (11 years ago)

    My favorite lunch on the go is a buffalo patty cooked with turmeric and cumin and a side of green beans, all drizzled in macadamia nut or coconut oil. Nom-nom!
    Thanks for your website….I have been using the recipes for years!

  48. Anonymous
    July 25, 2012 at 1:29 pm (11 years ago)

    Oh My that mug cake looks delicious! My favorite lunch on the go are sardines. weird i know but they are so yummy and portable. My email address is Heather500089888 @ aol dot com

  49. Suzie
    July 25, 2012 at 2:25 pm (11 years ago)

    That cake looks powerful enough to kill any chocolate craving! I posted it on Facebook and on Pinterest, http://pinterest.com/pin/11681280254287843/

    my email is:suziestawicki@gmail.com

  50. Savannah
    July 25, 2012 at 3:11 pm (11 years ago)

    That looks so yummy!!! Email: savannahgentry at gmail dot com (written that way to keep the hackers at bay…;) )

  51. Savannah
    July 25, 2012 at 3:12 pm (11 years ago)

    Oh, and I posted it to Facebook as well!

  52. Anonymous
    July 25, 2012 at 3:29 pm (11 years ago)

    Oh my goodness my mouth is watering from looking at that cake. For lunch I usually do the chopped salad which includes healthy dark greens, beans, veggies and feta cheese. I love the idea of the bento box. Thanks for the giveaway.
    jenny.glade@yahoo.com

  53. Anonymous
    July 25, 2012 at 11:02 pm (11 years ago)

    Yummy Desert! My favorite paleo lunchbox is green salad, with a side of pickled cucumbers and a side of tuna salad. It's easy and quick, just like this desert. KarinClaus @ yahoo dot com

  54. Lauren
    July 25, 2012 at 11:25 pm (11 years ago)

    Anon – To bake this in the toaster oven, you could try baking it at 375 degrees for 10 minutes. I'm really not sure how it'd turn out since I haven't tried it, but that's a guess based on how quickly the microwave heats up and cooks the cake. 🙂

    Updated the post with the nutritional info!

  55. Anonymous
    July 26, 2012 at 2:57 am (11 years ago)

    Jeanette berry
    Netters272@yahoo.com

    Warm bacon dressing over spinach salad..some nuts and cubes of cheese and NOW this muffin

  56. Dee
    July 26, 2012 at 12:46 pm (11 years ago)

    Oh my the cake looks sooooo delish! I love love love your creations!

    I'd love to enter for the giveaway!

    My email is ariachatter@yahoo.com.

    I also shared on FB here:

    https://www.facebook.com/DeeCPA

    My favorite low carb lunch is a BLT wrap made with a low carb tortilla.

  57. Abby
    July 26, 2012 at 9:08 pm (11 years ago)

    So many great ideas here! I'm obsessed with bento boxes, so I like to make a Japanese-style omelet, sliced, with pickles and other veggies.

  58. soblest
    July 27, 2012 at 12:59 am (11 years ago)

    Hi, I'm Marie. My favorite go-to lunch is cottage cheese with fresh fruit, sprinkled with chia and/or flax seeds. Yum! My email is soblest at gmail dot com. Thanks!

  59. Lisa Vafiades
    July 27, 2012 at 5:50 am (11 years ago)

    i don't use a microwave- please give alternative cooking options

  60. Harriet
    July 27, 2012 at 7:32 am (11 years ago)

    My favourite is oven roasted veg, couscous and feta. Delicious! And it would fit very nicely into that lunchbox!

  61. Paste pants
    July 28, 2012 at 2:58 am (11 years ago)

    My favourite healthy lunch to go is a quinoa salad 🙂

  62. Michelle
    July 28, 2012 at 12:31 pm (11 years ago)

    That is the CUTEST little bento box and I'm all about the cute factor, as long as it's practical too. This is my first time on this website and I'm going to be back!

  63. ufg8trj
    July 28, 2012 at 8:45 pm (11 years ago)

    My favorite on the go lunch is a salad or pb and rice cakes
    ufg8trj at yahoo

  64. Julie
    July 30, 2012 at 1:16 pm (11 years ago)

    Hi I am Julie 🙂
    My favorite lunch is leftover pizza
    thanks
    auteegem@yahoo.com

  65. Amy
    July 30, 2012 at 7:37 pm (11 years ago)

    My favorite lunch to go is a low-carb oopsie roll turkey sandwich, some veggies and a low carb yogurt that I pack in my mini cooler so when I'm away from home I'm not tempted to cheat. Thanks for the chance to win!

    My e-mail is rascherry@dishmail.net.

  66. Amy
    July 30, 2012 at 7:45 pm (11 years ago)

    For an extra entry I have posted on Twitter, @rascherries. My e-mail is rascherry@dishmail.net.

    Thanks!

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  69. ~The Keller Girls
    August 1, 2012 at 7:55 pm (11 years ago)

    Hello,
    We were wondering what you would sub for erythritol besides honey and xylitol?? Stevia?

    Blessings!

  70. Ilana
    August 2, 2012 at 7:03 am (11 years ago)

    Baked potatoes with cheese and veggies! love your ideas!
    Ilana – lanaerez@yahoo.com

  71. Ellen R
    August 4, 2012 at 1:57 am (11 years ago)

    I'm hoping this giveaway isn't over yet! I'd love to win this bento lunch box. Even though I'm a stay at home mom with my baby, the lunch box would help me with my portion control! Name is Ellen – email erockefeller11@gmail.com

  72. Stephanie
    August 6, 2012 at 1:59 am (11 years ago)

    Awesome bento. Totally want that. My standard to-go lunch is lazy mom fare: nuts, cheese cubes and berries.

  73. Lisa
    August 6, 2012 at 5:16 pm (11 years ago)

    I hope giveaway still open! I to always have leftovers to take for lunch – usually a piece of chicken or maybe some taco meat and roasted veggies!

    gonzalez.lisa @ gmail.com

  74. Anonymous
    August 7, 2012 at 6:17 pm (11 years ago)

    I just had to say I made this last night and it was AMAZING! So easy, so delicious! Thanks Lauren

  75. Sherie B
    September 3, 2012 at 3:10 pm (11 years ago)

    I have made this cake several times now and it is very easy and SOOOO good!! It is my “go to” chocolate dessert when I have a craving and want something quick and low carb. Yum. It is especially good with some fresh whipped cream on it. Yum! Thanks again for all your hard work on these wonderful recipes. I am anxious to buy and use your new e cookbook.

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