Guilt-Free Chocolate Fondant (No Butter, No Sugar!) 🍫✨
Indulge in this rich, fudgy chocolate fondant—made healthier with no butter, no refined sugar, and just 150 calories per serving! Perfect for when you crave something decadent yet wholesome.
Why You’ll Love It
✅ Silky, molten center – Classic fondant texture!
✅ Naturally sweetened – Uses fruit purée instead of sugar.
✅ Easy to make – Ready in 40 minutes flat.
✅ Diet-friendly – Vegetarian, and can be sugar-free.
Ingredients
- 200g dark chocolate (70% or higher)
- 4 large eggs
- 100g apple compote (or mashed banana)
- 50g all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking powder (≈1 sachet chemical yeast)
- Pinch of salt
- Sweetener to taste (optional, e.g., stevia or erythritol)
(Optional: Dust with cocoa powder or serve with fresh berries!)
Step-by-Step Instructions
1. Prep & Melt Chocolate
- Preheat oven to 180°C (350°F).
- Grease a cake pan (or use muffin tins for mini fondants).
- Melt chocolate (double boiler or microwave in 30-sec bursts).
2. Mix Wet Ingredients
- Whisk eggs until frothy.
- Stir in apple compote (or banana) and melted chocolate.
3. Add Dry Ingredients
- Sift in flour, baking powder, and salt.
- Fold gently until just combined (don’t overmix!).
4. Bake & Serve
- Pour into mold and bake 20-25 mins (center should slightly jiggle).
- Cool 5 mins, then unmold. Serve warm for a gooey center!
Serving Ideas
🍓 Elegant: Top with raspberries + mint.
🍦 Decadent: Pair with vanilla yogurt or coconut whipped cream.
☕ Simple: Dust with cocoa powder and enjoy with coffee.
Pro Tips
🔹 Want it sweeter? Add 1-2 tbsp maple syrup/honey to the batter.
🔹 Gluten-free? Swap flour for almond or oat flour.
🔹 Storage: Keeps 3 days airtight—reheat briefly for molten texture!
Prep Time: 15 mins | Bake Time: 25 mins | Total Time: 40 mins
Servings: 8 | Calories: 150/serving
