Easy High Protein Caramel Mexican Flan

High Protein Caramel Mexican Flan Recipe

I reinvented the traditional caramel Mexican flan, a caramel custard dessert, and made it high in protein. Easy to make Mexican flan recipe is the perfect dessert for Cinco De Mayo or any fun gathering.

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Prep Time 3 15

Cook Time 45

Total Time 4

Course Desserts

Cuisine Mexican

Servings

Calories 218 kcal

Equipment

Ingredients

1 egg
2 cups egg whites
½ cup coconut evaporated milk
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 scoop vanilla protein powder
1 scoop Radiant Beauty Collagen Peptides
2 tablespoons maple syrup
1 tablespoon gelatin powder, unflavored
1 pinch sea salt

Dairy-Free Caramel Sauce

2 tablespoons coconut oil
3 tablespoons almond butter
½ teaspoon vanilla extract
1 dates Medjool (Pitted)
½ tablespoon maple syrup
1 pinch sea salt

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Instructions

Blend all the caramel sauce ingredients in a blender until smooth.
Preheat the oven to 325 degrees Fahrenheit. Divide the caramel sauce in six small custard cups or 6- ounce ramekins. Be sure to coat the bottom evenly. Set aside.
In a large mixing bowl, lightly beat the 2 cups egg whites.
Add in the evaporated milk, vanilla extract, gelatin, protein and collagen powders, and maple syrup. Add a pinch of sea salt.
Pour mixture into the prepared ramekins. Place the ramekins on a roasting pan, Pour just enough hot water inside the roasting pan to reach halfway up the outside of the ramekins.
Bake in preheated oven at 325 for 45 minutes, or until a toothpick placed in the center comes out clean.
Carefully remove the roasting pan, remove each ramekin, and set aside to chill in the refrigerator for 3 hours.
Run a knife around the rim of the flan to loosen up the sides to unmold them. Hold a serving plate over the ramekin and flip the ramekin upside down quickly. The caramel sauce and flan should be perfectly unmolded.
Serve with raw cacao nibs over top or fresh fruit like pineapple, mango, and shredded coconut.

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Laura's Recipe Tips

If you like more caramel sauce topping for your flan, I suggest doubling the caramel sauce. You can either add more during step one or reserve for topping when serving.

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Nutrition

Serving: 1 ServingCalories: 218kcalCarbohydrates: 12gProtein: 19gFat: 11gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gTrans Fat: 0.003gCholesterol: 31mgSodium: 238mgPotassium: 230mgFiber: 1gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 41IUVitamin C: 0.01mgCalcium: 59mgIron: 2mg

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