Valentine's Day can be sweet – but please, no blood sugar spikes. These raspberry chocolate cupcakes are the perfect little treat for your partner, friend, colleague, or simply for yourself. They're low-carb , high in protein , and free of refined sugar – ideal as a gift , for the office , or for a cozy evening at home.
Why these cupcakes are more blood sugar friendly
Many classic cupcakes provide readily available carbohydrates – this can lead to a rapid energy spike followed by a crash. This version, on the other hand, relies on:
- Protein (yogurt + protein powder)
- Ingredients with higher fiber content (almonds)
- less fast-acting sweetener (erythritol)
Result: sweet enjoyment that often feels more stable .
Recipe: Raspberry Chocolate Cupcakes (8 pieces)
Preparation time: approx. 30 minutes (including baking time)
Difficulty: easy
Ingredients for the dough
- 1 egg
- 150 g Greek yogurt (10% fat)
- 40g neutral or vanilla protein powder
- 70 g ground almonds
- 5 g unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1.5–2 tsp baking powder
- 40 g erythritol
- 1 tsp lemon juice
Ingredients for the topping
- 120 g cream cheese
- a little lemon juice
- 2-3 tsp raspberry juice from thawed, pureed frozen raspberries (optional: mix in some puree)
- optional: some erythritol (if you like it sweeter)
Preparation step by step
1) Prepare oven & pan
Preheat oven to 180°C (350°F) using conventional oven setting (top and bottom heat) . Line a muffin tin with 8 silicone baking cups.
2) Mix the dough
Mix the egg with the erythritol. Stir in the yogurt and lemon juice.
In a second bowl, mix protein powder, almonds, cocoa, and baking powder. Add the dry ingredients to the egg mixture and stir until a smooth batter forms.
3) Baking
Divide the batter evenly among 8 tartlet tins. Bake for approximately 15 minutes . Then allow to cool completely.
4) Prepare the topping
Stir cream cheese with lemon juice and raspberry juice (or a little raspberry puree) until smooth. Optionally, stir in erythritol. Chill briefly and then spread onto the cupcakes.
5) Decorate (optional, but pretty!)
For example, with raspberries, chocolate chips, sugar-free sprinkles or chopped nuts.
Nutritional values per cupcake (estimated)
- 140–150 kcal
- 11–12 g protein
- 3–4 g net carbohydrates
- approx. 9 g fat
Tip: This way you can enjoy them even more “stable”
If you are particularly sensitive to sweets: Enjoy the cupcake as a dessert after a protein-rich meal or together with unsweetened tea/coffee – this often feels more balanced for many.
Conclusion
These raspberry chocolate cupcakes prove that indulgence and blood sugar-conscious eating are not mutually exclusive. Sweet, pretty, uncomplicated – and perfect for Valentine's Day.
