If you need more protein in your diet, the solution might be as simple as eating dessert!
If you’re trying to increase your protein intake, you’ve probably already considered some savory options. But don’t overlook the sweet side! Ice cream, cookie dough, cheesecake, frosting, brownies, and more can all be excellent sources of protein. Here, I’ve gathered some of my favorite recipes for high protein desserts with protein powder. With these recipes you can enjoy a delicious treat and a protein boost, too.
Getting enough protein can be life changing. Protein can help regulate hormones, reduce fatigue and mood swings, increase focus, control blood sugar - so many things that impact daily well-being. Adding protein powder to dessert might seem like a no-brainer method of getting more of this important macronutrient: mix powder in, get protein out. But it’s not always that simple. The best recipes thoughtfully leverage the amazing nutrition in protein powder while steering clear of any grittiness or chalkiness. That’s what you’ll get with each recipe in this collection – great flavour and no off-putting textures!
So, whether you like to eat dessert first or save the best for last, tuck in! Enjoy knowing you’re doing something great for your tastebuds and your health, too. No protein powder in your pantry? No worries! Find inspiration in my round up of high protein desserts without protein powder.
High Protein Desserts With Protein Powder
This Cookie Dough Protein Yogurt Cup is what dreams are made of! With over 9 grams of protein per cup, it’s a yummy and satisfying snack.
Recipe: Olivia Adriance
High Protein Cookie Dough Yogurt Cups
Recipe: Olivia Adriance
These healthy vanilla protein balls are made without oats and without nuts. They’re paleo, vegan and gluten free.
Recipe: Bake it Paleo
Vanilla Protein Balls
Recipe: Bake it Paleo
These cake batter protein balls are a quick and easy gluten free snack or dessert made with simple, wholesome ingredients.
Recipe: Eat with Clarity
Cake Batter Protein Balls
Recipe: Eat with Clarity
This protein cookie dough bark is so easy to make with just 5 simple ingredients. It’s packed with 4 grams of protein per serving and is the perfect post-workout treat or healthy dessert.
Recipe: Eating Bird Food
Protein Cookie Dough Bark
Recipe: Eating Bird Food
These fluffy protein waffles are a homemade take on Kodiak waffles! They’re made with ingredients like eggs, Greek yogurt and protein powder.
Recipe: Eat with Clarity
Protein Wafflles
Recipe: Eat with Clarity
Two different versions of Protein Creme Brulee. Both with plant-based milk or cream. One with Pistachio flavour, one coffee. Both stunning to look at and easy to make. And with a healthy hit of protein. Your way to get it all: Indulgence, low calories and Protein in one delicious dessert.
Recipe: For The Pleasure of Eating
Protein Creme Brulee (Two Ways!)
Recipe: For The Pleasure of Eating
This rich and creamy high-protein hot chocolate recipe has over 30 grams of protein! It’s single-serve, healthy, and made with chocolate protein powder in under 5 minutes in a microwave or stovetop.
Recipe: Healthful Blondie
Protein Hot Chocolate
Recipe: Healthful Blondie
Versatile, sweet, and packed with 9g of protein each, Protein Popsicles are a refreshing and cooling way to get extra protein!
Recipe: Mae's Menu
Protein Popsicles
Recipe: Mae's Menu
These deliciously decadent, secretly healthy Chocolate Chip Protein Muffins are loaded with good-for-you ingredients.
Recipe: The Oregon Dietitian
Chocolate Chip Protein Muffins
Recipe: The Oregon Dietitian
This Protein Pumpkin Bread is everything you love about traditional pumpkin bread, but with 12 grams of protein per slice, and less sugar.
Recipe: Foodborne Wellness
Protein Pumpkin Bread
Recipe: Foodborne Wellness
Looking for a healthy treat this summer? These Protein Ice Cream Bars are creamy, delicious and packed with 16 grams of protein per pop.
Recipe: Foodborne Wellness
Protein Ice Cream Bars
Recipe: Foodborne Wellness
Protein brownie bites are flourless, portion-controlled and contain only a few simple ingredients! A healthy way to get your chocolate fix!
Recipe: Haute and Healthy Living
Flourless Chocolate Brownie
Recipe: Haute and Healthy Living
This Oatmeal Protein Cookies recipe is loaded with nuts, seeds, gluten free oats and whole grains for a cookie that packs some serious health benefits. These are the best healthy protein cookies …ever!
Recipe: Basics with Bails
Oatmeal Protein Cookies
Recipe: Basics with Bails
Introducing - High Protein Chocolate Greek Yogurt Popsicle, the best no bake healthy treat.
Recipe: Avocado Skillet
High Protein Chocolate Greek Yogurt Popsicle
Recipe: Avocado Skillet
Decadent and creamy, this chocolate smoothie bowl will satisfy your sweet tooth without overloading with sugar.
Recipe: Fed & Fit
Chocolate Peanut Butter Banana Smoothie Bowl
Recipe: Fed & Fit
How to make the BEST tasting High-Protein, Gluten-Free Edible FUNfetti Sugar Cookie Cottage Cheese Dough. Quick and easy & naturally sweetened.
Recipe: Gentle Tummy
FUNfetti Sugar Cookie Cottage Cheese Dough
Recipe: Gentle Tummy
Indulge in a delicious Biscoff Yogurt Cup made with plain Greek yogurt, vanilla protein powder, Biscoff spread, and crushed Biscoff cookies. This easy and protein-packed treat is perfect for breakfast, a snack, or dessert.
Recipe: Basics with Bails
Biscoff Yogurt Cup
Recipe: Basics with Bails
Get a delicious boost of protein with these Protein Frozen Yogurt Cups! The creamy Greek yogurt filling features peanut butter, honey, and protein powder to create one of the best high protein treats! Plus, they’re completely encased in a chocolate magic shell.
Recipe: Fit Foodie Finds
Protein Frozen Yogurt Cups
Recipe: Fit Foodie Finds
This creamy almond-coffee smoothie is the perfect way to get your filling of strong caffeine and vanilla protein in the morning. It’s also naturally sweetened with banana to avoid sugar highs.
Recipe: Joyful Healthy Eats
Delicious Coffee Smoothie
Recipe: Joyful Healthy Eats
Deliciously smooth and creamy protein cheesecake that tastes anything but healthy! Each slice is packed with 18g of protein.
Recipe: Fit and Full
Protein Cheesecake
Recipe: Fit and Full
This chocolate chip protein mug cake is the perfect healthy way to satisfy your sweet tooth. It’s easy to make and naturally gluten free!
Recipe: Eat with Clarity
Protein Mug Cake
Recipe: Eat with Clarity
Fudgy Cinnamon Protein Mug Cake with a swirl and icing. Healthy cinnamon roll protein mug cake uses protein powder, but no flour or sugar - easy and keto!
Recipe: Hayl's Kitchen
Fudgy Cinnamon Protein Mug Cake
Recipe: Hayl's Kitchen
Protein Chocolate Cupcakes with a simple 3-ingredient protein chocolate frosting. Made with healthier ingredients and they’re both vegan and gluten-free!
Recipe: Nadia's Healthy Kitchen
Protein Chocolate Cupcakes
Recipe: Nadia's Healthy Kitchen
These vegan pistachio protein bars are easy to make and only call for 6 ingredients. They’re cheaper & better for you than shop bought bars!
Recipe: Nadia's Healthy Kitchen
Vegan Pistachio Protein Bars
Recipe: Nadia's Healthy Kitchen
This single serving protein cookie recipe is soft, thick, chewy, and perfect for an easy healthy snack or dessert!
Recipe: Chocolate Covered Katie
Single Serving Protein Cookie
Recipe: Chocolate Covered Katie
This healthy protein ice cream uses frozen bananas as the base and can easily be made into two different flavors - chocolate and/or vanilla. It’s vegan and you’ll love how creamy and delicious it is!
Recipe: Eating Bird Food
Protein Ice Cream
Recipe: Eating Bird Food
These bakery-style Chocolate Protein Powder Brownies are SO good, you would never guess they are in fact, a protein snack! They are super fudgy and crispy.
Recipe: One Clever Chef
Bakery Style Protein Powder Brownies
Recipe: One Clever Chef
This protein milkshake is super creamy, delicious and packed with over 30 grams of protein! It comes together in just 5 minutes and is the perfect healthier dessert option.
Recipe: Eating Bird Food
Protein Milkshake
Recipe: Eating Bird Food
Healthy Protein Brownie Batter is made with a set of ingredients perfect for enjoying without baking. It’s the ultimate brownie treat!
Recipe: Erin Lives Whole
Healthy Protein Brownie Batter
Recipe: Erin Lives Whole
These irresistible peanut butter protein cookies are actually good for you! Enjoy eating your protein in this creative and sweet way.
Recipe: Erin Lives Whole
Peanut Butter Protein Cookies
Recipe: Erin Lives Whole
This protein cookie dough needs just 3 ingredients to make and takes seconds to prep! 30 grams of protein, NO flour, and no raw eggs needed.
Recipe: The Big Man's World
3 Ingredient Protein Cookie Dough
Recipe: The Big Man's World
Love traditional chocolate mousse, but wish it catered more toward high protein diets? Well, you’ve hit the goldmine.
Recipe: Fit Foodie Finds
High-Protein Chocolate Mousse
Recipe: Fit Foodie Finds
These Protein Popsicles are ready in just 10 minutes and pack 12 grams of protein per serving for a great post-workout snack.
Recipe: The Conscious Plant Kitchen
Protein Popsicles
Recipe: The Conscious Plant Kitchen
These Brownie Protein Bars are easy to make in under 20 minutes with wholesome ingredients and packed with 12g of protein.
Recipe: The Conscious Plant Kitchen
Brownie Protein Bars
Recipe: The Conscious Plant Kitchen
These pumpkin chocolate chip protein bars have a chewy pumpkin filling that’s topped with a rich chocolate fudge. Vegan and gluten free!
Recipe: Bake it Paleo
Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Protein Bars
Recipe: Bake it Paleo
These cinnamon sugar protein donuts are made with almond flour and baked, rather than fried. They’re gluten free, paleo and yeast free.
Recipe: Bake it Paleo
Protein Donuts
Recipe: Bake it Paleo
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