The best list of High Protein Dessert Recipes! From cookies to pudding and more – all of these desserts have over 5g of protein per serving!
If you’re trying to eat more protein, but have a sweet tooth – this list of high protein desserts will be so helpful!
I love eating healthy, but I also love dessert (so much so that I started a website for easy dessert recipes…these Brownie Cookies are my favorite!)
Usually, if I’m in the mood for dessert, I opt for the real thing, but sometimes it’s nice to have a higher protein option.
This list of high protein sweet snacks will help satisfy your sweet tooth, and help you hit your protein goals!
High Protein Cheesecakes
Healthy Key Lime Cheesecake are easy to make and delicious! The perfect easy treat that is lighter, healthy and gluten free! (5g per serving)
Healthy Lemon Cheesecake is the perfect dessert! Made with only 8 ingredients – these healthy cheesecakes are simple and yummy! (5g per serving)
Healthy Pumpkin Cheesecake is the perfect gluten free, low fat cheesecake treat! Made with greek yogurt, low in sugar and so delicious! (5g per serving)
Healthy Cheesecake is the perfect low fat mini cheesecake treat! Made with greek yogurt, low in sugar and so delicious! Gluten and grain free – this is one of our favorite lighter desserts! (6g per serving)
Mini Protein Cheesecakes are creamy, delicious and made with healthier ingredients. Each protein cheesecake has 7 grams of protein! (7g per serving)
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High Protein Cookies
Protein Cookies that are easy to make! Secretly healthy, these cookies only have 8 simple ingredients and are delicious! Naturally gluten free too! (6g per serving)
The best Healthy Peanut Butter Powder Cookies Recipe! All the peanut butter flavor wrapped into a healthy cookie. It is mixed in 1 bowl, and made with 7 simple ingredients. (8g per serving)
These Vegan Protein Cookies are chewy, hearty, and packed with protein! With 10g of protein per serving, it makes a filling snack or breakfast. (10g per serving)
Sesame Pekmez Cookies – These 1-bowl cookies look pretty, but they’re unbelievably easy, plus healthy and high-protein to boot. Naturally sweetened and no equipment is needed, just a fork! (5g per serving)
High Protein Cakes, Muffins & Breads
Healthy Chocolate Chip Muffins are easy to make with pantry staples. Made with oat flour and yogurt, these muffins are fluffy and delicious! (7g per serving)
Healthy Carrot Cake that tastes just like the real thing! This Healthy Carrot Cake is moist, fluffy and so delicious! (6g per serving)
Protein Donuts are an easy, high protein treat. Made with simple ingredients, they’re gluten and dairy free while being totally delicious! Use vegan or whey protein. Better than any pre-made protein donut from Shark Tank or online! (7g per serving)
Protein Muffins are the perfect nutritious breakfast! With 6g of protein per muffin, they’re delicious + easy to make! (6g per serving)
Blueberry Protein Muffins are easy to make and absolutely delicious! A healthier, protein packed version of your favorite bakery treat! (9g per serving)
Pumpkin Protein Muffins are easy to make with healthy ingredients like Greek yogurt! Gluten free and packed with 9g of protein per muffin. Pair alongside a Pumpkin Spice Latte for a yummy fall treat! (9g per serving)
This Protein Zucchini Bread is naturally gluten-free, swirled with chocolate, and loaded with healthy ingredients. The best protein dessert to curb a craving and fuel up! (10g per serving)
High Protein Banana Bread without any protein powder. One slice has over 9g of protein and it is still soft, fluffy, and delicious! (9g per serving)
Trying to eat more protein?
If you’re trying to eat more protein, check out our High Protein Dinners Ebook! It has 24 easy recipes you can make in under an hour with 25g+ protein per serving!
High Protein Sweet Snacks
Protein Ice Cream is a delicious, creamy coconut milk ice cream that’s high in protein! Make this healthy frozen treat in your blender! (15g per serving)
Healthy Lemon Bars are the perfect healthy lemon dessert. Paleo, gluten free, and made with no sugar- they’re delicious and easy to make! These gluten free lemon bars are made with coconut flour and have the perfect creamy filling and decadent crust- one of the best healthy lemon desserts! (5g per serving)
Oatmeal Raisin Protein Bars are a healthy protein bar recipe that is easy to make! Chewy and delicious – these taste like a cookie! (11g per serving)
These healthy Pumpkin Protein Balls are packed with pumpkin flavor and delicious chocolate chips! They’re so quick and easy to make with no baking. (5g per serving)
This Whipped Honey Cottage Cheese Parfait has over 20 grams of protein per serving thanks to the cottage cheese. It is so good yet healthy for you. (23g per serving)
High Protein Chocolate desserts
Chocolate Hummus is made with simple ingredients in under 10 minutes. An easy dessert hummus that is the perfect sweet treat! (8g per serving)
Black Bean Brownies that everyone will love. These really are the best black bean brownies – fudgy, rich, and delicious! (5g per serving)
Sweet Potato Brownies – Fudgy, chocolatey, and delicious – these healthy brownies are easy to make and so yummy! (5g per serving)
Almond Butter Brownies are a delicious healthy treat! Gluten and grain free but packed with chocolate – they’ll be your new favorite dessert! (8g per serving)
These Protein Peanut Butter Cups fuse the timeless duo of peanut butter and chocolate with an added 8 grams of protein per serving. Simple to make, they provide a healthier twist on a classic treat, perfect for satisfying your sweet tooth. (8g per serving)
No Bake Chocolate Almond Butter Bars – A creamy base of almond butter and maple syrup and covered in chocolate! These bars are high in protein from the hemp hearts, almonds, and almond flour. (12g per serving)
This decadent Chocolate Chia Seed Pudding has sweet coconut and crunchy almonds … just like an Almond Joy candy bar (but 1,000x healthier)! It’s a super-easy, make-ahead dessert you can keep stashed in the fridge to satisfy those late-night chocolate cravings guilt-free! (6g per serving)
This High Protein Chocolate Pudding is easy to make and completely plant-based. It’s perfect when you’re craving a sweet treat! (12g per serving)
These Protein Peanut Butter Cups come together so easily in a few simple steps! A rich chocolate layer wrapped around a creamy peanut butter center, these no-bake peanut butter cups make for the perfect snack or dessert. (5g per serving)
Chocolate Peanut Butter Bars are made with peanut butter, cornflakes, honey, and chocolate and are so delicious. Ready in just 30 minutes, make them for an easy and healthy dessert or snack. (6.5g per serving)
High Protein Desserts to Buy
Most pre-made high protein desserts have a lot of ingredients and can often have a lot of added sugar.
Tips for baking with Protein Powder
Whey protein is easier to bake with because there are fewer ingredients and therefore fewer variables. When selecting a protein powder to use in baking recipes, fewer ingredients are key. The protein powder should contain protein, sweetener, natural flavor, and not much else.
If using whey protein powder, you should lightly pack it when measuring. This will allow you to produce a thicker batter making it easier to divide and will add a little extra protein. Most vegan protein powders will not require packing.
I found that unflavored whey protein doesn’t usually work well in baking. If using an unflavored option, you will likely need to add additional sweetener
Brands we like to bake with
Our Favorite: Iconic Protein Grass-Fed Whey in Vanilla Bean – This option has simple ingredients, worked well for these pumpkin muffins, and is one of my preferred brands to bake with.
Levels Grass-Fed Whey Protein in Vanilla – Another great option with simple ingredients.
Orgain Simple in Creamy Vanilla (Vegan) – If using this option, you will not need to pack the protein powder as it is denser.
Be Well by Kelly Beef Protein Isolate – Tastes great but does not dome/rise very well with baked goods. I love this protein powder for drinking but struggle to bake with it.
