Are you looking for delicious high protein dessert recipes? We’ve rounded up the 9 best high protein desserts. From cheesecake to cookie dough and cinnamon rolls, we have you covered with these healthy yet indulgent recipes.
If you’re on a mission to up your protein intake, you’ve probably already found all kinds of savory protein recipes. But high protein desserts also offer a great way to sneak in some extra grams at the end of the day while also enjoying a sweet treat.
There are so many amazing options from brownies to cheesecake and cookie dough, when it comes to healthy high protein desserts. With a couple of ingredient swaps, you can turn your favorites into a quick and easy recipe you can enjoy guilt-free every night of the week.
So whether you’re looking for quick protein desserts, high protein sweet snacks, or low calorie high protein desserts, we have you covered with this roundup of our favorite recipes.
So without further ado, let’s dive into these 9 high protein dessert recipes.
Contents
- Two Minute Protein Brownie
- High Protein Cheesecake Jars
- Cottage Cheese Cookie Dough
- High Protein Chocolate Pudding
- Peanut Butter Chocolate Greek Yogurt Bark
- Protein Cinnamon Rolls
- Blueberry Protein Muffins
- High Protein Berry Crumble
- Cottage Cheese Ice Cream
The 9 Best High Protein Desserts
1. Two Minute Protein Brownie
When I think of an indulgent sweet treat the end the day, my mind immediately goes to gooey chocolatey brownies. This Two Minute Protein Brownie recipe is a double win because it comes together in just 5 minutes and has amazing macros.
Prep time: 5 minutes
Estimated Nutrition Facts: 210 calories | 20g protein | 11g carbohydrate | 8g fat
2. High Protein Cheesecake Jars
If you asked me to think of one of the most unhealthy desserts possible, cheesecake would probably come to mind. But, with a couple of modifications, it can be a great nutritious and high protein dessert option. We particularly love these High Protein Cheesecake Jars because they have an amazing mix of textures and flavors.
Prep time: 15 minutes
Estimated Nutrition Facts: 459 calories | 30g protein | 62g carbohydrate | 10g fat
3. Cottage Cheese Cookie Dough
It’s hard to think of anything more indulgent than raw cookie dough for dessert. But with this Cottage Cheese Cookie Dough recipe, you can feel good about having a delicious cookie dough treat every day of the week. It gets its protein from cottage cheese (duh!), protein powder, and almond flour.
Prep time: 5 minutes
Estimated Nutrition Facts: 447 calories | 21g protein | 31g carbohydrate | 30g fat
4. High Protein Chocolate Pudding
Protein pudding is one of our favorite high protein desserts because it has incredible macros, doesn’t taste “healthified” and can be made in so many delicious flavors. This Chocolate Protein Pudding is our favorite recipe because its smooth, creamy, and packed with protein.
Prep time: 10 minutes
Estimated Nutrition Facts: 350 calories | 55g protein | 8g carbohydrate | 8g fat
5. Peanut Butter Chocolate Greek Yogurt Bark
If you’re looking for a quick and easy high protein dessert, you’re gonna love this Peanut Butter Chocolate Greek Yogurt Bark. In just 10 minutes of prep, you can get a batch of this delicious treat in the freezer and ready for nibbles throughout the week.
Prep time: 10 minutes
Estimated Nutrition Facts: 274 calories | 22g protein | 17g carbohydrate | 16g fat
6. Protein Cinnamon Rolls
Cinnamon rolls are a classic for a reason, they are sweet, gooey, and oh so satisfying. This macro-friendly Protein Cinnamon Roll recipe is a wonderfully healthy adaptation. The protein comes from a mix of protein powder and greek yogurt and packs in 16 grams per roll.
Prep time: 30 minutes
Estimated Nutrition Facts: 187 calories | 21g protein | 18g carbohydrate | 4g fat
7. Blueberry Protein Muffins
Although you might first associate Blueberry Muffins with breakfast foods, they also make a great high protein dessert. They are basically a tiny cake! We love that in 30 minutes, you can make a tray of 6 and have a muffin ready for (almost) every day of the week.
Prep time: 30 minutes
Estimated Nutrition Facts (for 2 muffins): 370 calories | 24g protein | 36g carbohydrate | 12g fat
8. High Protein Berry Crumble
Do you tend to crave fruity desserts over chocolate and peanut butter flavors? Then you need to try this High Protein Berry Crumble the base consists of frozen berries and is topped with a classic crumble topping — but this one includes the addition of protein powder which adds 30 grams of protein.
Prep time: 25 minutes
Estimated Nutrition Facts: 460 cals | 30 grams protein | 45 grams carbohydrates | 20 grams fat
9. Cottage Cheese Ice Cream
Although it may sound a little odd at first, cottage cheese makes a wonderful ice cream base. Simple blend it up with a couple of other simple ingredients for a creamy and rich high protein ice cream. We love topping it with a healthy magic shell made of dark chocolate and coconut oil.
Prep time: 1 hour
Nutrition info: 373 calories | 22g protein | 32g carbohydrate | 18g fat
That concludes our roundup of the 9 best high protein desserts.
So whether you’re craving cookie dough, brownies, or ice cream, now you have healthy high protein dessert recipes that you can whip up at any time.
I’m so curious to hear if you try any of these quick protein desserts. Let me know in the comments below!
Bon appétit,
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