When dreaming of a tasty, indulgent dessert, cottage cheese might not be the first ingredient that comes to mind. However, I have found that cottage cheese blends nicely into many types of desserts and adds plenty of protein to your sweet treats.

If you want to up your protein intake while still enjoying dessert, keep reading. Below are 21 easy-to-make high-protein treats that will satisfy your sweet tooth and keep you full.

1. Cinnamon Roll Cottage Cheese Muffins

If you love a good cinnamon roll, you are not alone. I am obsessed with them, but don’t always want to derail my health goals by indulging in one.

That’s where these Cinnamon Roll Cottage Cheese Muffins come in. They give you all the yummy goodness of a traditional cinnamon roll but also provide you with an extra dose of protein.

These taste so good alongside a cup of coffee or tea!

Per Serving:

• Calories: 234
• Fats: 11g
• Protein: 8.1g
• Carbs: 28g

2. High Protein Cinnamon Rolls

Here is another phenomenal cinnamon roll recipe. This treat packs in the protein with ¾ of a cup of cottage cheese and ¼ of a cup of Greek yogurt.

Not only does it give you the protein you need, but it is also lower in sugar than other cinnamon roll recipes and is a breeze to make in a glass meal prep container.

Per Serving:

• Calories: 162
• Fats: 2.3g
• Protein: 7.5g
• Carbs: 28g

3. Carrot Cake Chia Pudding with Cottage Cheese

Carrot cake is one of my go-to sweet treats. This pudding version is so tasty but low in calories and has 25 grams of protein per serving!

The chia seeds in this pudding provide plenty of fiber and other health benefits and add such amazing texture. If you want to try this recipe out for yourself, you can use chia seeds like this.

Per Serving:

• Calories: 367
• Fats: 11g
• Protein: 25g
• Carbs: 43g

4. Lemon Blueberry Cottage Cheese Scones

Sometimes, I need a guilt-free treat for breakfast (I mean, who doesn’t?) and these Lemon Blueberry Cottage Cheese Scones hit the spot every time.

They are easy to make and come together perfectly in less than an hour. With an entire cup of blended cottage cheese, these will make you happy and keep you full!

Per Serving:

• Calories: 345
• Fats: 17.6g
• Protein: 8.9g
• Carbs: 40.2g

5. Oatmeal Carrot Cake

Oatmeal is one of my favorite healthy ingredients to add to desserts. This Oatmeal Carrot Cake will show you why oatmeal is such a great addition to your baked goods.

This cake is a wonderful and easy-to-make treat, perfect for cozy days. Each slice has 8.4 grams of protein, so this one is healthy and yummy!

Per Serving:

• Calories: 262
• Fats: 12.4g
• Protein: 8.4g
• Carbs: 33.5g

6. Raspberry Chia Pudding with Cottage Cheese

Here is another great cottage cheese pudding recipe with chia seeds. This one has amazing raspberry flavor that comes from fresh or frozen raspberries.

It’s a great breakfast option for the whole family. You can add other fruits like blueberries and blackberries to this recipe as well.

I like to serve this pudding in beautiful trifle bowls like these.

Per Serving:

• Calories: 316
• Fats: 16g
• Protein: 15g
• Carbs: 31g

7. Strawberry Cottage Cheese Scones

I love to indulge in a scrumptious strawberry scone, especially when it gives me an extra dose of protein. These are so delightful to look at, but they taste even better!

They would be a great addition to any brunch or dessert spread, or you could just enjoy them as an afternoon snack or a post-dinner indulgence.

Per Serving:

• Calories: 285
• Fats: 16.5g
• Protein: 9.1g
• Carbs: 33.6g

8. Apple Oatmeal Carrot Cake with Cottage Cheese

This Apple Oatmeal Carrot Cake recipe is one of my favorite desserts to make in the fall and winter months. It is so cozy, super comforting, incredibly tasty, and has an entire cup of cottage cheese for extra protein.

If you are adding this to a dessert spread, you could serve it on a lovely tray like this.

Per Serving:

• Calories: 150
• Fats: 6.3g
• Protein: 7.3g
• Carbs: 17.8g

9. Chocolate Chip Cottage Cheese Scones

Chocolate chip scones are a go-to easy dessert for me. They are a classic crowd pleaser and always make me happy.

This recipe makes me even happier than a traditional Chocolate Chip scone because it offers plenty of protein from blended cottage cheese.

I know that you will make this one over and over again!

Per Serving:

• Calories: 355
• Fats: 18.9g
• Protein: 9.4g
• Carbs: 41.6g

10. Cottage Cheese Pumpkin Muffins

Here is another phenomenal cottage cheese muffin recipe. These muffins are pumpkin flavored, so I like to make them when weather begins to turn.

Seriously, there is nothing better than a pumpkin muffin enjoyed under flannel blankets on a cozy fall day.

If you want to try these out and need a muffin pan to make them, I recommend this one.

Per Serving:

• Calories: 255
• Fats: 11g
• Protein: 6.5g
• Carbs: 33g

11. Cottage Cheese Almond Flour Cookies

The next time you want to make a chocolate chip cookie, I recommend trying out this guilt-free Cottage Cheese Almond Flour recipe instead of your regular recipe.

These have all the soft, chewy, chocolatey goodness that you crave, but they also have 7.2 grams of protein per serving! What a healthy way to indulge in something sweet.

Per Serving:

• Calories: 160
• Fats: 11g
• Protein: 7.2g
• Carbs: 11g

12. Chocolate Dipped Blueberry Cottage Cheese Clusters

I am a big fan of chocolate & berries, and this recipe combines the two so nicely! The next time you find yourself craving a creamy, crunchy treat packed with sweet chocolatey goodness, make these Chocolate Dipped Blueberry Cottage Cheese Clusters.

They are so easy and make for an excellent snack!

Per Serving:

• Calories: 189
• Fats: 11g
• Protein: 3.6g
• Carbs: 18g

13. Raspberry Cottage Cheese Scones

Here is another incredible cottage cheese scone recipe. These ones are raspberry flavored and offer protein, taste, and happiness in every bite!

In my opinion, there is nothing worse than a dry scone, but these ones don’t have that problem at all! They turn out moist and fluffy every time.

Per Serving:

• Calories: 340
• Fats: 17.3g
• Protein: 9g
• Carbs: 41.8g

14. Cottage Cheese Lemon Cookies

Lemon cookies are a weakness of mine. If you are also a lemon cookie enthusiast, you need to make these Cottage Cheese Lemon Scones.

You don’t have to feel guilty when you choose to eat these scrumptious lemon cookies, which have a cup of cottage cheese. They are cakey, sweet, and so refreshing.

Per Serving:

• Calories: 105
• Fats: 3.9g
• Protein: 3g
• Carbs: 15g

15. Oatmeal Blueberry Crumb Cake with Cottage Cheese

Do you love a good crumb cake? I can relate for sure and find myself reaching for crumb cake whenever I make a cappuccino or latte.

This recipe is one of my favorites when I crave crumb cake because it gets a health (and flavor) boost from oatmeal, blueberries, and, of course, cottage cheese.

Per Serving:

• Calories: 339
• Fats: 17g
• Protein: 6.4g
• Carbs: 42g

16. Lemon Cottage Cheese Loaf Cake

Any baked good with refreshing and tangy lemon flavor is something I will love. This Lemon Cottage Cheese Loaf Cake is even more of a winner because it has nearly 7 grams of protein in every serving.

It’s moist and yummy and is topped with a heavenly lemon & powdered sugar glaze.

Per Serving:

• Calories: 177
• Fats: 3.5g
• Protein: 6.9g
• Carbs: 29g

17. Lemon Almond Cottage Cheesecake

Here is another great lemon-flavored dessert. This one will make you say “Wow!”

The almonds in this recipe are my favorite ingredient because they add texture, flavor, and protein, which is everything you need from a healthy sweet treat.

This one is guilt-free and gluten-free!

Per Serving:

• Calories: 373
• Fats: 26g
• Protein: 12g
• Carbs: 26g

18. Strawberry Cottage Cheese Banana Bread

I have always loved the strawberry/banana flavor combination and used to adore strawberry/banana yogurt when I was young.

If you enjoy the strawberry/banana combo as much as I do, I know that you will be so happy when you make this Strawberry Cottage Cheese Banana Bread.

It’s so tasty and a great healthier dessert option!

Per Serving:

• Calories: 170
• Fats: 8g
• Protein: 6.8g
• Carbs: 20g

19. Cottage Cheese Apple Zucchini Cake

I’m obsessed with apple cake, especially this Cottage Cheese Apple Zucchini Cake. It’s scrumptious, addictive, low in carbs, and equipped with 12 grams of protein per serving.

This one is another great autumn dessert or comfort treat. You will need a loaf pan like this to make your own cake.

Per Serving:

• Calories: 275
• Fats: 19g
• Protein: 12g
• Carbs: 17g

20. Peach Blueberry Cottage Cheese Cake

I love to incorporate fruit into my baking. The peaches and blueberries in this recipe make this such a naturally flavorful dessert.

This cake turns out moist and yummy every time. Plus, it’s quick & easy to make and will give you an extra dose of protein.

Per Serving:

• Calories: 237
• Fats: 11g
• Protein: 6.9g
• Carbs: 28g

21. Cottage Cheese Protein Banana Bread

This protein banana bread is an excellent addition to breakfast. It would also be so perfect as a mid-morning or afternoon snack (or really, an anytime snack).

It’s healthy, yummy, and allows you to indulge in something amazing without having to worry about completely getting off track with your eating goals!

Per Serving:

• Calories: 233
• Fats: 16g
• Protein: 9.2g
• Carbs: 17g