Keeping your protein up? Check out these healthy high protein desserts that will help you stay within your diet goals.
When you think of desserts, what do you think of? You probably think of something high in carbs and possibly high in fat too.
Definitely, something high in protein is not on your radar.
However, if you’re trying to lose weight or gain muscle, protein is king. That’s because protein is the most filling of all the macros.
And it helps repair and build your muscles after a hard workout.
So, it makes sense to consume both high-protein meals and desserts.
That’s why I’m sharing 21 high-protein desserts. So, you can satisfy your sweet tooth yet get loads of protein at the same time.
Now that’s how I like to roll. Pardon the pun.
1. Collagen Cookie Dough Keto Protein Balls
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A lot of us have great childhood memories of baking cookies with our parents. And the best part of baking the cookies was sneaking a lick of the cookie dough- sorry, mom!
But we’re older and wiser now. So, surely we’ve outgrown the cookie dough obsession- not!
With these Collagen Cookie Dough Keto Protein Balls, you can lick, ahem eat your cookie dough, and have them too.
These protein balls are moist, sweet, and packed with chocolate chip goodness.
And they contain only 108 calories. So, you can have more than one guilt-free.
As an added bonus, they’re low in carbs. So, they’re keto-friendly too.
To ensure that they are low carb, you’ll be using almond flour instead of regular flour. Not only is almond flour low in carbs, but it is also high in protein too.
It also contains phosphorus, manganese, and phosphorus, which are essential for strong bones. And it is an excellent source of Vitamin E, which promotes healthy skin.
As an added bonus, almond flour is naturally free from gluten. If you need to get some almond flour, you can get some here.
You will also be using collagen to boost the protein content. Besides helping you feel full, collagen has other benefits.
For instance, it can help improve the health of your skin. It may even help your hair and nails grow longer.
Besides using collagen for baking, you can also add it to smoothies or soups. If you’d like to give collagen a try, you can get some here.
You might also like these healthy cookie dough balls.
Per Serving:
- Calories: 108
- Fats: 8g
- Protein: 4g
- Carbs: 4g
- Fiber: 1g
- Sugar: 0g
2. Keto Peanut Butter Cookies
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I’m a massive fan of peanut butter cookies, as I’m sure many of you are. But I’m definitely not a huge fan of all the carbs peanut butter cookies contain.
One peanut butter cookie can contain as much as 12 grams of net carbs. And we all know you can’t have just one.
With these Keto Peanut Butter Cookies, you can still enjoy your cake, ahem, cookie- and have it too.
That’s because one cookie contains only 2 grams of net carbs.
And they’re nutty, yummy, and chewy- just the way peanut butter cookies should be.
To keep them low in carbs, you’ll be using almond flour instead of regular flour.
And to sweeten them, you’ll be using stevia. Stevia is a natural sweetener that doesn’t lead to blood sugar spikes. Besides using it for your low-carb baking, you can also use it to sweeten your coffee or tea.
If you tend to do a lot of low-carb baking, you can stock up on some here.
What I like most about these cookies is that they take less than 20 minutes to make. So, you can whip some up whenever your cravings hit.
Per Serving:
- Calories: 72
- Fats: 6g
- Protein: 3g
- Carbs: 2g
- Fiber: 0g
- Sugar: 1g
3. Gluten-Free Oatmeal Raisin Protein Cookies
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On the hunt for some vegan treats? I’ve got you covered.
Now there are cookies, and then there are “COOKIES.” These are definitely the latter.
They are huge chewy morsels of baked yumminess. The peanut butter and raisins add natural sweetness.
And not only does the oatmeal add a nice texture, but it also provides several nutrients. It has several bone-building minerals such as manganese, phosphorus, and magnesium.
It is also rich in beta-glucan fiber, a fiber that helps you feel full. So fill up on that oatmeal, ahem, oatmeal cookie.
To keep your cookies vegan, make sure you use vegan vanilla protein powder. I recommend this high-quality vegan vanilla protein powder here. Not only does it provide a good boost of protein, but it’s also rich in antioxidants too.
Per Serving:
- Calories: 261
- Fats: 14g
- Protein: 11g
- Carbs: 25g
- Fiber: 4g
- Sugar: 13g
4. Pumpkin Spice Protein Balls
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When it’s freezing outside, you just want to sit by the fire. And you also want to sip a warm cup of tea or coffee.
You also want to munch on something like these Pumpkin Spice Protein Balls. They’re full of yummy, warm spices such as cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, and cloves.
The dates add natural sweetness. And the chia seeds add a nice crunch.
Besides adding crunch, chia seeds add a ton of nutrition. They provide a nice boost of fiber and plant-based protein.
They also provide several bone-building minerals, including calcium and phosphorus. And they’re an excellent source of plant-based omega-3s.
Besides using them in your baked goods, you can also add them to porridge, puddings, and smoothies. If you’d like to pick some up, you can get some here.
Love the protein balls? You might like these coconut protein balls and almond butter protein balls.
Per Serving:
- Calories: 132
- Fats: 5.4g
- Protein: 6g
- Carbs: 11g
- Fiber: 2.1g
- Sugar: 5.4g
5. Easy Vegan Protein Muffins
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If you’re vegan, your pickings at your local bakery can be slim. That’s because your typical baked goods are made with butter, eggs, or milk.
But you shouldn’t have to miss out on baked treats just because you’re vegan. That’s where these Easy Vegan Protein Muffins come in handy.
They’re delicious and super healthy. The bananas add sweetness and moistness.
And the dairy-free yogurt boosts protein and moistness.
To keep them vegan, you’ll be using flax eggs instead of egg. Making a flax egg is pretty easy to do.
To make one flax egg, simply mix together three tablespoons of water with one tablespoon of ground flaxseed.
Besides acting as a binder, ground flaxseed is quite nutritious too. It is a rich source of plant-based omega-3s.
It also contains lignan antioxidants, which have health benefits. Besides using flaxseed in your baked goods, you can also add it to your oatmeal and smoothies. If you’re running low on ground flaxseed, you can get some here.
Per Serving:
- Calories: 137
- Fats: 1g
- Protein: 7g
- Carbs: 24g
- Fiber: 2g
- Sugar: 9g
6. Single-Serve High Protein Brownie
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Brownies are the perfect way to satisfy your sweet tooth. After all, what’s not to like about them?
But if you’re trying to lose weight, making brownies can be a minefield. Before you know it, you’ve eaten the whole batch.
That’s why you’ll love these Single-Serve High Protein Brownies. They’re great for portion control.
And they taste amazing. They’re so chocolatey and fudgy- you’ll think you’re cheating on your diet.
Not only are they low in calories, but they’re also low in sugar too. So you don’t go through that sugar-high, sugar-crash cycle you go through with regular brownies.
To keep them low in sugar, you’ll be using applesauce to sweeten them. You’ll also be using a sugar-free chocolate protein powder like this.
It contains zero grams of sugar, and it provides Vitamin C and zinc for immune support.
Per Serving:
- Calories: 96
- Fats: 3.7g
- Protein: 11.2g
- Carbs: 6.6g
- Fiber: 2.6g
- Sugar: 2g
7. Simple Chocolate Protein Pudding
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Sometimes your cravings hit, and you need your sugar fix…right not. This Simple Chocolate Protein Pudding is perfect for times like that.
It’s ready in only 2 minutes, and it tastes incredible. It’s rich, creamy, and chocolatey.
As an added bonus, it is vegan and low-carb friendly too. All you’ll need to make it are 4 ingredients: cacao powder, almond butter, non-dairy milk, and vegan chocolate protein powder like this.
Start by adding your protein powder, non-dairy milk, and cacao powder to a bowl. Mix well.
Once your mixture is smooth, add the almond butter and mix until pudding-like. Easy, peasy.
Per Serving:
- Calories: 239
- Fats: 13g
- Protein: 21g
- Carbs: 17g
- Fiber: 10g
- Sugar: 2g
8. Cinnamon Swirl Protein Cake
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Wouldn’t it be nice to have a cake that is also good for you? Now you can!
One serving of this cake provides 31.5 grams of protein. Now that’s a whole lotta protein.
It’s yummy, decadent, and fluffy. What’s more- it only makes one serving.
So, you don’t have tempting leftovers lying around.
Per Serving:
- Calories: 217
- Fats: 1.9g
- Protein: 31.5g
- Carbs: 17.9g
- Fiber: 4.2g
- Sugar: 1.1g
9. High Protein Berry Crumble
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Looking for another dessert for only one person? Give this High Protein Berry Crumble a try.
It’s pretty good. It has the perfect blend of tartness and sweetness.
And the almonds add a nice crunch. They also pack a ton of nutrition.
Almonds are rich in heart-healthy monounsaturated fats. They also contain antioxidants that have health-benefits.
And when eaten as part of a low-calorie diet, they may help you lose weight.
Per Serving:
- Calories: 320
- Fats: 8.6g
- Protein: 29.6g
- Carbs: 34.8g
- Fiber: 11.6g
- Sugar: 7.7g
10. 4 Ingredient Protein Brownie Bites
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Are you looking for flourless treats? These Brownie Bites are a great option.
They’re chocolatey, fudgy, rich bites of brownie paradise. The best things in life really do come in small packages.
And they’re made without an ounce of flour, sugar, or butter. So, they’re great for a Paleo lifestyle.
To keep them Paleo-friendly, you’ll want to make sure your protein powder is paleo-friendly. I recommend PaleoPro Protein Powder. It is made from grass-fed beef and eggs and contains no sugar, whey, soy, or gluten.
Best of all, these Brownie Bites last up to a week in the fridge. And they last even longer in the freezer- up to 6 months.
So, they’re perfect for meal prep. Just ensure you keep them in good air-tight storage containers. I recommend these glass ones here since they contain premium glass that doesn’t warp or crack.
You can also use these BPA-free plastic containers here if you prefer lighter containers. Loving the recipe? You might like these banana protein balls.
Per Serving:
- Calories: 95
- Fats: 4g
- Protein: 8g
- Carbs: 5g
- Fiber: 3g
- Sugar: 0g
11. Cinnamon Sugar Protein Doughnuts
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I love having people over for dinner. It’s an excellent way to catch up with friends, and of course, eat some good food.
These Cinnamon Sugar Protein Doughnuts are a perfect way to end the evening. They’re moist and perfectly spiced- your guests will be raving about them.
Best of all, they don’t contain a ton of sugar. Who would have thought?
To keep the sugar content low, you’ll be sweetening them with apple sauce and granulated erythritol.
Erythritol is an all-natural sweetener that doesn’t cause drastic blood sugar spikes. And it doesn’t have the bitter aftertaste that some other sweeteners have. If you’d like to try some, you can get some here.
Per Serving:
- Calories: 130
- Fats: 1.5g
- Protein: 15g
- Carbs: 14g
- Fiber: 2g
- Sugar: 5g
12. Chickpea Cinnamon Apple Cake
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Now time for some Chickpea Cinnamon Apple Cake. Yup- I know what you’re thinking- chickpeas in a cake?
But it totally works. This cake is sweet, moist, and full of apple flavor- you definitely don’t taste the chickpeas.
The chickpeas add a boost of protein and fiber. So, they help you stay full.
Chickpeas are also a good source of potassium which is essential for healthy blood pressure. As an added bonus, they’re a good plant-based source of choline, which is vital for your nervous system.
With a cake like this, you’ll definitely be eating more chickpeas. You might also like this 5-ingredient protein mug cake.
Per Serving:
- Calories: 241
- Fats: 11g
- Protein: 9g
- Carbs: 26g
- Fiber: 8g
- Sugar: 11g
13. Healthy Protein Powder Cookie Dough
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Need a dessert stat? Then be sure to make this Healthy Protein Powder Cookie Dough.
It’s ready in only 5 minutes. So you can satisfy your sweet tooth in no time at all.
It’s packed with chocolate chip cookie dough goodness. Just the way you enjoyed it as a kid- but healthier.
All you need to make it are 5 ingredients- 6 if you count the sea salt. You’ll need vegan vanilla protein powder, coconut flour, sea salt, unsweetened apple sauce, almond milk, and dairy-free mini chocolate chips.
Place your dry ingredients (except the mini chocolate chips) in a bowl whisking well to make it. Next, add your wet ingredients, and stir until fluffy.
Enjoy!
Per Serving:
- Calories: 195
- Fats: 5.7g
- Protein: 19.3g
- Carbs: 19.2g
- Fiber: 4.4g
- Sugar: 10.4g
14. Raspberry Chocolate Chip Protein Brownies
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Snacks that contain 100 calories are all the rage right now. And for a good reason- health authorities suggest you choose snacks that contain 100 calories or less to meet your weight loss goals.
So, it makes sense to choose lower-calorie desserts to optimize your weight loss.
These Raspberry Chocolate Chip Protein Brownies are what the doctor, ahem, personal trainer ordered.
They come in right at 100 calories. Yay!
The sweet and tart raspberries are balanced nicely by the cocoa powder and dark chocolate chips’ bitterness. Meanwhile, the honey adds further sweetness.
Best of all, one batch makes 12 servings. So, you won’t mind sharing them with your partner or kids.
Per Serving:
- Calories: 100
- Fats: 5.5g
- Protein: 5g
- Carbs: 11.5g
- Fiber: 2g
- Sugar: 7g
15. Healthy Nutella Krispy Treats
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Did someone say Healthy Nutella Krispy Treats? You had me at Nutella…and Krispy Treats.
These Healthy Nutella Krispy Treats are a match made in foodie heaven.
They’re crispy, crunchy and the combination of hazelnuts and chocolate is simply divine. Now you won’t be using store-bought Nutella- And that’s a good thing.
That because store-bought Nutella is full of not-so-healthy ingredients, ingredients like sugar, palm oil, and artificial flavoring.
Making your Nutella from scratch is a breeze. Just place some hazelnut butter, almond milk, and stevia extract in a blender and blend until smooth. This Nutri Bullet should do easy work of that.
Next, add some erythritol, cocoa powder, and salt, and blend once more.
Per Serving:
- Calories: 120
- Fats: 3g
- Protein: 6g
- Carbs: 19g
- Fiber: 0.5g
- Sugar: 9g
16. Chocolate Peanut Butter Protein Cookies
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What’s even better than peanut butter cookies? Chocolate Peanut Butter Cookies.
These cookies are decadent, soft, and nutty. And the addition of the cocoa powder and chocolate protein powder takes it to the next level.
And to add even more chocolate flavors, you can top them with some mini chocolate chips.
To sweeten these cookies, you’ll be using coconut palm sugar.
Coconut palm sugar is an excellent alternative to some other sweeteners. That’s because it’s lower on the glycemic index compared to some other sweeteners.
So it may not raise blood sugars as quickly. And since coconut palm sugar has a mild caramel flavor, it makes these Chocolate Peanut Butter Cookies even more irresistible.
Also, you can use coconut palm sugar in the exact same way as you do regular sugar. So, you can easily switch out white sugar for coconut palm sugar. If you would like to try some, you can get some here.
You might also like these pumpkin oatmeal cookies!
Per Serving:
- Calories: 199
- Fats: 12g
- Protein: 10g
- Carbs: 15g
- Fiber: 2g
- Sugar: 11g
17. Healthy Strawberry Protein Fluff
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Date nights are the perfect time to rekindle the romance with your partner. And you can’t have a date night without a tasty dessert, right?
This Healthy Strawberry Protein Fluff tastes and looks fantastic. It’s fluffy, creamy, and so decadent- you won’t believe it contains only 65 calories.
But even though it looks so fancy, it doesn’t take a ton of work to make.
To make it, add your frozen strawberries, almond milk, and stevia extract to a food processor and process until smooth.
Then whisk your protein powder and xanthan gum in a small bowl. Next, add your protein powder mixture to your food processor, and blend for about a minute.
Per Serving:
- Calories: 65
- Fats: 0.5g
- Protein: 9g
- Carbs: 5g
- Fiber: 2g
- Sugar: 4g
18. Healthy Key Lime Cheesecake
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Looking for another date-worthy dessert? Here you go!
This Healthy Key Lime Cheesecake is just like key lime pie- but in cake form. It is luscious, tangy, and sweet.
What’s more, one serving contains only 5 grams of sugar. So it won’t put you in a sugar coma.
Per Serving:
- Calories: 210
- Fats: 11g
- Protein: 12g
- Carbs: 17g
- Fiber: 1g
- Sugar: 5g
19. Flourless Protein Brownies
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Are you looking for some healthy brownies? These ones are an excellent option.
Unlike your traditional brownies, these are made with chickpeas. But they taste just as yummy as conventional brownies.
And they’re fudgy on the inside and have a nice cakey crust on the outside.
Not only are these brownies rich in protein, but they’re also a good source of fiber too. In fact, one brownie provides 16% of your daily fiber needs.
So, you can feel good eating them.
Per Serving:
- Calories: 161
- Fats: 10g
- Protein: 8g
- Carbs: 11g
- Fiber: 4g
- Sugar: 2g
20. Chocolate Peanut Butter Frozen Yogurt Bark
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Looking for a tasty project, ahem, treat to make with your kids? Make this Frozen Yogurt Bark.
It’s just as fun to make it as it is to eat it. It’s crunchy, and the combination of peanut butter and chocolate chips is a kids’ dream.
Meanwhile, the Greek yogurt adds creaminess. Greek yogurt is also good for you and your kids too.
It contains more protein than regular yogurt. And it contains probiotics which are great for digestion and a healthy immune system.
Per Serving:
- Calories: 112
- Fats: 6.9g
- Protein: 5g
- Carbs: 9.1g
- Fiber: 0.9g
- Sugar: 7.4g
21. Chocolate Protein Cupcakes
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For a lot of us, working out is a necessary evil. Without it, we won’t have a nice sculpted body.
And as much as we want to binge-watch Netflix, all inactivity makes us flabby. Yuck!
These Chocolate Protein Cupcakes make for a nice post-workout bribe, ahem, treat. They’re moist, rich morsels of chocolatey goodness.
And since they contain less than 100 calories, you won’t be ruining your workout. Now that’s my kind of treat.
Per Serving:
- Calories: 95
- Fats: 4.2g
- Protein: 10g
- Carbs: 7g
- Fiber: 2g
- Sugar: 2g
21 High Protein Desserts to Satisfy Your Cravings
Love a nice dessert but also want to keep your protein intake high? These High Protein Desserts are super yummy and relatively easy to make.
Ingredients
- 1. Collagen Cookie Dough Keto Protein Balls
- 2. Keto Peanut Butter Cookies
- 3. Gluten-Free Oatmeal Raisin Protein Cookies
- 4. Pumpkin Spice Protein Balls
- 5. Easy Vegan Protein Muffins
- 6. Single-Serve High Protein Brownie
- 7. Simple Chocolate Protein Pudding
- 8. Cinnamon Swirl Protein Cake
- 9. High Protein Berry Crumble
- 10. 4 Ingredient Protein Brownie Bites
- 11. Cinnamon Sugar Protein Doughnuts
- 12. Chickpea Cinnamon Apple Cake
- 13. Healthy Protein Powder Cookie Dough
- 14. Raspberry Chocolate Chip Protein Brownies
- 15. Healthy Nutella Krispy Treats
- 16. Chocolate Peanut Butter Protein Cookies
- 17. Healthy Strawberry Protein Fluff
- 18. Healthy Key Lime Cheesecake
- 19. Flourless Protein Brownies
- 20. Chocolate Peanut Butter Frozen Yogurt Bark
- 21. Chocolate Protein Cupcakes
Instructions
- Scroll up to get a bunch of easy, yummy, and delicious desserts. Don't be afraid to get creative with the ingredients, you might discover a flavor you didn't know you liked.
- Get your shopping list going and make sure you've got all the ingredients.
- Get cooking and make your next High Protein Dessert!
Notes
Which one of these recipes was your favorite? Let me know in the comment section or on Pinterest!