Delicious Protein Dessert Recipes You Need to Try Today

Are you on a healthy eating plan but still have sweet cravings? Good news: there's a way to keep up with your goals while satisfying your sweet tooth!

We are, of course, talking about high-protein desserts. These recipes are all about adding the right protein-rich ingredients. If you do it right, you'll get a meal with high nutritional value without compromising taste!

Think that sounds too good to be true? If so, feast your eyes on these protein dessert recipes that find the perfect balance between health and taste!

Protein Muffins

High-protein muffins are as tasty as any muffin. However, this recipe contains no sugar, eggs, or white flour: perfect for vegan and gluten-free diets!

Here's what you'll need to make these muffins:

• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 2 scoops vanilla protein powder
• 1/2 cup peanut butter
• 1/2 cup almond flour
• 1/2 cup chocolate chips
• 1 cup unsweetened apple sauce

Instructions

Start by preheating the oven to 350°F. Then, prepare your muffin tin by lining it with eight muffin liners. Set it aside for later.

Add the baking powder, protein powder, and almond flour into a large mixing bowl. Mix well, then add the peanut butter and apple sauce. Keep mixing until it becomes a batter, then fold through the chocolate chips.

Divide this batter among your eight muffin liners. Bake them for about 10 minutes or until a skewer comes out mostly clean. If the tops go brown too soon, cover them with tinfoil after eight minutes.

Remove the muffins from the oven and let them cool for five minutes. Then, move them to a wire rack to cool completely.

If you have leftovers, you can always store them in the fridge. If they're in an airtight container, they'll keep for a week.

Protein Ice Cream

These days, you can find a wide variety of protein ice creams on the market. Many of them are quite tasty, but their prices are often inflated.

Here's how to make your own ice cream with just four ingredients:

• 28 ounces of canned coconut milk
• 1-2 tablespoon allulose
• 1 cup protein powder
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions

Before making the ice cream, put a deep pan or deep loaf pan in the freezer for at least an hour.

Put the coconut milk in a blender and blend until creamy. Add the allulose and protein powder, then blend until the texture is smooth again. You can use Medjool dates instead of allulose.

Now, transfer the protein ice cream to your loaf pan. Make sure it doesn't get too icy by lightly mixing it every 20-30 minutes during the first hour.

Once you're in the mood for quick protein desserts, thaw your ice cream for 10-15 minutes before eating it. If you plan to store it for a while, put it in a freezer-friendly container.

Protein Brownies

Protein brownies are another great vegan and gluten-free option. This recipe includes 12 grams of protein per brownie, so it'll keep you full for a while!

Get started by preparing these ingredients:

• 1 cup mashed banana
• 1/2 cup protein powder
• 1/2 cup almond butter
• 1/4 cup cocoa powder

Instructions

First, preheat the oven to 350°F. Once you've done that, line an 8x8 inch baking pan with some parchment paper to get it ready.

Make the batter by adding all ingredients into a blender and blending until combined. If you feel like it, add some chocolate chips. If you don't have a blender, a mixing bowl will work as well.

Transfer the batter to the pan and bake for 15-20 minutes or until the tops are firm enough.

Remove your brownies from the oven and let them cool before serving. If you want them to have crinkly tops, gently press down on the tops. Eat them right away or store them in the fridge, as they spoil at room temperature.

Protein Rice Krispies

As far as protein-rich snacks go, it's hard to beat rice krispies. This recipe is just as tasty (and gooey!) as the classic version. It's also healthier, as it replaces butter with coconut oil.

To make this delicious snack, you'll need:

• 5 cups rice krispies
• 1 cup protein powder
• 1/4 cup coconut oil
• 10.5 ounces marshmallows

Instructions

Line a 9x9-inch tray with parchment paper. You can also use a large loaf pan or deep-dish pan.

Mix the crispy rice cereal with protein powder in a bowl, then set it aside. Melt the coconut oil with the marshmallows in a saucepan or skillet on low heat. Whisk them together until thoroughly combined.

Now, pour the coconut oil mixture over the dry ingredients. Mix until combined, then transfer the mixture to the lined tray. Press the mixture into place, and give it about 30 minutes to firm up.

Once the bars are firm, slice them up and enjoy your treat! You can also store them in an airtight container at room temperature for about a week.

Protein Donuts

High-protein sweets often take a while to bake. These donuts are an exception: you can have them (mostly) ready in 15 minutes!

Here are your ingredients for the donuts:

• 1/3 cup cocoa powder
• 1/4 cup protein powder
• 1 1/4 cups self-rising flour
• 3/4 cup granulated sweetener
• 1 cup + 2 tablespoons milk
• 6 tablespoons sunflower oil

And this is what you'll need for the glaze:

• 3 cups powdered sugar substitute
• 1/4 cup milk
• 1/3 cup cocoa powder

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 350°F. Grease a donut pan (ideally a 12-count one) with some cooking spray, then place it on the side.

Put all your dry ingredients in a large mixing bowl and mix them well. Add the wet ingredients, then mix until you have a thick batter. If the batter is a bit too thick, soften it up with some more milk.

Transfer the batter into a Ziploc bag, then cut one corner of the bag. This will make it easier to distribute the batter evenly across the pan. Bake for 15 minutes, then let the donuts cool for 10 minutes before moving them to the rack.

For the glaze, combine the cocoa powder with the sugar substitute. Keep adding milk until the mixture becomes glossy. Dip all the donuts in the glaze, then put them back on the rack to let the glaze firm up.

If you plan on storing these donuts, keep them covered in the fridge. They should last for about a week in this condition.

Protein Banana Bread

For low-carb dessert recipes, look no further than banana bread! This particular recipe doesn't include eggs or dairy, and you can make it in one bowl.

The ingredient list is a bit long, but it's nothing too fancy:

• 2 mashed bananas
• 2 cups self-rising flour
• 1 cup milk
• 1/2 cup brown sugar substitute
• 1/2 cup almond flour
• 1/2 cup chocolate chips
• 1/4 cup protein powder
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 tablespoon vinegar

Instructions

Start by preheating your oven to 350°F. Line a loaf pan with parchment paper and set it aside.

Add the mashed bananas, milk, vanilla extract, and vinegar to a large bowl and mix until combined. Keep mixing while you add the dry ingredients. Finish the batter by gently folding in the chocolate chips.

Transfer the batter to your pan and bake for about 50 minutes. You can also wait until the skewer comes out clean.

Remove the bread from the oven and let it rest before removing it from the pan. It will keep for a week, which is perfect if you want to store some for later.

Protein Fudge

Fudge is generally easy to make, and the protein version is no different. It requires no baking, and it'll be done within minutes! Plus, you can customize the recipe in several ways if you're tracking your calories.

Here are your ingredients for the batter:

• 2 cups peanut butter (or cashew, almond, or soy nut butter)
• 1 1/2 cups oat flour
• 1/2 cup brown rice syrup (or maple or agave syrup)
• 1/2 cup vanilla protein powder

As for the chocolate topping, you'll need only two things:

• 1 teaspoon coconut oil
• 1/3 cup chocolate chips

Instructions

Get an 8x8 inch loaf pan, line it with parchment paper, and put it aside. You can also use a cake tin, but ensure it's big enough first.

Add the vanilla protein powder and oat flour into a mixing bowl. Then, get a microwave-safe bowl and mix the peanut butter and brown rice syrup in it. Pour this mixture onto the dry ingredients and mix to get the batter.

If the batter seems crumbly, add some milk or water. Once it's thick, pour it onto the baking dish of your choice and press it into place. Let it firm up in your fridge for at least 20 minutes.

While waiting, make the topping by melting the coconut oil with the chocolate. Drizzle this over your fudge and let it sit before slicing.

You can store the fudge in your fridge. If you keep it in an airtight container, it'll stay good for three weeks.

Give These Protein Dessert Recipes a Try!

As you can see, healthy protein treats don't have to cost a fortune. If you follow these protein dessert recipes, you can satisfy your cravings in style!

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