Are you watching for signs of protein deficiency? Protein is essential for wound healing, cell repair, managing blood sugar levels, energy, bone health, and more.
UCLA Health reported these six important signs of protein deficiency to watch:
- Frequent weakness or hunger
- Poor skin, nail, and hair health
- Bone stress fractures
- Mood issues
- Weak muscles
- Frequent illnesses
Protein also contains healthy amino acids and has an important impact on neurotransmitters in the brain. You'll be happy to know you can increase protein levels with high-protein dessert recipes. Replace key ingredients with protein-rich alternatives like buckwheat, soy, quinoa, banana, and hempseed.
Here are several protein-rich sweets to add to your recipe book.
Guilt-Free Desserts for Chocolate Lovers
Chocolate is often the first thing that springs to mind when anyone thinks of healthy dessert options. Rest assured, you can still enjoy rich, chocolatey desserts while increasing your protein intake. Even better, dark chocolate is a rich source of antioxidants in moderation; it helps reduce oxidative stress that causes tissue damage.
Let's start with a timeless favorite, the classic chocolate brownie.
Start by replacing traditional butter with a protein-rich almond-based butter. Next, swap out the eggs for a healthier protein like mashed banana, pumpkin puree, or applesauce. Add chocolate protein powder and cocoa to the mix to make your protein brownies extra chocolatey.
You can always add nuts for extra protein.
If you're in a hurry, opt for chocolate protein bars instead. Diet On Sale is stocked with snack bars ideal for workouts and breaks.
Popular bars include:
- The rockie road bar
- Chocolate-covered caramel crunch bar
- Caramel nut bars (and caramel cocoa bars)
- S'mores bars with dark chocolate
- Chocolate almond bar
- Marshmallow brownie crisp
- Chocolate wafer bars
The peppermint cocoa crunch bar makes for a perfect holiday treat or stocking stuffer. You'll also find healthy hot cocoa mixes in stock, including mocha, amaretto, cinnamon, and variety packs.
Diet On Sale is regularly stocked with protein-packed chocolate shake mixes. These items are perfect for breakfasts on the run, lunch breaks, and after-dinner desserts:
- Classic chocolate shake
- Mocha-flavored
- Dark chocolate
- Chocolate mint shake
- Chocolate peanut butter
The above shake mixes may also be enjoyed as pudding. Simply, add less plant-based milk to the mix to achieve a pudding-like consistency. You may also add Diet On Sale's chocolate puddings to protein-packed dessert trifles.
Nutritious Dessert Recipes With Peanut Butter
Peanut butter is one of the richest sources of protein and a popular addition to desserts. A 3.5 oz jar of peanut butter contains over 22 grams of protein. It's no surprise it's a favorite among Diet On Sale customers.
Protein-packed peanut butter desserts include:
- The sweet and salty peanut bar
- Peanut butter crunch bar
- Peanut butter and jelly bar
- Fluffy nutter bars
- Peanut butter mousse bar
- The Divine peanut butter bar
- Peanut crisp bar
If you really want a salty and sweet peanut butter treat, you'll love the peanut pretzel bar. There's also a "lite" version. The shop also has classic chocolate peanut butter shakes and pudding mixes.
There are also plenty of homemade peanut butter desserts packed with protein. No-bake peanut butter treats are easy to make. For diet-friendly treats, swap out sugar for honey and include protein-packed flaxseeds, coconut oil, and protein powder.
High Protein Dessert Ideas with Fruit
Refreshing fruit-based desserts may also be enjoyed with a protein boost. Peanut butter and banana, for example, pair wonderfully together, especially when dipped in antioxidant-rich dark chocolate. You can always add a scoop of vanilla protein powder to a frothy banana shake for a morning or lunch pick-me-up.
Chocolate PrescriptFit Protein Powder also tastes great with a freshly blended banana shake. You can find it in the shake section along with protein-rich strawberry shake mixes, strawberry creme smoothies, and the ProtiMax Orange Creamsicle Shake mixes. You'll also find a delicious tropical banana shake mix perfect for a variety of protein powders.
If you want more fiber with your high-protein fruit desserts, try the Tangy Lemon Pudding. This pudding mix makes a delicious addition to fruit tarts, trifles, and cakes. It's also delightful on its own.
Another protein-rich combination is the ProtiMax Strawberry Banana Shake. This treat is perfect after a balanced dinner or lunch. You could also whip it up and pour it in a cold thermos for the gym.
Add less plant-based milk to create a thick, fruity pudding packed with protein. In the summertime, you can pour the pudding mixture into cupcake cups and freeze them for a nutritious frozen treat. The ProtiMax Lemon Raspberry Shake and Pudding Mix is another yummy combination of fruit flavors, ideal for after-dinner treats.
Classic Protimax Strawberry Pudding Shake And Pudding Mix is also available. Consider this mix when making your next strawberry pie. Buy a low-carb pie crust and fill the pie with your strawberry pudding filling; chill and serve for a delightful protein-rich dessert.
Breakfast-Inspired Dessert Ideas
Who doesn't love a cool bowl of cold cereal at midnight? Fluffy protein-packed pancakes also make an excellent dessert. Hot and lightly sweetened oatmeal is another high-protein alternative, perfect for cold nights.
You can find the above offerings and more in Diet On Sale's protein breakfast section.
Cold protein cereals include:
- Mixed berry cereal
- Honey nut
- Chocolate peanut butter
- Cocoa cereal
- Cinnamon cereal (with vanilla)
- Chocolate mini crisps
If you prefer hot cereal, you'll find delicious peaches and cream, classic maple and brown sugar, and apple and cinnamon, perfect for autumn. Traditional plain (protein) oatmeal is also available and tastes great with fruit and pure maple syrup.
Protein pancakes are another option and may be topped with fruit, cream, and light syrup. Swap out your classic butter for a healthier, higher-protein alternative like almond butter. Protein pancakes come in blueberry, chocolate chip, and classic golden.
The shake section is full of mixes to turn into delicious breakfast-inspired smoothies. These mixes may be blended with fruit, plant-based milk, chocolate, peanut butter, and more. You can also add less milk to create a breakfast pudding parfait with your favorite fruit and granola.
High Protein Drinks for Dessert
Sometimes, all you need is a refreshing, lightly sweetened drink for dessert. The protein drinks from Diet On Sale are ideal for after dinner or lunch during summer. Enjoy these drinks on the patio on a hot day or during a warm summer evening.
These drinks may be blended with additional high-protein foods like bananas and melon to create delicious smoothies. You may also use these drinks for frozen treats and protein slushies. Add a scoop of vanilla protein powder to make yummy fruit and cream concoctions.
Popular favorites include:
- Fulfill mixed fruit drink
- Wildberry flavored
- Strawberry kiwi
- Pineapple fruit drink
- Pineapple orange
- Cranberry grape
- Peach mango fruit drink
- Orangeade
- Grapefruit flavored
You'll also find traditional iced tea and lemonade in the shop. These drinks may also be served with other high-protein desserts for a healthy party treat.
Muffins and Cupcakes Packed With Protein
Muffins are an excellent way to get your protein during breakfast or after dinner. These treats can be made with a variety of high-protein mix-ins like nuts, fruit, and peanut butter. You can also make them keto-style if you're on a high-protein ketogenic diet.
Swap out your traditional baking flour with an almond-based alternative. Next, add vanilla protein powder to your dry ingredients. Round out your dry ingredients bowl with baking powder and cinnamon.
For your wet ingredients, add unsweetened applesauce or pumpkin puree. You'll also need a plant-based butter like almond butter and coconut oil. Make a simple glaze and enjoy.
The above muffins are delicious with antioxidant-rich blueberries or raspberries.
There are so many ways to enjoy high-protein cupcakes, as well. Similar to protein muffins, you'll need to add the recommended amount of protein powder to your dry ingredients bowl. If you want extra chocolatey cupcakes, add the chocolate-flavored protein powder.
If you're making "funfetti" style cupcakes for a birthday party, you'll want to add the vanilla protein powder instead.
You'll need:
- A protein-rich flour alternative
- Vanilla protein powder
- Pure maple syrup or agave
- A pinch of sea salt
- Eggs or an alternative (like bananas)
- Plant-based milk
- Greek yogurt (or plant-based alternative)
- Vanilla extract for flavor
You can also create your own natural cupcake sprinkles from scratch or buy a healthier alternative. Remember to include protein powder in your frosting to make your cupcakes truly protein-rich.
Simply tweak the recipe to create rich chocolate protein cupcakes. Swap out the vanilla protein powder for a chocolate version. Add an antioxidant-rich dark chocolate cocoa powder to the dry ingredients.
Enjoy Even More Nutritious Dessert Recipes
This guide is great to have on hand when whipping up last-minute treats and drinks for a party. Remember to stock up on all your high-protein essentials from Diet On Sale, from vanilla and chocolate protein powders to thick shake and pudding mixes. These high-protein dessert ideas are just the beginning!
Diet On Sale is proud to offer some of the best high-protein brands in the industry like PrescriptFit, Legendary Brands, and Skinny Delite. Browse the shop or learn more about our products.
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