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35 Protein Powder Snacks Recipes

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If you're tired of the same old high-protein snacks list, you're in the right place. These healthy snacks are all protein powder recipes that I've personally developed and enjoyed. They are made with natural ingredients (all-natural protein powders with no artificial ingredients) and they're delicious!

collage of protein powder snacks

Using protein powder in recipes means we can ditch the cottage cheese and hard-boiled eggs, and instead enjoy protein cookies, cakes, donuts, energy balls, and more. The only way you'll find Greek yogurt on this list is in the form of cheesecake brownies and banana bread!

If you're new to using protein powder in recipes, my best advice is to use the type of protein powder called for in the recipe. Unless otherwise stated, don't swap whey protein with plant-based protein powder, for example.

Many of these delicious snacks can be made ahead of time and taken on-the-go so you're never without healthy snack options, making it easy to up your daily protein intake. Since high protein snacks tend to keep us fuller longer, they can be helpful with weight loss, too.

Each of these high protein snack recipes comes with nutrition data, so you'll know just how much protein and how many total calories you can expect from each healthy protein snack.

And the best part about creating homemade snacks is that they are totally customizable. Get creative! Keep the key ingredients, but swap out flavors and add inclusions like sugar free chocolate chips, coconut flakes, and fresh fruit. Make snack time your own!

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Healthy high protein snacks:

1. Chocolate Chip Protein Cookies

one bitten chocolate chip cookie being pulled from a pile of cookies
My new favorite protein-packed snack is these chocolate chip protein cookies. They are soft and delicious, and they taste so much better than store-bought protein bars and cookies. They are made with whey protein powder and almond flour, and they bake in 6-8 minutes!
Chocolate Chip Protein Cookies Recipe

2. Gluten Free Pizza Bagels

four pieces of pizza bagel on a glass plate
Hands down the best protein-rich snack, these protein pizza bagels are delicious and easy to make. The ingredient list includes oat flour and protein powder, and these are naturally gluten free. Great for meal prep, too!
Gluten Free Pizza Bagels Recipe

3. Protein Cupcakes - Fluffy and Delicious!

piece of frosted vanilla cupcake on a fork on an etched glass cake plate with cupcakes behind it
Full of flavor and perfectly fluffy, these vanilla protein cupcakes are the best you'll find! Made with natural, gluten free ingredients, including plant-based vanilla protein powder.
Protein Cupcakes - Fluffy and Delicious! Recipe

4. BEST Protein Banana Bread (Gluten Free, Nuts Optional)

a sunlit bitten piece of protein banana bread being pulled off a stack, with a banana in the background.
A delicious recipe for a better-for-you, healthy banana nut bread that the whole family will love. The recipe calls for oat flour and protein powder and is naturally gluten free. Great for making banana protein muffins, too!
BEST Protein Banana Bread (Gluten Free, Nuts Optional) Recipe

5. Gluten Free Black and White Cookies

one whole and one half of black and white protein cookies
A NYC classic cookie redesigned to be high protein and much lower in sugar. Give these naturally gluten free black and white cookies a try!
Gluten Free Black and White Cookies Recipe

6. Chocolate Peanut Butter Protein Snack Cake

six pieces of square cut chocolate peanut butter protein snack cake on a white plate, side angled view
Easy, delicious recipe for gluten-free Chocolate Peanut Butter Protein Snack Cake. Perfect for a protein snack or high protein breakfast!
Chocolate Peanut Butter Protein Snack Cake Recipe

7. Protein Cheesecake Brownies

three pieces of cheesecake brownie (cheesecake layer on top of a brownie layer), two pieces are stacked on the left, and one is angled in front all on a white plate
These healthy cheesecake brownies have a protein brownie base topped with a cream cheese protein cheesecake. Delicious protein sweet treat!
Protein Cheesecake Brownies Recipe

8. Pomegranate Chipotle Protein Fudge

six pieces of chocolate protein fudge with pieces of pomegranate and a sprinkle of chili powder on a white plate on a hot pink background
Sweet, heat, and a burst of tart pomegranate! This Pomegranate Chipotle Protein Fudge combines simple ingredients into an incredible flavor combo. Low carb and keto friendly, too.
Pomegranate Chipotle Protein Fudge Recipe

9. Chocolate Chia Protein Pudding

a small jar filled with chocolate chia pudding and topped with raspberries and cacao nibs
This easy recipe for Chocolate Chia Pudding is a great way to get healthy fats into your high-protein diet. The pudding is made with chia seeds, almond milk, and natural chocolate whey protein.
Chocolate Chia Protein Pudding Recipe

10. Quest Bar Cookies

eight pieces of a chocolate chip cookie dough quest bar baked into cookies on a white plate and next to a packaged quest bar
Bake your Quest bar into Quest Bar Cookies! Easy instructions and video. Transform a sticky, chewy protein bar into soft or crunchy cookies. Try this with your favorite flavors of uncoated Quest bars or similar protein bars. Great quick snack!

11. Strawberry Protein Balls

one full and one bitten chocolate covered strawberry protein ball next to a strawberry on a small white plate
Strawberries and cream, covered in dark chocolate. These strawberry protein balls are sweet little bites of strawberry deliciousness!
Strawberry Protein Balls Recipe

12. Vanilla Avocado Pudding

three servings of vanilla avocado mousse in shot glasses on a beige background
Avocado and vanilla bean give this Vanilla Avocado Mousse delicious flavor and texture, and whey powder gives it a boost of protein!
Vanilla Avocado Pudding Recipe

13. Raspberry Coconut Cookies

bitten coconut raspberry cookie - white cookie with bright raspberry pieces - with a fresh raspberry behind it all on a white plate
You won't find protein cookies like these in the grocery store! Bursting with fresh raspberries, these Raspberry Coconut Cookies are also packed with protein and coconut. Easy delicious protein sweet treats!
Raspberry Coconut Cookies Recipe

14. Pecan Protein Bites

close up of freshly cut pecan protein squares, each topped with a pecan half
These delicious Pecan Protein Bites have all the flavor of pecan pie in a no-bake, gluten-free, protein treat. Great for making homemade protein bars, too!
Pecan Protein Bites Recipe

15. Mini Pumpkin Pies (High Protein)

seven mini pumpkin pies with fall shaped pie crust cookies on them next to a bright orange mini pumpkin on a flower etched glass cake stand
These delicious Mini Pumpkin Pies are perfectly portioned as snack size!
Mini Pumpkin Pies (High Protein) Recipe

16. The BEST Protein Fudge

six pieces of double layer fudge with cacao nibs on top
An upgrade to keto fat bombs that the entire family will love! The combination of delicious flavors truly makes this the best protein fudge.
The BEST Protein Fudge Recipe

17. Protein Popsicles (Low Calorie)

vanilla popsicles with strawberries on a white plate
Simple, refreshing, and low calorie, these protein popsicles are a delicious summer treat! High protein and with no added sugar.
Protein Popsicles (Low Calorie) Recipe

18. Healthy Almond Cookies

collection of round almond cookies with white chia seeds on a flower etched dessert plate
These healthy almond cookies with added protein and chia seeds are super filling and make a great protein snack! Great recipe for vegan protein powders.
Healthy Almond Cookies Recipe

19. Chocolate Chili Protein Balls

four chocolate chili protein balls with one of them bitten, with peanut halves and tiny red peppers on a white plate
Sweet with a little heat, these chocolate chili protein balls are quick to prepare and make a great protein snack.
Chocolate Chili Protein Balls Recipe

20. Pumpkin Protein Cookies

three stacked pumpkin protein cookies with a fourth cookie angled on the side of the stack, all on a white plate with a light background
These easy pumpkin protein cookies are packed with flavor and protein. Naturally egg-free and gluten-free, and added pecans for crunch!
Pumpkin Protein Cookies Recipe

21. Keto Chocolate Avocado Pudding with Protein

spoonful of keto chocolate avocado pudding with the rest of the serving dish in the background on a light background
This keto chocolate avocado pudding with protein is light, creamy, and delicious. An easy to make healthy chocolate treat!
Keto Chocolate Avocado Pudding with Protein Recipe

22. Healthy Banoffee Pie

slice of banoffee pie showing the layers and with a forkful pulled from the slice, all on a white plate
A gluten-free, high-protein version of the banana toffee favorite! Healthy Banoffee Pie with 20 grams of protein per serving.
Healthy Banoffee Pie Recipe

23. Key Lime Protein Chocolates

one full and one half piece of key lime filled chocolate hearts next to a slice of lime on a white plate on a lime green background
Tart lime and sweet chocolate make a delicious combination in these Key Lime Protein Chocolates. Perfect healthy dessert or anytime treat!
Key Lime Protein Chocolates Recipe

24. Healthy Lemon Cookies

stack of four healthy lemon cookies on a white plate with granulated erythritol next to them and lemon in the background
An easy recipe for healthy lemon cookies made with protein powder and sweetened with erythritol. A healthier lemon sugar cookie recipe!
Healthy Lemon Cookies Recipe

25. Low Carb Protein Donuts

several glazed mini donuts on a green glass plate with a light backgroud
Sweet and delicious low carb protein donuts that are gluten-free and easy to make.
Low Carb Protein Donuts Recipe

26. Coconut Caramel Protein Balls

several full and one cut in half coconut caramel protein balls that are covered in chocolate and sprinkled with toasted coconut, each in a gold paper cup
The delicious flavor of Girl Scout Samoas in a high-protein, low-sugar, gluten-free truffle. Coconut Caramel Protein Balls!
Coconut Caramel Protein Balls Recipe

27. Healthy Vegan Double Chocolate Chip Cookies

stack of healthy vegan double chocolate chip cookies with one half cookie in front on a white background
Melt-in-your-mouth double chocolate chip cookies that happen to be healthy and vegan! These chocolate protein cookies are made with plant protein powder and almond butter.
Healthy Vegan Double Chocolate Chip Cookies Recipe

28. Chocolate Peanut Butter Freezer Fudge

three pieces of chocolate protein fudge with peanut butter swirl on a white serving plate
High protein chocolate peanut butter deliciousness! This freezer fudge recipe has amazing flavor and texture (thanks to natural peanut butter and chocolate whey protein), and it's easy to make!
Chocolate Peanut Butter Freezer Fudge Recipe

29. Cashew Butter Cookies

a stack of eight flower shaped cashew butter cookies on a dark background
These cashew butter cookies are a melt-in-your-mouth protein treat! Vegan protein cookie recipe made with plant protein and nut butter.
Cashew Butter Cookies Recipe

30. Coconut Covered Chocolate Protein Balls

two chocolate protein cake balls covered in coconut shreds on a white plate
These coconut covered chocolate protein balls are packed with protein and flavor. Great protein snack to satisfy your sweet tooth, and they are soft like cookie dough! 
Coconut Covered Chocolate Protein Balls Recipe

31. Healthy Sweet Potato Cupcakes

inside view of one frosted healthy sweet potato cupcake on a white plate
The perfect way to use extra sweet potato: Healthy Sweet Potato Cupcakes with protein! These make a great high protein breakfast or snack.
Healthy Sweet Potato Cupcakes Recipe

32. Protein Peanut Butter Thumbprint Cookies

top view of chocolate filled peanut butter thumbprint cookies
Protein peanut butter cookies with a chocolate center. These Protein Peanut Butter Thumbprint Cookies are the perfect protein treat!
Protein Peanut Butter Thumbprint Cookies Recipe

33. Orange Carrot Cookies

three orange iced carrot cookies on a white plate, one bitten, with a glass of orange carrot juice in the background
These Orange Carrot Cookies are packed with flavor - and protein! Carrot and coconut protein cookies topped with orange icing. Delicious!
Orange Carrot Cookies Recipe

34. Almond Butter Fudge

three pieces of fudge on a white plate with a red background
This simple recipe for almond butter fudge is packed with protein, and the fudge is chewy and chocolatey and delicious! Made with chocolate protein powder, no sugar added.
Almond Butter Fudge Recipe

35. Maple Almond Bear Hug Protein Cookies

five small light brown bear shaped cookies that seem to be hugging almonds that are baked into them, on a white plate
These adorable Maple Almond Bear Hug Protein Cookies are gluten-free, egg-free, vegan, and delicious! Perfect protein snack for kids. Made with almond butter, maple syrup, and plant-based protein powder.
Maple Almond Bear Hug Protein Cookies Recipe

This list includes some of the easiest ways (and best ways!) to use protein powder in recipes. If you've never baked with protein powder, I suggest starting with protein cookies. I promise it's easier than you think to bake protein cookies, and it opens up a whole new world of protein-packed snacks!

And I generally recommend storing protein snacks in the refrigerator in an airtight container.

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