This keto protein cheesecake mousse is the perfect bit of creamy indulgence, and it has only 1g net carb! It whips together quickly for a no-bake cheesecake treat. I've also created a few similar cheesecake mousse recipes, like this pumpkin cheesecake mousse and this raspberry cheesecake mousse. Just as creamy and delicious as traditional versions, […]
Cake Batter Protein Ice Cream
What's the first thing you do after buying an ice cream maker? If you're me, you put your favorite protein shake in it, and see how it comes as ice cream. It's amazing, by the way! This Cake Batter Protein Ice Cream is heavenly! Cake Batter Protein Ice Cream My favorite shake lately is super-simple: Jamie […]
Protein Flag Pops
I came across this flag popsicle idea, and I just had to make a protein version! So here you have Protein Flag Pops! Perfect for your 4th of July barbecue! The blueberry layer has added unflavored whey protein, as does the Greek yogurt layer. Don't add any to the strawberry layer, though, if you want […]
Vanilla Protein Packed Donuts with Maple Glaze
A super-easy recipe for so much deliciousness! These Vanilla Protein Packed Donuts with Maple Glaze are packed with protein and flavor! Vanilla Protein Packed Donuts with Maple Glaze The recipe is easy! No eggs to crack or difficult steps. Just mix all the dry ingredients, add the applesauce, get it into the donut pan, and bake for about […]
Whey Protein Bread (Gluten Free)
My first protein bread with whey protein, and it came out great! This high protein gluten free bread tastes great and is easy to make! Protein Gluten Free Bread This is a great basic bread recipe. It has a nice flavor on its own, and doesn't taste like protein powder (unlike my Basic Protein Bread, […]
Coconut Frozen Yogurt
The folks at COYO were kind enough to send over some of their (vegan) coconut yogurt, and it is delicious! As soon as I tasted it, I knew I had to get it into my ice cream maker. This Coconut Frozen Yogurt is with added protein is heavenly! Coconut Frozen Yogurt
Chocolate Peanut Butter Protein Snack Cake
This Chocolate Peanut Butter Protein Snack Cake brings the chocolate and peanut butter flavor combo into a super-simple cake! Just mix the 5 ingredients, and bake! Chocolate Peanut Butter Protein Snack Cake And if you enjoy this recipe, check out our banana peanut butter protein shake recipe! It's great with chocolate protein powder, too.
Egg White Stuffed Protein Pancakes
The perfect grab-and-go high protein breakfast: Egg White Stuffed Protein Pancakes! And check out the macros; they can't be beat! Egg White Stuffed Protein Pancakes I know, you're wondering... how do you get the egg white so nicely inside the pancake? Well, the first step is to make the egg patties using an egg ring. […]
Pineapple Protein Cheesecake
When I first started making protein cheesecake, I started with my aunt's cheesecake recipe and made some modifications. Her original recipe called for pineapple, but she almost always made it without. With the success of my protein cheesecake recipes, I thought it was time to make a pineapple version, true to Aunt Chubby's recipe. So […]
Peanut Butter & Jelly Protein Cookie Sandwiches
It's peanut butter jelly time! After finding this awesome bread-shaped cookie cutter, I knew I had to make Peanut Butter & Jelly Protein Cookie Sandwiches! And I've used Quest protein powder here, since the whey/casein blend is great for protein cookies. Peanut Butter & Jelly Protein Cookie Sandwiches To keep the filling free of refined sugars, […]
Spinach Protein Wraps
When you need a low carb wrap to hold your tasty lunch, and you want one with a simple ingredient list, these Spinach Protein Wraps are for you! These are great with hummus and veggies (pictured above), or filled with your favorite tuna salad, rolled and sliced (below). If you like this recipe, you may […]
Chocolate Raspberry Protein Balls
A decadent chocolate and raspberry treat, with great macros! These Chocolate Raspberry Protein Balls are delicious, and so easy to make! Chocolate Raspberry Protein Balls The team at Clutch Bodyshop was kind enough to send over some of their protein powders, and I used their chocolate whey isolate here. As you can see, it is a […]
Banana Peanut Butter Stuffed Protein Pancakes
One of my favorite flavor combinations, banana and peanut butter, in a stuffed protein pancake! These Banana Peanut Butter Stuffed Protein Pancakes make a delicious grab-and-go breakfast! My first try at stuffed protein pancakes were quite the success, if I do say so myself! These Maple Almond Stuffed Protein Pancakes were delicious! And that recipe post […]
Maple Almond Bear Hug Protein Cookies (Vegan)
These Maple Almond Bear Hug Protein Cookies are a wholesome, fun treat packed with protein and natural sweetness. They're a great protein cookie for kids, too! Perfect for a healthy snack, these cookies combine almond butter, maple syrup, and vanilla rice protein to create adorable bear-shaped delights that hug an almond in every bite. Ingredients […]
Maple Almond Stuffed Protein Pancakes
I recently came across the idea of stuffed pancakes, and I knew I had to bring this amazing concept to our world! Here you have my delicious Maple Almond Stuffed Protein Pancakes! The perfect grab-and-go breakfast! Maple Almond Stuffed Protein Pancakes And to help you along with the method, I've created a quick video! Please […]
Double Chocolate Frosting Protein Cookies (Whey/Casein)
Chocolate protein cookies sandwiched with a double chocolate protein frosting. Yes. These Double Chocolate Protein Cookies are chocolate heaven! Double Chocolate Protein Cookies There are a couple of things I love about Quest Nutrition's new protein powder, a whey/casein blend. Because of the added casein, it bakes very well without having to add lots of dry ingredients […]
Chocolate Hazelnut Protein Cookies (Pea & Whey)
Chocolate and hazelnut. Gluten-free and high-protein. Your new favorite cookies: Chocolate Hazelnut Cookies! Chocolate Hazelnut Cookies I tried these with and without date sugar as a sweetener. If you prefer a sweeter cookie, go with the date sugar. If you prefer to keep the carbs as low as possible, go without! Either way, these Chocolate […]
Coconut Protein Cookies (Whey)
As the weather finally starts to get warmer around here, I find myself thinking of all things tropical! I love how True Athlete vanilla whey pairs with coconut, and I knew the two would be great together in these Coconut Protein Cookies! Coconut Protein Cookies The recipe is simple, and the cookies have great flavor and […]
Chocolate Chip Protein Muffins
31 grams of protein in each of these delicious chocolate chip protein muffins! Great for meal prep as a high protein breakfast or snack. Gluten free, too! The plant protein gives them a great texture, and the stevia-sweetened chocolate chips add a touch of sweet. Perfect! If you enjoy high protein muffins, check out our […]
Carrot Cake Protein Cookies with Cream Cheese Protein Frosting (Whey)
I have been thinking about carrot cake lately, and I just so happened to have some shredded carrots in my fridge. Not enough for a whole cake, but plenty for some Healthy Carrot Cake Cookies with Cream Cheese Protein Frosting! Healthy Carrot Cake Cookies with Cream Cheese Frosting I whipped up an easy cookie batter with […]
Protein Easter Bread
This Protein Easter Bread is a gluten free, high protein twist on traditional Easter bread, a sweet bread that is braided or twisted around colored, hard-boiled Easter eggs. Ingredients Equipment needed How to 1. Preheat oven to 325F (163C). 2. Mix the dry ingredients until well combined. Then add the wet ingredients. 3. Spoon the […]
Quest Samoa-Inspired Protein Donuts
Tis the season for Samoa cookies, and I'm all about protein donuts right now, so… Samoa Protein Donuts! Or rather, Samoa-Inspired Protein Donuts. ;) Quest Samoa-Inspired Protein Donuts The whey/casein blend in Quest Protein Powder is great for baking, so I knew it would be easy to get a nice vanilla protein donut base. For […]
Strawberry Protein Balls
One of the easiest protein powder recipes, in delicious strawberry! Strawberry Protein Balls! Chocolate Covered Strawberry Protein Balls Since I only work with naturally flavored protein powders, the flavors are often limited. I purchased an awful strawberry protein last year, and for a while I figured they'd all be just as bad. I recently decided […]
Protein Lemon Bars
If I make springtime recipes, the warm weather will come, right? So here you have Protein Lemon Bars! Tangy and sweet high-protein deliciousness! Protein Lemon Bars When I started looking around for sugar-free and gluten-free lemon bar recipes, I found this one that calls for a whole lemon. A whole lemon! Of course I was […]
Chocolate Peanut Butter Pie with 23g Protein!
The flavorful chocolate protein crust and the creamy peanut butter cream cheese filling make this Chocolate Peanut Butter Pie completely irresistible! You won't believe it is packed with 23g protein per slice. This indulgent peanut butter pie would be great to bring parties and holiday gatherings, but it's easy enough to make regularly to enjoy […]
Maple Quinoa Bread
I wanted to make some Honey Oat Protein Bread recently, but I realized I was out of honey. And out of oat flour. So I tried using maple syrup and quinoa flakes, and this delicious Maple Quinoa Bread was born! I purchased the quinoa flakes a while back, but never really knew what to do with […]
Keto Fudge
Chocolate and coconut are a winning combination in this smooth and creamy Keto Fudge! Keto Fudge A twist on my Almond Butter Fudge recipe, this one calls for coconut butter instead of almond butter. I love how coconut butter gives all the coconut flavor here without the shredded coconut pieces. Smooth and delicious! I have to […]
Pizza Wraps (Healthy, High Protein)
Pizza! These protein pizza wraps have great macros, and are perfect for meals on the go! I don't often make pizza at home (I live in New York City, after all), but I did recently try a version of cauliflower crust pizza. I don't know about you, but I have better things to do than to squeeze […]
Protein Cheesecake Brownies
With 7g of protein and less than 100 calories each, these protein cheesecake brownies make a great protein snack or dessert. The recipe combines my recipes for protein cheesecake and protein brownies, a delicious combination! You'll notice that I used cashew butter in this recipe. Any nut butter would work; I just used what I […]
Low Carb Protein Donuts
Protein donuts are my new favorite thing. And these Low Carb Protein Donuts are part of the reason! The recipe is easy, and the donuts are so delicious! The combination of flavors here really hits the spot when you're craving donuts. You'll notice this donut recipe calls for a dash of ground nutmeg, and it must […]
Protein Peanut Butter Fudge Cups
I've been posting recipes for over a year now, and I can't believe I haven't yet posted this recipe for Protein Peanut Butter Fudge Cups! It's a twist on my Double Chocolate Protein Fudge recipe, one of my easiest! Like the protein fudge, these Protein Peanut Butter Fudge Cups are chewy and delicious! And there is […]
Lemon Protein Sugar Cookies (Whey/Casein)
Great lemon flavor with the perfect cookie texture, these Healthy Lemon Cookies are made with protein powder instead of flour and erythritol instead of sugar! Healthy Lemon Cookies Erythritol is a natural sweetener with zero calories and low glycemic impact. Like sugar, it is white and comes in crystalized or powdered form. I used some […]
Healthy Mint Brownies
Chewy and delicious like a brownie should be, these Healthy Mint Brownies are my new winter favorite! Like my Chocolate Fudge Protein Brownies, these are made with whey protein and without any oats or grains. The apple sauce and nut butter give them the perfect brownie consistency. Delicious! To make the peppermint swirl, drop the […]
Chocolate Chili Protein Balls
Do you like a little heat with your chocolate? These chocolate chili protein balls mix the chocolate peanut butter flavor combo with Thai chili. And these protein treats mix up super quickly!
Thai Peanut Protein Cake
After finding some local peanuts, Thai basil, and Thai chili peppers in Kauai, I couldn't resist baking them up into a Thai Peanut Protein Cake. And it was delicious! Totally impressed myself. I originally made this with peanut protein powder, but you can jujst use powdered peanut butter (maybe add a touch of sweetener). It is […]
Meyer Lemon and Starfruit Protein Cupcakes
Aloha! And happy new year! I'm writing today from Kauai, my new favorite place, where I've been enjoying lots of tropical deliciousness. The first of several tropical protein recipes: Meyer Lemon and Star Fruit Protein Cupcakes! Meyer Lemon and Starfruit Protein Cupcakes One of the first things I did on Kauai was head to a […]
Sweet Potato Pie with Protein (Gluten Free)
A holiday favorite made healthy and high-protein! This sweet potato pie with protein has no added sugar and is gluten free. And it's delicious! Gluten Free Sugar Free Sweet Potato Pie Similar to my Pumpkin Protein Pie, the recipe for this sweet potato protein pie starts with a traditional recipe and makes some simple substitutions. […]
Cinnamon Apple Protein Cheesecake
When you're craving something cinnamon and you want a filling, indulgent protein treat: Cinnamon Apple Protein Cheesecake! A warm, spiced twist on my Creamy Protein Cheesecake recipe. I'm using my regular pie crust as a base, and topping it with fresh steamed apples sprinkled with cinnamon. Add a touch of cinnamon to the cheesecake batter and […]
Vanilla Pear Protein Cake
I first made this Vanilla Pear Protein Cake last year when I had received many pears from my CSA. I was still new to protein baking, but you wouldn't know it from this cake! It is delicious! I used a pear to sweeten the cake, and the flavor works very well with the vanilla bean seeds. To add some […]
Pumpkin Protein Balls (Easy No-Bake Recipe, Gluten-Free)
Pumpkin season or not, it's the perfect time to whip up these delicious no-bake pumpkin protein balls. They have 6.5 grams of protein and only 69 calories per bite-sized ball, and the chocolate coating makes these a great complement to your favorite pumpkin spice latte! Whether you need a post-workout snack or a quick pick-me-up […]