High protein desserts can make it deliciously easy to hit your protein goals. This collection of 31 protein powder desserts has something to satisfy every sweet tooth!
Pro Tips:
Parchment paper is a must have with protein baking! Most high protein bakes will stick to the pans much more than their traditional versions. Baking in silicone bakeware is also a good choice.
For no-bake recipes, I suggest using alcohol free vanilla extract or this low alcohol baking vanilla.
Store your bakes in an airtight container in the fridge for best keeping (usually 3-5 days). For longer storage, wrap the items in plastic wrap and them place in an airtight container or freezer bag and keep them in the freezer.
Different types of protein powders combine and bake very differently. For best results, do not swap different types of protein powder unless the recipe notes state otherwise. (Don't swap whey protein with plant-based protein powders, for example.)
Trust me on this, and you'll have great results with these healthy protein powder recipes! Read more here: The Best Protein Powder for Baking.
Click through each recipe link to find the full recipe and nutrition information.
1. Banana Peanut Butter Protein Cookies (Easy, Healthy)
This easy, kid-friendly banana peanut butter protein cookie recipe is perfect for a high protein breakfast, snack, or dessert. Egg free, gluten free, and delicious!
Banana Peanut Butter Protein Cookies (Easy, Healthy) Recipe
2. Mini Protein Cheesecakes (Gluten Free, Healthy)
These mini protein cheesecakes have 9g protein, 2g carbs, and just 142 cal each. Perfectly portioned, high protein, low carb, gluten free.
Mini Protein Cheesecakes (Gluten Free, Healthy) Recipe
3. Protein Rice Pudding Recipe with Cooked Rice
One of our most popular recipes, this is a delicious rice pudding recipe with cooked rice and whey protein. This healthy dessert recipe is sweetened with maple syrup, and that can be swapped for something lower glycemic (like agave nectar or coconut sugar) or your favorite low calorie natural sweetener.
Protein Rice Pudding Recipe with Cooked Rice Recipe
4. EASY Protein Chocolates (Sugar Free)
Learn how to make sugar free chocolates with high protein fillings. These protein chocolates are the perfect sweet treat for a holiday or Valentine's gift, and they're even better for treating yourself! Made with sugar free dark chocolate chips and sugar free milk chocolate chips.
EASY Protein Chocolates (Sugar Free) Recipe
5. Chocolate Peanut Butter Protein Pie
A deliciously indulgent recipe for low-sugar, gluten-free Chocolate Peanut Butter Pie with 23 grams of protein! Great recipe using black cocoa and peanut butter powders. Can be made vegan, too!
Chocolate Peanut Butter Protein Pie Recipe
6. BEST Protein Cheesecake Recipe (NY Style w/ Healthy Swaps)
This creamy high protein cheesecake recipe is a healthier version of a family cheesecake recipe, and it's just as delicious. Ingredients include vanilla protein powder and greek yogurt (nonfat, 2%, or full fat Greek yogurt all work well here). One of my all-time favorite protein-packed desserts!
BEST Protein Cheesecake Recipe (NY Style w/ Healthy Swaps) Recipe
7. Chocolate Chip Protein Cookies
One of my favorite recipes! This is an easy recipe for soft chocolate chip protein cookies made with whey protein powder, almond flour, and stevia-sweetened chocolate chips. Baked in 6-8 minutes!
Chocolate Chip Protein Cookies Recipe
8. The BEST Protein Fudge
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
9. Protein Cupcakes (Healthy, Gluten Free Cupcake Recipe)
Full of flavor and perfectly fluffy, these Protein Cupcakes are the best you'll find! Made with natural ingredients including a pea protein powder blend and egg whites, and these protein cupcakes are gluten free. Great for meal prep as a healthy protein breakfast or anytime snack.
Protein Cupcakes (Healthy, Gluten Free Cupcake Recipe) Recipe
10. Banana Protein Cookies (3 Ingredients!)
These 3 ingredient banana protein cookies have just 40 calories each, with 6 grams of protein. They're gluten free, egg free, and delicious!
Banana Protein Cookies (3 Ingredients!) Recipe
11. Raspberry Cheesecake Mousse
Creamy and bursting with flavor, this Raspberry Cheesecake Mousse is keto friendly, has added protein, and is easy to make. Plain greek yogurt, whey protein, and low fat cream cheese give the smooth, creamy texture. A little bit of indulgence with a dose of protein!
Raspberry Cheesecake Mousse Recipe
12. Protein Hot Chocolate (Healthy Mix Recipe)
Easy recipe for a creamy, dreamy, protein hot chocolate. Mix the dry ingredients and keep in the pantry as a protein hot chocolate mix! Also includes recommendations for how to prepare each serving with your milk of choice.
Protein Hot Chocolate (Healthy Mix Recipe) Recipe
13. Chocolate Protein Cake (Healthy, Flourless)
One of my very first protein cakes, this delicious healthy recipe for Chocolate Protein Cake is egg-free, gluten-free, and flourless. Sweetened with applesauce! Make it with black cocoa powder for the dark, rich cake shown in the photos.
Chocolate Protein Cake (Healthy, Flourless) Recipe
14. Orange Carrot Protein Cookies (Whey)
These Orange Carrot Cookies are packed with flavor - and protein! Carrot and coconut protein cookies topped with orange icing. Delicious for dessert or a healthy snack!
Orange Carrot Protein Cookies (Whey) Recipe
15. Pumpkin Protein Cheesecake Gingerbread Bars
These pumpkin protein cheesecake gingerbread bars have pumpkin spice cheesecake over a gingerbread crust, and they combine to be the perfect treat! Whey is used in the cheesecake and vegan protein powder makes the yummy, crumbly crust. Less sugar but just as delicious as the original. Only 3g net carbs!
Pumpkin Protein Cheesecake Gingerbread Bars Recipe
16. Chocolate Fudge Brownie Protein Frozen Yogurt
25g of protein in this delicious homemade Chocolate Fudge Brownie Protein Frozen Yogurt, made with homemade protein brownies! A delicious twist on protein ice cream.
Chocolate Fudge Brownie Protein Frozen Yogurt Recipe
17. Black and White Protein Cookies (Whey, Gluten-Free)
A NYC classic cookie redesigned to be high protein and much lower in sugar. A delicious recipe for a single serving dessert!
Black and White Protein Cookies (Whey, Gluten-Free) Recipe
18. Healthy Banoffee Pie
A gluten-free, high-protein version of the banana toffee favorite! Healthy Banoffee Pie with 20g protein per serving.
Healthy Banoffee Pie Recipe
19. Chocolate Peanut Butter Freezer Fudge
High protein chocolate peanut butter deliciousness! This freezer fudge recipe has amazing flavor and texture, and it's easy to make. Along with chocolate protein powder, the recipe calls for peanut butter and peanut butter powder for a double dose of pb.
Chocolate Peanut Butter Freezer Fudge Recipe
20. Chocolate Chia Protein Pudding
Easy, delicious chia-based chocolate protein pudding made with chocolate whey protein and unsweetened almond milk. This chia chocolate pudding is great as dessert, snack, or a healthy breakfast.
Chocolate Chia Protein Pudding Recipe
21. Pecan Protein Bites
These delicious Pecan Protein Bites have all the flavor of pecan pie in a no-bake, gluten-free, protein sweet treat. A great option for making protein bars, too!
Pecan Protein Bites Recipe
22. Coconut Caramel Protein Balls
A great way to get 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
23. Meyer Lemon Protein Cheesecake with Honey Hemp Crust
A delicious high-protein, low sugar indulgence! Meyer Lemon Protein Cheesecake with Honey Hemp Crust, a citrus twist on creamy cheesecake.
Meyer Lemon Protein Cheesecake with Honey Hemp Crust Recipe
24. Protein Pumpkin Pie (Easy, Delicious, Healthy Recipe)
Swap a few simple ingredients in a traditional pumpkin pie recipe to make this high protein, low sugar, and gluten free version. This Pumpkin Protein Pie is definitely holiday-worthy!
Protein Pumpkin Pie (Easy, Delicious, Healthy Recipe) Recipe
25. Peach Blackberry Protein Tarts
36g protein in these delicious Peach Blackberry Protein Tarts, and the fruit and protein combo makes this a filling sweet treat!
Peach Blackberry Protein Tarts Recipe
26. Single Serve Protein Cheesecake
A delicious and creamy single serve protein cheesecake with 28 g protein. An indulgent protein treat!
Single Serve Protein Cheesecake Recipe
27. Star Anise Pear Protein Cupcakes
A delicious flavor combination in a high protein treat! Star Anise Pear Protein Cupcakes made with protein powder and naturally gluten free.
Star Anise Pear Protein Cupcakes Recipe
28. Pumpkin Protein Cheesecake (Low Carb Recipe)
This indulgent pumpkin protein cheesecake has only 211 calories per slice with 14g protein and 6g carbs. Delicious protein powder recipe!
Pumpkin Protein Cheesecake (Low Carb Recipe) Recipe
29. Keto Pumpkin Cheesecake Mousse
This keto pumpkin cheesecake mousse is a filling, indulgent protein treat to satisfy your pumpkin cravings. And there's no baking required!
Keto Pumpkin Cheesecake Mousse Recipe
30. Chocolate Hazelnut Protein Tartlets
These Chocolate Hazelnut Protein Tartlets will satisfy your Nutella cravings with a gluten-free, high-protein treat!
Chocolate Hazelnut Protein Tartlets Recipe
31. Sopapilla Protein Cheesecake Bars
These low carb sopapilla protein cheesecake bars are full of flavor, and they make a great keto snack. 8g protein and 1g carbs per piece!
Sopapilla Protein Cheesecake Bars Recipe
32. Protein Lemon Bars
A delicious recipe for gluten free, high protein lemon bars with no added sugar. Made with a whole lemon!
Protein Lemon Bars Recipe
33. High Protein Frozen Yogurt Recipe (with Ice Cream Maker)
This frozen yogurt recipe is super easy to make with an ice cream maker, and the flavor options are endless! High protein, too!
High Protein Frozen Yogurt Recipe (with Ice Cream Maker) Recipe
34. Vanilla Avocado Pudding
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
Incorporating high-protein desserts into your routine is a simple way to satisfy your sweet cravings while staying on track with your goals.
These delicious recipes are packed with enough protein and made with healthy ingredients, so you can indulge guilt-free.
Whether you’re meal prepping for the week or looking for a quick treat, these desserts prove that healthy and tasty can go hand in hand. Try a few and find your new favorite way to enjoy protein-packed sweetness!
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