31 Protein Powder Desserts (Easy, Healthy Recipes)

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! And these healthy dessert recipes are made with a variety of protein powder types. Which recipe will you try first?

Important note: Different types of protein powders combine and bake very differently. For best results, do not use swap different types of protein powder unless the recipe notes state otherwise. (Don't swap whey protein for plant-based protein, for example.) Trust me on this, and you'll have great results with these healthy protein powder recipes!

1. Protein Rice Pudding Recipe with Cooked Rice

small mason jar full of rice pudding with a spoon pulling some out of the top with a light background

One of our most popular recipes, this is a delicious rice pudding recipe with cooked rice and whey protein. Great for dessert or a post-workout meal!

Protein Rice Pudding Recipe with Cooked Rice Recipe

2. 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 chocolate protein pudding is light, creamy, and delicious. Ingredients include chocolate protein powder, almond butter, and avocado. An easy-to-make healthy chocolate treat!

Keto Chocolate Avocado Pudding with Protein Recipe

3. Chocolate Peanut Butter Protein Pie

slice of chocolate peanut butter pie with chocolate crust and chocolate drizzle and a forkful of creamy pie pulled from the slice

A deliciously indulgent recipe for low-sugar, gluten-free Chocolate Peanut Butter Pie with 23 grams of protein! The main ingredients are peanut butter, powdered peanut butter, and vanilla whey protein powder. Can be made vegan, too!

Chocolate Peanut Butter Protein Pie Recipe

4. Creamy Protein Cheesecake

a half-eaten slice of protein cheesecake with 2 fresh raspberries

This crustless Creamy Protein Cheesecake is a high protein version of a family cheesecake recipe, and it's just as delicious. Ingredients include vanilla protein powder and greek yogurt, each a good source of protein, and the result is an indulgent high protein treat!

Creamy Protein Cheesecake Recipe

5. Chocolate Chip Protein Cookies

one bitten chocolate chip cookie being pulled from a pile of 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

6. 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

7. 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 Protein Cupcakes are the best you'll find! Made with natural ingredients including plant-based protein powder and egg whites, and these protein cupcakes are gluten free.

Protein Cupcakes - Fluffy and Delicious! Recipe

8. Raspberry Cheesecake Mousse

raspberry cheesecake mousse in shot glasses with a fresh raspberry on each

Creamy and bursting with flavor, this Raspberry Cheesecake Mousse is keto friendly, has added protein, and is easy to make. A little bit of indulgence and a dose of protein!

Raspberry Cheesecake Mousse Recipe

9. Protein Hot Chocolate (Healthy Mix Recipe)

angled view of a glass mug with protein hot chocolate and mini marshmallows

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.

Protein Hot Chocolate (Healthy Mix Recipe) Recipe

10. Chocolate Protein Cake (Healthy, Flourless)

slice of double layer chocolate protein cake with fluffy chocolate protein frosting on a white background

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

11. 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 for dessert or a healthy snack!

Orange Carrot Cookies Recipe

12. Pumpkin Protein Cheesecake Gingerbread Bars

square cut pumpkin cheesecake bars with gingerbread crust and topped with protein candy corn on a white plate

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. Only 3g net carbs!

Pumpkin Protein Cheesecake Gingerbread Bars Recipe

13. Chocolate Fudge Brownie Protein Frozen Yogurt

ice cream dish with chocolate fudge brownie frozen yogurt topped with chunks of protein brownie and a wooden dessert spoon

25g of protein in this delicious homemade Chocolate Fudge Brownie Protein Frozen Yogurt, made with homemade protein brownies!

Chocolate Fudge Brownie Protein Frozen Yogurt Recipe

14. 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

15. Strawberry Filled Protein Chocolates

one and a half chocolate hearts filled with a pink, strawberry cream filling on a doily on a white cupcake stand

Easy and delicious Strawberry Filled Protein Chocolates with a filling of puréed strawberries and protein powder, covered in raw dark chocolate. Your taste buds will thank you for these! Perfect for chocolate cravings.

Strawberry Filled Protein Chocolates Recipe

16. 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 20g protein per serving.

Healthy Banoffee Pie Recipe

17. 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, 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

18. Chocolate Chia Protein Pudding

a small jar filled with chocolate chia pudding and topped with raspberries and cacao nibs

Easy, delicious Chocolate Chia Protein Pudding recipe made with chia seeds, natural chocolate whey protein, and unsweetened almond milk. Great as dessert, snack, or a healthy breakfast. And great with oat milk, too!

Chocolate Chia Protein Pudding Recipe

19. 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 sweet treat. A great option for making protein bars, too!

Pecan Protein Bites Recipe

20. 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

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

21. Meyer Lemon Protein Cheesecake with Honey Hemp Crust

slice of cheesecake with hemp heart crust and a twisted slice of meyer lemon on top, on a white plate

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

22. Pumpkin Protein Pie

slice of protein pumpkin pie with a dollop of cashew whipped cream on top on a white plate on a wood table with fall colored leaves in the background

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!

Pumpkin Protein Pie Recipe