50+ Delicious Whey Protein Recipes

These delicious whey protein recipes include high protein desserts, protein powder baking recipes, and macro friendly snacks that work well for meal prep, breakfast, or a sweet snack that still fits your goals.

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With these recipes you'll learn how to use whey protein powder beyond just shakes. We'll make whey protein desserts, snacks and breakfast bakes.

Important note: These are recipes made with whey protein powder (usually whey protein concentrate), not whey-casein blends like Quest or PEScience. Those can be found here: Recipes with whey-casein blends.

Let's kick this off with one of my favorite recipes with whey protein powder, one that'll fool your friends and family because it tastes just like a traditional recipe:

1. Protein Banana Bread

a sunlit bitten piece of protein banana bread being pulled off a stack, with a banana in the background.

This protein banana bread is incredibly moist, easy to make, and seriously delicious. The perfect high-protein breakfast or snack!

Protein Banana Bread Recipe

2. Whey Protein Brownies Recipe (Fudgy, High Protein)

These easy whey protein brownies are perfect for meal prep and make a satisfying high protein snack or dessert when chocolate cravings hit!

Whey Protein Brownies Recipe (Fudgy, High Protein) Recipe

3. Peanut Butter Protein Cookies (Ultimate Recipe)

top view of a pile of protein peanut butter cookies.

The ultimate peanut butter protein cookie recipe! Details included for 5 types of protein powder. Easy, delicious protein snack!

Peanut Butter Protein Cookies (Ultimate Recipe) Recipe

4. Mini Protein Cheesecakes (Gluten Free, Healthy)

mini protein cheesecake topped with half a strawberry and a spoonful is being drawn from it.

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

5. Chocolate Chip Protein Cookies

one bitten chocolate chip cookie being pulled from a pile of cookies

Easy recipe for soft chocolate chip protein cookies made with whey protein and almond flour.

Chocolate Chip Protein Cookies Recipe

6. Chocolate Protein Cake (Healthy, Flourless)

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

A delicious, healthy recipe for Chocolate Protein Cake that is egg-free, gluten-free, and flourless. Sweetened with applesauce!

Chocolate Protein Cake (Healthy, Flourless) Recipe

7. Banana Peanut Butter Protein Cookies (Easy, Healthy)

4 halves of banana peanut butter protein cookies stacked on a white plate with crumbs in front.

This easy, kid-friendly banana peanut butter protein cookie recipe is perfect for a high protein breakfast or snack. Egg free, gluten free, and delicious!

Banana Peanut Butter Protein Cookies (Easy, Healthy) Recipe

8. 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

A delicious rice pudding recipe with cooked rice and whey protein! Great for a post-workout meal or anytime snack.

Protein Rice Pudding Recipe with Cooked Rice Recipe

9. Protein Zucchini Bread

the stacked slices of high protein zucchini bread next to a zucchini.

This delicious protein zucchini bread is perfectly moist and packed with healthy ingredients. Easy high protein breakfast or snack!

Protein Zucchini Bread Recipe

10. High Protein Breakfast Parfait

jars of high protein yogurt parfait with Greek yogurt, blueberries, strawberries, blackberries, granola, and honey.

Make busy mornings easier with this healthy make-ahead breakfast parfait recipe made with yogurt, berries, and protein powder. 31g protein and 255 calories.

High Protein Breakfast Parfait Recipe

11. Cream Cheese Protein Frosting

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1g net carb Cream Cheese Protein Frosting. Perfect for your healthy protein cakes, or just enjoy it with a spoon!

Cream Cheese Protein Frosting Recipe

12. Strawberry Protein Cookies

six cake-like strawberry protein cookies with visible strawberry pieces in them and two strawberries on a white plate

Only 4 ingredients to make these delicious very strawberry protein cookies, and you can whip them up in just 15 minutes!

Strawberry Protein Cookies Recipe

13. Protein Pumpkin Pie Recipe (Easy, Delicious, Healthy)

three slices of high protein pumpkin pie in the pie dish, with sugar free whipped cream on top.

A few simple ingredient swaps make this high protein, low sugar, and gluten free Pumpkin Protein Pie holiday-worthy! Makes one 9-inch pie (8 slices).

Protein Pumpkin Pie Recipe (Easy, Delicious, Healthy) Recipe

14. BEST Protein Cheesecake Recipe (NY Style w/ Healthy Swaps)

a slice of creamy protein cheesecake being lifted and pulled from the cheesecake.

This creamy protein cheesecake is a high protein version of a family cheesecake recipe with protein powder and healthy ingredient swaps.

BEST Protein Cheesecake Recipe (NY Style w/ Healthy Swaps) Recipe

15. Chocolate Chia Protein Pudding

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

Easy, delicious recipe for Chocolate Chia Protein Pudding made with chia seeds and natural chocolate whey protein.

Chocolate Chia Protein Pudding Recipe

16. Protein Pizza Bagels

four pieces of pizza bagel on a glass plate

These high protein, gluten free pizza bagels are delicious and easy to make. Made with oat flour and protein powder for great bagel texture. Makes 8 pieces.

Protein Pizza Bagels Recipe

17. Pecan Protein Bites

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! Makes 6 pieces. See Notes below to make a bigger batch.

Pecan Protein Bites Recipe

18. 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.

Raspberry Cheesecake Mousse Recipe

19. 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! Makes 4 servings (made in a loaf pan).

Chocolate Peanut Butter Protein Snack Cake Recipe

20. 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. Includes a recipe for the dry mix and how to prepare each serving.

Protein Hot Chocolate (Healthy Mix Recipe) Recipe

21. Carrot Cake Protein Cookies with Cream Cheese Protein Frosting

one frosted carrot cake cookie with a bite taken on a white background.

All the flavor of delicious carrot cake in a healthy, high protein cookie! Made with protein powder and naturally gluten free.

Carrot Cake Protein Cookies with Cream Cheese Protein Frosting Recipe

22. Apple Pie Protein Bars

four protein bars, one bitten, that are apple pie flavor with white icing on a sheet of unbleached parchment paper

These easy whey protein bars are delicious as apple pie! 22g of protein in these easy to make gluten free apple pie protein bars.

Apple Pie Protein Bars Recipe

23. Sweet Potato Protein 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. Makes 6 cupcakes.

Sweet Potato Protein Cupcakes Recipe

24. Whey Protein Bread

slices of protein bread on a white plate.

A delicious, high protein gluten free bread recipe made with whey protein and gluten free oat flour. The perfect all purpose bread!

Whey Protein Bread Recipe

25. Lemon Ricotta Protein Pancakes

stack of 6 thin lemon ricotta pancakes on a white plate with one and a half lemons in the background and a purple linen napkin underneath

These Lemon Ricotta Protein Pancakes are flavorful, hearty, and just like the lemon ricotta pancakes you'd find at a cute little downtown café. Makes 3 pancakes (one serving). Photo shows two servings.

Lemon Ricotta Protein Pancakes Recipe

26. Chocolate Whey Protein Cookies

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These chocolate protein cookies make a great high protein snack or breakfast, with 6g protein and 56 calories per delicious cookie!

Chocolate Whey Protein Cookies Recipe

27. Peanut Butter Overnight Oats

top view of a small mason jar with overnight oats in it and a spoonful on top with a dark background and lit from the left

These easy chocolate peanut butter protein overnight oats have 34g protein from whey protein and a nice crunch from cacao nibs.

Peanut Butter Overnight Oats Recipe

28. 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

Less than 100 calories each in these delicious protein cheesecake brownies. They make a great gluten free protein snack or dessert. Makes 16 pieces.

Protein Cheesecake Brownies Recipe

29. Peach Cobbler Protein Shake (Gluten Free Smoothie)

A high-protein twist on the classic summer dessert, this peach cobbler protein shake is a quick & delicious gluten-free protein smoothie.

Peach Cobbler Protein Shake (Gluten Free Smoothie) Recipe

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30. Orange Carrot Protein 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 Protein Cookies Recipe

31. Sicilian Protein Pizza (Gluten Free)

two slices of sicilian (square, thick crust) pizza on a sheet of unbleached parchment paper, a bite has been taken from the slice in the front

A delicious gluten-free, high-protein, thick crust Sicilian pizza! This Sicilian protein pizza recipe is vegetarian and great for meal prep.

Sicilian Protein Pizza (Gluten Free) Recipe

32. Blueberry Protein Bagels

top view of a sliced blueberry bagel next to a small dish of cream cheese on a white plate with a butter knife

An easy recipe for delicious, high-protein, gluten-free Blueberry Protein Bagels, a great high protein breakfast idea!

Blueberry Protein Bagels Recipe

33. 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 quick and easy protein pumpkin cookies are great for fall meal prep (snack prep) and protein breakfasts on the go. Give this healthy pumpkin cookie recipe a try!

Pumpkin Protein Cookies Recipe

34. Chocolate Chip Protein Blondies (Whey)

stack of chocolate chip protein blondies with milk in the background.

Easy whey protein recipe with chocolate chip deliciousness! Chocolate chip protein blondies make a great high protein snack.

Chocolate Chip Protein Blondies (Whey) Recipe

35. Protein Pumpkin Bread Recipe

sliced loaf of high protein pumpkin bread on a cutting board surrounded by decorative mini pumpkins.

Moist and delicious pumpkin bread made with whey protein powder. Tastes like a traditional recipe!

Protein Pumpkin Bread Recipe Recipe

36. Chocolate Chip Protein Pillow Cookies

inside view of a soft baked chocolate chip protein cookie with a fork with a piece of cookie on it on a white plate on a grey background.

Soft, cake-like chocolate chip protein cookies made with whey protein. Easy protein breakfast or snack!

Chocolate Chip Protein Pillow Cookies Recipe

37. Vanilla Avocado Pudding

three servings of vanilla avocado mousse in shot glasses on a beige background

Avocado and vanilla bean give this Vanilla Avocado Pudding delicious flavor and texture, and whey powder gives it a boost of protein! Makes about 1 ¼ cups (3 servings).

Vanilla Avocado Pudding Recipe

38. 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! Makes 18 pieces.

Chocolate Peanut Butter Freezer Fudge Recipe

39. Peanut Butter Cream Cheese Frosting (Without Powdered Sugar)

shot glass filled with peanut butter cream cheese frosting on a glass cake plate

A recipe for creamy, delicious protein frosting! This Peanut Butter Cream Cheese Frosting is made without powdered sugar, with whey protein.

Peanut Butter Cream Cheese Frosting (Without Powdered Sugar) Recipe

40. Single Serve Protein Cheesecake

ramekin of protein cheesecake with chocolate shavings and three raspberries on top and a spoonful showing the creamy texture, on a red placemat

A delicious and creamy single serve protein cheesecake with 28g protein. An indulgent protein treat!

Single Serve Protein Cheesecake Recipe

41. Pumpkin Kale Pizza

close up of whole pumpkin kale pizza on a sheet of foil

Enjoy the flavors of fall in this low carb, high protein, gluten-free Pumpkin Kale Pizza with pine nuts. Delicious! Makes one 9" round pie (6 servings).

Pumpkin Kale Pizza Recipe

42. Blueberry Muffin Protein Shake with Oats and Cinnamon

blueberry protein shake topped with blueberries.

30g protein in this easy blueberry muffin protein shake! This high protein smoothie is the perfect healthy breakfast or snack.

Blueberry Muffin Protein Shake with Oats and Cinnamon Recipe

43. Pumpkin Protein Pancakes Recipe (Easy, 33g Protein)

a stack of pumpkin protein pancakes on a white plate with a white table and white brick background

Easy recipe for delicious pumpkin protein pancakes with 33g protein! Great high protein breakfast, perfect for meal prep.

Pumpkin Protein Pancakes Recipe (Easy, 33g Protein) Recipe

44. Coconut Protein Cookies

inside view of a coconut protein cookie with visible coconut shreds and next to a few full cookies

Great protein snack! These easy coconut protein cookies are packed with coconut AND protein. Delicious on-the-go protein snack!

Coconut Protein Cookies Recipe

45. Black and White Protein Cookies

one whole and one half of black and white protein cookies

37g protein in this high protein black and white cookie! Easy and delicious recipe with whey protein powder.

Black and White Protein Cookies Recipe

46. Raspberry Coconut Protein Cookies

bitten coconut raspberry cookie with a fresh raspberry.

Bursting with fresh raspberries, these raspberry coconut protein cookies are also packed with protein and coconut. Delicious protein snack!

Raspberry Coconut Protein Cookies Recipe

47. 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. Makes 4 protein pops.

Protein Popsicles (Low Calorie) Recipe

48. Individual Pumpkin Cheesecake

single serving of pumpkin cheesecake in a ramekin with a spoon in it

A delicious recipe for Individual Pumpkin Cheesecake, low sugar and high protein. A creamy, single serve pumpkin cheesecake treat!

Individual Pumpkin Cheesecake Recipe

49. Gingerbread Whoopie Pies

two gingerbread whoopie pie cookies on a white plate with a light background

A healthy holiday twist on the whoopee pie, these gingerbread whoopee pies are packed with protein for a gluten free high protein dessert!

Gingerbread Whoopie Pies Recipe

50. Pumpkin Cheesecake Mousse with Protein

top view of 4 servings of pumpkin cheesecake mousse with a decorative mini pumpkin.

This high protein pumpkin cheesecake mousse is a low carb indulgent protein treat to satisfy your pumpkin spice cravings. And there's no baking required!

Pumpkin Cheesecake Mousse with Protein Recipe

51. Keto Cheesecake Mousse

5 small dishes of various colors each with a serving of keto cheesecake mousse, and the one in the front has a spoon in it

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.

Keto Cheesecake Mousse Recipe

52. Protein Whoopie Pies

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A delicious recipe for Protein Whoopie Pies with a protein marshmallow cream filling. Gluten-free, egg-free, and high-protein!

Protein Whoopie Pies Recipe

53. Pumpkin Protein Cheesecake (Low Carb Recipe)

piece of pumpkin protein cheesecake topped with sugar free whipped cream, with a forkful of cheesecake.

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

We hope you've found some new whey protein powder recipes to try. We'd love to hear how they turn out!

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