If you have a sweet tooth, but are trying to reach your protein goals I’ve got you covered with 25 high protein desserts, each with at least 5 grams of protein.
I’ll be the first to admit that I have the biggest sweet tooth! I’m that person who always needs a little something sweet after dinner, even if it’s just a piece of chocolate.
That said, when it comes to homemade desserts I’m all about recipes that are lighter, protein-packed and made with real-food ingredients, but are still delicious and will satisfy your sweet tooth. Here I’m sharing 20 of my favorite high protein desserts, like my viral cottage cheese cookies, protein cake and greek yogurt popsicles, which are a favorite with my kids! There’s something to satisfy everyone’s sweet tooth here.
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If you’re wondering why I care about protein or why I’m sharing a bunch of high protein desserts with you it’s because protein is one of the three macronutrients necessary for our body’s functions (along with fat and carbohydrates).
Protein helps build your bones, muscles, tissues and organs and also keeps those things functioning properly. On a less science-y note, protein helps you feel full and satisfied, helps with cravings and can help maintain your weight.
I typically aim to get protein in at every meal (you can also check out my favorite high protein breakfast recipes, high protein lunch recipes and high protein snacks) and desert is no exception.
All of the desserts I’m sharing here include some source of protein, from protein powder and tofu to cottage cheese and greek yogurt. They’re all guaranteed to keep you full and satisfy your sweet tooth!
Greek Yogurt Popsicles
Make healthy Greek yogurt popsicles with just 3 simple ingredients: Greek yogurt, honey and fresh fruit. They’re refreshing, easy to make and the perfect summertime treat that both kids and adults will love!
Frozen Yogurt Bark
This frozen yogurt bark with berries and coconut is the perfect refreshing snack. It’s so easy to whip up, healthy and packed with protein. You’ll want a batch in your freezer at all times.
Frozen Cottage Cheese Bark
This frozen cottage cheese bark with peanut butter, chocolate and granola is the perfect refreshing treat. It’s healthy, creamy, easy to whip up and packed with protein.
Peanut Butter Greek Yogurt Bites
These peanut butter Greek yogurt bites are the perfect treat with a smooth and creamy yogurt center and a crisp layer of chocolate on the outside.
Protein Cookie Dough Bark
This protein cookie dough bark is so easy to make with just 5 simple ingredients. It’s packed with 4 grams of protein per serving and is the perfect post-workout treat or healthy dessert.
Chocolate Peanut Butter Ninja Creami Protein Ice Cream
Make healthy protein ice cream in your Ninja Creami with this simple recipe. It’s super creamy, loaded with chocolate peanut butter goodness and packed with over 20 grams of protein.
Cottage Cheese Ice Cream
You only need 4 simple ingredients to make this viral cottage cheese ice cream! It’s super creamy, thick and packed with over 20 grams of protein!
Protein Ice Cream
This healthy protein ice cream uses frozen bananas as the base and can easily be made into two different flavors – chocolate or vanilla. It’s vegan and you’ll love how creamy and delicious it is!
Protein Milkshake
This protein milkshake is super creamy, delicious and packed with over 30 grams of protein! It comes together in just 5 minutes and is the perfect healthier dessert option.
Banana Frozen Yogurt
Banana frozen yogurt made with two simple ingredients – frozen bananas and Greek yogurt! It’s a refreshing and healthy treat that’s super easy to whip up. Just blend until creamy and serve!
3 Ingredient Blueberry Frozen Yogurt
This blueberry frozen yogurt is made with only three simple ingredients! It’s a refreshing and healthy summer treat that’s super easy to whip up.
Protein Cookie Dough
This delicious edible protein cookie dough is ready in 5 minutes and packed with 13 grams of protein per serving. It’s the perfect post-workout treat or healthy dessert.
Cottage Cheese Cookie Dough
This edible cottage cheese cookie dough is the ultimate protein-packed dessert! It’s gluten-free, egg-free, naturally sweetened and comes together in just 10 minutes with 7 simple ingredients.
Protein Cake
This delicious chocolate protein cake is guaranteed to be your new favorite dessert! It’s rich, moist, naturally sweetened and packed with 15 grams of protein per slice.
Protein Cookies
Make the best protein cookies you’ve ever had with just 6 simple ingredients. They’re soft, chewy, made without flour and pack in 10 grams of protein each!
Cottage Cheese Cookies
These high protein cottage cheese cookies are soft, chewy and made with only 7 ingredients. They’re gluten-free, egg-free, low sugar and have 8 grams of protein per cookie.
Protein Donuts
These protein donuts are made with almond flour, vanilla protein powder and naturally sweetened with maple syrup. They’re fluffy, easy to make and absolutely delicious topped with chocolate icing. Gluten-free + dairy-free.
Healthy Protein Brownies
These healthy protein brownies are rich, fudgy and come together quickly in one bowl! They’re flourless, naturally sweetened and have 7 grams of protein per brownie. Gluten-free + dairy-free.
Protein Mug Cake
Finally! A protein mug cake that actually tastes good… gone are the days of rubbery protein mug cakes. This one tastes amazing – perfect for satisfying a sweet tooth while hitting your protein goals.
Healthy Greek Yogurt Berry Tart
The BEST healthy summertime dessert! This tart starts with a crystallized ginger and almond meal grain-free crust, is filled with creamy Greek yogurt and then piled high with loads of fresh berries.
Vegan Chocolate Pie
This easy vegan chocolate pie is made with tofu instead of dairy or eggs. Made with just 4 simple ingredients the filling is rich, creamy and absolutely delicious.
Vegan Tofu Pumpkin Pie
For this delicious vegan pumpkin pie, silken tofu replaces the eggs and dairy and the filling is put into a flavorful and nutty oatmeal pecan crust.
Muddy Buddy Protein Shake
This muddy buddy protein shake is ready in 5 minutes and packed with over 25 grams of protein! It’s creamy, delicious and makes for the perfect post-workout treat or healthy dessert.
Snickers Protein Smoothie
This snickers protein smoothie is packed with healthy real food ingredients, over 20 grams of protein and tastes like a liquid snickers bar!
Cookie Dough Protein Bites
Make healthy cookie dough protein bites with chickpea based cookie dough and melted dark chocolate. You’ll love having these on hand for a sweet treat.
