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Protein Desserts | 14 High-Protein Dessert Recipes To Dig Into ASAP

Can’t stop those sweet-tooth cravings? We’ve got 14 delicious high-protein desserts to satisfy that, and then some.

Let’s face it, sometimes you just can’t keep out of the kitchen until you’ve had your dessert fix for the day. It doesn’t even have to be anything elaborate, just a bite-sized sweet treat to seal the deal will do.

Well, lucky for you, we’ve got you covered with this mouth-watering lot. From simple 1-minute mug cakes to sweet potato brownie (here us out). Get stuck straight into the recipes here.

Plus, we've got plenty of desserts packed with protein to give you a little extra boost towards your daily goal. We've given our recommendation, but you can switch out the protein for your go-to.

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We’ve got something to hit the spot whether you’re after an instant hit or have a bit more time on your hands.

1. Sweet potato brownies

Our secret weapon for gooey brownies, sweet potatoes. Now, don’t judge. They’re not a classic brownie ingredient, but if you’re after gooey, they’re a must-include. Since they’re full of natural sweetness and moisture, they’re the perfect inclusion for keeping your brownies thick and gooey.

5-Ingredient Sweet Potato Brownies | No Flour Needed

All you need is a handful of ingredients for these rich & gooey brownies.

Nutritional info per serving:
Calories Protein Carbs Fat
132 4g 12g 7g

2. Sharing cookie dough

There aren’t many desserts that match up to a warm cookie dough. It’s the perfect sweet treat to dig into when you’re in need of something a little more special.

High-Protein Sharing Cookie Dough

Get your spoons at the ready.

Nutritional info per serving:
Calories Protein Carbs Fat
136 27g 16g 20g

3. NYC style choc chip cookies

New York is known for its food — bagels, pizza, cheesecake, cookies, I could go on.

We took the cookies and put our own twist on them. We swapped milk chocolate chips for dark chocolate pieces and added maple syrup for natural sugar to keep them sweet. And of course, a scoop of Impact Whey Protein to get a bit of extra protein in there.

NYC Style Choc Chip Cookies

Come on, we know you like your cookies chunky.

Nutritional info per serving:
Calories Protein Carbs Fat
298 11g 17g 19g

4. New York baked protein cheesecake

I told you New York is known for its food.

Another classic that we knew we had to put our own twist on was a New York style baked cheesecake. Creamy and rich, it’s got all the elements of a standard cheesecake, but with a protein twist.

New York Baked Protein Cheesecake

Get one step closer to the Big Apple.

Nutritional info per serving:
Calories Protein Carbs Fat
275 20g 17g 15g

5. Ultimate cookie brownie

This ‘brookie’ recipe is next level. A layer of sticky cookie dough topped with sandwich cookies and topped off with a layer gooey brownie. Put it this way, if we entered Bake Off, this would be our showstopper.

Plus, with added protein and some smart swaps they’ll take you that bit closer to your protein goal.

Ultimate Cookie Brownie Recipe

If we were entering Bake Off, this would be our showstopper.

Nutritional info per serving:
Calories Protein Carbs Fat
202 7g 24g 8g

6. Sticky toffee pudding

Sticky toffee pudding, the only acceptable answer to “what’s your favourite dessert”. Naturally sweetened with dates and maple syrup, it’s a staple dessert that won’t derail your macros.

High-Protein Sticky Toffee Pudding

Probably the most delicious way to boost your protein intake.

Nutritional info per serving:
Calories Protein Carbs Fat
344 17g 55g 4g

7. White chocolate peanut butter cups

With a nutty protein centre wrapped up in a smooth and creamy white chocolate coating, these peanut butter cups are an elite post-dinner sweet treat.

High-Protein White Chocolate Peanut Butter Cups

Creamy white chocolate with a rich, nutty centre. Yes, please.

Nutritional info per serving:
Calories Protein Carbs Fat
279 14g 13g 18g

8. Protein churros

A protein-packed twist on a Spanish classic — churros. Never did I think that what is essentially fried dough would align with my macros, and I’m definitely not complaining about it.

Easy Protein Churros

A taste of the fun fair in your kitchen.

Nutritional info per serving:
Calories Protein Carbs Fat
49 6g 5g 0g

9. High-protein cookie

Cookies are an elite snack, but served up with a scoop of protein, that’s an elite dessert. Oozing melting chocolate, crispy chocolate chips and a chewy dough, that’s a protein hit worth your time.

The Ultimate High-Protein Cookie

Now this is a protein hit worth your time.

Nutritional info per serving:
Calories Protein Carbs Fat
425 65g 24g 22g

10. 1-minute sticky toffee protein pudding

Made with protein powder and natural sweeteners, this quick and easy recipe is my go-to for a delicious dessert. Mix your ingredients, pop it in the microwave, try not to burn your tongue, and you’re in for a winner.

Nutritional info per serving:
Calories Protein Carbs Fat
126 24g 2g 2g

11. Ice cream sandwich

Regardless of the temperature outside, the combination of cold, sweet ice cream and the satisfying texture of the cookies creates the perfect post-dinner palate cleanser.

High-Protein Ice Cream Sandwich

When it’s this hot, all snacks must feature ice cream. Those are the rules.

Nutritional info per serving:
Calories Protein Carbs Fat
195 10g 21g 8g

12. Mochi ice cream

A unique twist on a Japanese favorite. A chewy doughy exterior, and a creamy protein centre. A bite-sized treat so good that you can’t just have one.

5-Ingredient Protein Mochi Ice Cream

Forget queuing round the block for your mochi ice cream fix, we’ve got the solution right here.

Nutritional info per serving:
Calories Protein Carbs Fat
206 8g 34g 4g

13. Cottage cheese ice cream

Cottage cheese ice cream — the dessert that keeps on giving. With endless opportunities to mix up the flavour and your toppings of choice, it’s a dessert option you won’t get bored of in a hurry.

High Protein Cottage Cheese Ice Cream

One spoon of this cottage cheese ice cream and you’ll know exactly why this recipe went viral. It really does speak for itself.

Nutritional info per serving:
Calories Protein Carbs Fat
225 29g 16g 4g

14. Low calorie cheesecake

Another classic dessert with a protein twist. Up there with one of the simplest recipes, this cheesecake is bound to please. Whether you make it to pick away at all week, or as a dessert for when you’ve got guests, either way, it’s dessert done right.

Protein Cheesecake Recipe | Low Calorie Cheesecake

A healthier twist on a classic dessert.

Nutritional info per serving:
Calories Protein Carbs Fat
170 22g 12g 4g

 

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Emily Wilcock
Emily Wilcock Content Executive
After completing an internship with Myprotein, Emily returned to university to finish her Bachelor of Science degree in Business Management and Marketing. With experience in lifestyle writing, Emily aims to entertain and educate through her work. Her focuses include recipes, real and inspiring stories, and working with writers to help provide easy-to-digest evidence-based research. Her work on recipes has been previously featured in The Supplement magazine, with a particular focus on high-protein, nutritious meals, plus advice on how to properly fuel your body. Outside of work, Emily’s top priority is food. She’s a self-professed star baker and a connoisseur of all things baked. In her spare time, she’s either cooking up a storm, our looking out for the opportunity to try out Manchester’s newest restaurants. But as a huge fan of carbs, if it’s not pasta or pasta-adjacent, she’s not interested. If she’s not in the kitchen, she’s tucked up with a book for an early night, or you’ll find her in the gym working up a sweat. Afterall, all those carbs require quite the appetite.

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