High-Protein Dessert Recipes – Easy Protein Packed Desserts

1Chocolate Protein Crispy TreatsMike Garten

These high-protein sweet snacks get tart, fruity crunch from freeze-dried strawberries. Keep on hand for a quick dessert hit, any day of the week.

Get the Chocolate Protein Crispy Treats recipe.

2Chocolate Pretzel-Banana Protein CookiesDANIELLE DALY

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3Easy Chocolate-Peanut Butter Protein FudgeMIKE GARTEN4Chocolate-Sesame PuddingLaura Murray

Glassman recommends a high protein dessert that’s made with a natural source. This tofu pudding gets its creamy texture from silken tofu, which has a high moisture content, so it doubles for dairy in many a vegan treat.

Get the Chocolate-Sesame Pudding recipe.

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5Cherry-Hazelnut Protein CookiesDANIELLE DALY6Upside-Down Plum CakeDANIELLE DALY

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7Double Chocolate Sesame Protein CookiesDANIELLE DALY8Blueberry-and-Mixed Nut Parfaitmike garten

This double-protein dessert (yogurt and nuts!) makes for a delicious breakfast, too. Add it to both rotations, to hit your protein goals.

Get the Blueberry-and-Mixed Nut Parfait recipe from Prevention.

9Pistachio-Chocolate Chip Protein CookiesDANIELLE DALY

This vanilla protein powder dessert doesn’t taste like your average protein cookie, thanks to a decadent addition of semisweet chocolate chips, almond butter, and vibrant pistachios.

Get the Pistachio-Chocolate Chip Protein Cookies recipe.

10Halvah with ChocolateMIKE GARTEN

Sesame paste makes the base for this rich and complex dessert. Don’t skip the sprinkle of sesame seeds for a little extra crunch.

Get the Halvah with Chocolate recipe from Good Housekeeping.

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11Cherry Fro-Yo PopsMIKE GARTEN

While these ice pops are the perfect refresher for a hot summer day, they’re delicious any time of year. Just swap in your favorite in-season fruit for an extra boost of nutrients.

Get the Cherry Fro-Yo Pops recipe from Good Housekeeping.

12Chocolate Goji Berry-Pumpkin Seed Protein CookiesDANIELLE DALY

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13Almond-Sunflower Seed Protein CookiesDANIELLE DALY14Grilled Fruit Salad with Vanilla YogurtMIKE GARTEN

Yogurt is a great start to any protein-packed dessert. Pile fresh and grilled fruit and a drizzle of honey on top and you’ve got yourself a crowd-pleaser that’s ready in minutes.

Get the Grilled Fruit Salad with Vanilla Yogurt recipe from Good Housekeeping.

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15Blood Orange and Coconut Chia PuddingMIKE GARTEN

Chia pudding is a breakfast staple, but why not rely on it as a high protein dessert, too? Chia seeds also serve up a big dose of Omega-3s and the blood orange juice is smart for an immunity boost.

Get the Blood Orange and Coconut Chia Pudding recipe from Prevention.

16Apricot-Pecan Protein CookiesDANIELLE DALY

Pecans are stacked with healthy fats, fiber, and lots of vitamins. Keep on hand to snack and add to your favorite cookie recipes for extra crunch.

Get the Apricot-Pecan Protein Cookies recipe.

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17Tahini Banana BreadMike Garten18Pomegranate Orange TartSarah Anne Ward

This dessert showstopper is a real crowd pleaser because it is both vegan and gluten-free. Don’t forget the pomegranate arils on top for a jewel-studded (and antioxidant-rich!) presentation.

Get the Pomegranate Orange Tart recipe from Prevention.

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19Chocolate Cashew-Coconut Protein CookiesDANIELLE DALY20Avocado MousseArmando Rafael

You’re only five ingredients away from a luxurious (dairy-free!) chocolate mousse that’s made with mashed avocado and almond milk.

Get the Avocado Mousse recipe from Prevention.

Becca Miller (she/her) has been working in the Good Nutrients Test Kitchen since 2018, where she recipes and writes about tasty recipes, food trends and top cooking tools. She attended from NYU with a liberal arts degree on creative writing. She makes killer scrambled eggs, spoils a glass of un-oaked chardonnay and takes pride in her love of reality television.

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