High Protein Desserts

I love dessert and snacking throughout the day! These high protein desserts and snacks are a little lighter than traditional desserts but are just as delicious! Perfect as an afternoon pick-me-up or post-dinner treat, you will definitely satisfy your sweet tooth with these protein-packed treats! Meal prep friendly!

 

Here are some sweet treats made with protein powder or high-protein ingredients so you can hit your protein goals and satisfy your sweet tooth at the same time! I’ve got some lightened-up classics, dessert dips, and more!

Note: I’ll update this healthy dessert recipe ideas post whenever I have new recipes, so don’t forget to bookmark or pin this post for later so you can check back for more healthy treats for your weekly meal planning session! (I’ve got a ton more planned and in testing, so stay tuned!)

Healthier High Protein Desserts (and Snacks!)

These no-bake high protein cheesecake jars come together quickly, easily, and with five ingredients! They’re the perfect sweet treat with 30 grams of protein per serving thanks to the cottage cheese and Greek yogurt.

Made with only five ingredients, this protein pudding is thick, creamy, and so easy to make! With over 40 grams of protein per serving, this makes for a delightful high-protein snack or dessert for any occasion.

Made with a handful of simple ingredients, this homemade blueberry parfait recipe comes together so quickly and easily! Frozen blueberries cooked down into a delicious sauce and then layered with creamy yogurt and crunchy granola. 18 grams of protein per serving.

These protein peanut butter cheesecake cups are the perfect mid-day treat or dessert! Inspired by cheesecake, these protein cups have a buttery graham cracker base with a Greek yogurt and peanut butter filling topped with a delightful chocolate shell. Each little cheesecake bite has 6 grams of protein and you can make it higher by stirring in protein powder to the yogurt!

With 31 grams of protein per cup, cozy up to a mug of my protein hot chocolate! Rich and creamy, this hot chocolate with protein comes together in 5 minutes! It’s the perfect drink for a chilly day. Need to hit your protein goal for the day and want a sweet treat? This homemade hot chocolate with protein powder will check all the boxes!

These homemade protein peanut butter cups come together so easily in a few simple steps! A rich chocolate layer wrapped around a creamy peanut butter center, these no-bake peanut butter cups make for the perfect snack or dessert. Each one of these little peanut butter cups has 5 grams of protein.

This high-protein Greek yogurt fruit dip comes together in 5 minutes or less! It’s a quick and easy fruit dip recipe that’s perfect for snacking on. It’s also a great healthy dip for parties and gatherings. It uses simple kitchen staples and does not use marshmallow fluff or cream cheese to create its creamy texture.

Made with 5 simple ingredients, this peanut butter Greek yogurt dip is a creamy and protein-packed dip that’s perfect for pairing with your favorite fruit. Ready in less than 10 minutes, this peanut butter dip is so easy to make and makes for a flavorful snack or dessert.

Made with only a handful of ingredients, these strawberry yogurt bites are the perfect little treat or as a smoothie add-in. This recipe makes 15 bites and each has 4 grams of protein!

Made with 7 ingredients, these crunchy peanut butter cups are an easy, no-cook treat that you can keep in your freezer!  There are 9 grams of protein per cup!

These chocolate covered raspberries are a delightful bite-sized treat, so they get an honorable mention! Each serving has 4 grams of protein, so they’re higher in protein than store-bought TruFru ones, as my version is made with Greek yogurt.