Roundup · updated 2026-10-02
11 High Protein Desserts That Still Taste Like Dessert
Protein desserts have come a long way. These use Greek yogurt, cottage cheese, nut butter or protein powder to turn a sweet treat into something more filling. Each card links to the original creator for the full recipe and nutrition details.
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1. Protein Brownies
by Wholesome Yum
Fudgy keto brownies built on almond butter and collagen, about 9g protein each, no refined sugar.
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2. Cottage Cheese Ice Cream
by Wholesome Yum
Creamy blended cottage cheese ice cream, a lighter frozen treat with a fix for icy texture.
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3. Protein-Packed Cookie Dough Bites
by Ambitious Kitchen
No-bake peanut butter cookie dough bites with protein powder, around 10g protein each, freezer friendly.
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4. Chocolate Protein Brownie Bites (with a nut-free option!)
by Ambitious Kitchen
Brownie-flavored no-bake energy bites using nut butter and collagen, roughly 10g protein per bite.
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5. High-Protein Greek Yogurt Ice Cream
by Detoxinista
Tangy Greek yogurt ice cream with a cheesecake-like flavor and about 12g protein per serving.
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6. Protein Brownies
by Chocolate Covered Katie
Fudgy almond-flour brownies with protein powder, about 12g protein each, with vegan and sugar-free options.
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7. Protein Cookie Dough
by Chocolate Covered Katie
Spoonable chickpea and nut-butter cookie dough boosted with protein powder; eggless and safe to eat raw.
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8. Easy 5-Ingredient Protein Bars (Peanut Butter Chocolate!)
by Minimalist Baker
No-bake peanut butter chocolate bars with hemp, chia and protein powder, about 14g protein each.
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9. Easy Cottage Cheese Protein Fruit Pizza
by Fit Foodie Finds
Lemon-poppyseed cottage cheese crust topped with protein Greek yogurt filling and fresh fruit.
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10. Cottage Cheese Brownies
by Eating Bird Food
Gooey chocolate brownies with blended cottage cheese in the batter, about 6g protein each, no protein powder.
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11. Vegan Protein Brownies
by Running on Real Food
Flourless plant-based brownies made with pea protein powder, oil-free and nut-free.
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