Dessert as the Healthiest Thing You Eat?

Is it possible for dessert to be the most nutritious thing you eat all day? These desserts prove sweet doesn't have to mean unhealthy! By swapping processed sugar for smarter ingredients and adding a boost of protein, you can enjoy your favorite flavors while still supporting your goals. They’re easy to make, crave-worthy, and way too good to save for cheat days. Dessert just earned its spot at the top of your healthy eating list!

Easy Homemade Cookie Butter

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Rich and creamy, this protein cookie butter is an easy-to-make spread that adds 15 grams of protein to any dessert. Sweetened with maple syrup, it’s a delicious add on to any cookie, brownie, or smoothie bowl!

Get the recipe: Homemade Protein Cookie Butter

Creamy Coffee Smoothie Bowl

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Perfect for coffee lovers or those of us who need a bit more of a boost in the mornings. This coffee smoothie bowl has 28 grams of protein, a rich and creamy texture, and a deliciously comforting latte flavor. Get the recipe: Coffee Smoothie Bowl

Dairy-Free Twix Protein Bars

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Crumbly cookie base, chewy caramel center, and coated in a rich chocolate sauce… and all high in protein! These protein Twix bars are a dairy-free, gluten-free twist on your favorite candy bar. To learn more: Dairy-Free Twix Protein Bars

Protein-Rich Chocolate Chip Cookie

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With 30 grams of protein, this single serving protein cookie is a healthy way to indulge a craving. Made with a peanut butter and chocolate chip flavor, this protein cookie can be whipped up and enjoyed in just 10 minutes. To learn more: Single Serving Protein Cookie

Double Chocolate Bars

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A rich, chocolate indulgence with a little bit of fuel. These protein bars without nuts are more like dessert than a healthy snack. Made with six ingredients and covered in a dairy-free chocolate ganache these protein bars will become a staple in your weekly meal prep.

Get the recipe: Double Chocolate Protein Bars

Greek Yogurt Pudding

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Rich, creamy, and made in just 5 minutes this Greek yogurt protein pudding is the ultimate high protein snack recipe. Easy to customize and with a whopping 37 grams of protein, this recipe is a delicious, fueling snack any time of day. To learn more: Greek Yogurt Protein Pudding

Dairy-Free Chocolate Truffles

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Creamy and rich these protein truffles are a hit for any occasion! Made using dairy-free chocolate chips and thickened with protein powder, these chocolate truffles have a healthy but indulgent twist.

Get the recipe: Chocolate Protein Truffles

Sugar-Free Chocolate Chia Pudding

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Creamy and sinfully rich this sugar-free chocolate pudding has only four ingredients! Sweetened naturally with bananas this dairy-free pudding will put the boxed versions to shame! To learn more: Sugar-Free Chocolate Chia Pudding

Strawberry Cheesecake

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Rich and indulgent but high in protein this strawberry protein cheesecake recipe makes the perfect dessert! Made with a chewy protein cookie base and topped with a creamy cheesecake filling, this protein dessert is worth the extra effort.

Get the recipe: High Protein Cheesecake

Dairy-Free Carrot Cake Cookies

Carrot collagen cookies topped with cream cheese frosting and pecans on a piece of parchment paper. — Image Credit: Fit as a Mama Bear

Super light, with a sweet and nutty flavor these carrot cake collagen cookies are the best way to indulge while gaining some fuel too! Six grams of protein per cookie and topped with dairy-free cream cheese frosting these gluten-free cookies are a soft, tasty, dessert.

Get the recipe: Carrot Cake Collagen Cookies