10 Festive Protein-Packed Treats That Actually Taste Indulgent

If you love holiday sweets but want something a little lighter, these protein-packed treats are the perfect middle ground. They deliver all the creamy, rich, and cozy flavors you crave this time of year, but with a boost of filling protein. That means you can enjoy the indulgence without overdoing it. These desserts are perfect for gatherings where you want to bring something delicious while still supporting your goals!

Easy 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

Gingerbread Protein Cookies

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With a soft texture and comforting warm spices, these gingerbread protein cookies are the perfect holiday treat. Made with vegan protein powder, almond flour, and a tasty cinnamon blend, these cookies pack in 7 grams of protein each! To learn more: Gingerbread Cookies

Chocolate Protein Donuts

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Soft, fluffy donuts topped with a sticky, dairy-free chocolate glaze. These protein donuts make the perfect healthy dessert when you want something sweet but also something fueling.

Get the recipe: Glazed Protein Donuts

Paleo Peanut Butter Fudge

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Soft, salted, and the perfect protein dessert. This peanut butter protein fudge will be hard to put down. A freezer fudge recipe that requires no tempering but makes the perfect midday treat. Dairy-free, paleo, and high-protein to give you some fuel at the same time.

Get the recipe: Peanut Butter Protein Fudge

Chocolate Zucchini Bread

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Amp up your intake and enjoy something sweet with this protein zucchini bread! Naturally dairy and gluten-free but loaded with comfort, this chocolate zucchini bread makes the perfect addition to any dessert table.

Get the recipe: Protein Zucchini Bread

High Protein 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

Fudgy Chocolate Brownies

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The perfect blend of a crispy outer shell and a dense, fudgy inside. These chocolate protein brownies are gobbled up in no time! Naturally dairy and gluten-free, the best part about these bite-sized brownies is that they’re high in protein too!

Get the recipe: 2-Bite Protein Brownies

Gluten-Free Cinnamon Doughnuts

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Soft and sweet, these cinnamon sugar donuts melt in your mouth! Baked in the oven and made with gluten-free flour, this protein donut recipe is a great one to have on hand for breakfast, a post-workout snack, or those days when you have a sweet craving!

Get the recipe: Cinnamon Sugar Donuts

Snickerdoodle Cookies

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Your favorite buttery cinnamon sugar flavor in high protein form. These Snickerdoodle protein cookies let you have all the indulgence without sacrificing your goals. To learn more: Snickerdoodle Protein Cookies

Creamy Vanilla Ice Cream

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Smooth, creamy, and no churning required! This vanilla protein ice cream is a delicious way to indulge while still boosting your daily protein intake. Made with just five ingredients this protein ice cream can be eaten in a bowl or scooped into an ice cream cone to cool down on a hot day.

Get the recipe: Vanilla Protein Ice Cream