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    10 Sweet Treats That Actually Help You Stay On Track

    Modified: Feb 1, 2026 · by Shelby Stover · This post may contain affiliate links · Leave a Comment

    Finding a snack that tastes like a celebration but fits into a balanced lifestyle can feel like a major win for any busy schedule. These sweet treats are the perfect way to enjoy a little something extra while still sticking to those wellness goals. Each recipe is simple to whip up and uses ingredients that keep energy levels steady. From quick microwave hacks to easy freezer-friendly desserts, these treats make it easy to stay consistent while enjoying every bite.

    Homemade Twix Protein Bars

    Chocolate coated Twix protein bars with two broken in half and stacked on top of each other.
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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

    Peanut Butter Freezer Fudge

    Peanut butter protein fudge squares lined up with more heart shaped fudge on a blue linen behind them.
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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

    Creamy Strawberry Cheesecake

    Protein cheesecake topped with strawberries topping on a white plate.
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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

    Gluten-Free Mini Brownies

    Three two-bite protein brownies stacked on top of each other with more in the background.
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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

    High Protein Cinnamon Sugar Donuts

    Cinnamon sugar protein donut with a bite out of it on a cooling rack with more donuts around ti and cinnamon beside it
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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

    Chunky Monkey Ice Cream

    Pin image with text: a steel baking loaf with protein ice cream swirled with chocolate and an ice cream scoop in it with ice cream cones around the pan
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    Indulge in your favorite dessert with a high-protein twist! This chunky monkey homemade protein ice cream is made with a base of frozen bananas and swirled with chocolate sauce. You can devour it from a bowl or pop it into an ice cream cone for the best summer indulgence.

    Get the recipe: Chunky Monkey Ice Cream

    Peanut Butter Choco Rice Krispies

    Two squares of protein rice krispies topped with chocolate leaning on each other and more in the background.
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    A crunchy, healthy dessert with a high protein twist. These protein rice Krispie treats are a rich combination of peanut butter, maple syrup, and collagen powder to bring you 12 grams of protein and a whole lot of flavor. To learn more: Protein Rice Krispie Treats

    Salted Chocolate Mug Cake

    Chocolate protein pwoder mug cake topped with peanut butter and coconut whippe cream in a white mug on a blue linen.
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    The perfect way to indulge a craving! This protein powder mug cake is made into salted chocolate bliss to give you maximum indulgence and fuel. All you need is 7 ingredients and 75 seconds in the microwave and you’ll be enjoying a slice of warm mini cake!

    Get the recipe: Salted Chocolate Mug Cake

    Peanut Butter Chocolate Bark

    aAplate of protein peanut butter on top of a kitchen towel.
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    Made with only 5 ingredients and with 7+ grams of protein this peanut butter protein bark is the ultimate treat. If you have a sweet tooth, this crunchy peanut butter bark swirled with chocolate is a tasty way to curb it.

    Get the recipe: Peanut Butter Chocolate Protein Bark 

    High-Protein Frozen Yogurt

    Raspberry protein frozen yogurt in a white bowl topped with cereal and a light linen behind it.
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    Indulge with each bite of this high protein frozen yogurt! This protein frozen yogurt recipe is made with just six ingredients and comes with up to 19 grams of protein in just 171 calories. It’s the perfect protein dessert to brighten up your day. To learn more: High Protein Frozen Yogurt

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