16 Vegan Protein Desserts [Gluten Free Too]

Indulge your cravings with these ultra-delicious, simple-to-make, vegan protein desserts! Each gluten-free dessert recipe uses a vegan protein powder to help you increase your intake while satisfying your sweet tooth.

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AAs a mom with wicked cravings, I don't believe in fully trying to eliminate your sweet tooth. Instead, I get clients to indulge their cravings but in a healthier way.

These vegan protein dessert recipes range from decadent chocolate fudge to easy vegan puddings. They all contain basic, gluten free foods for beginners and are geared towards increasing your protein to build muscle intake while giving in to your sweet tooth.

Which Protein Powder To Choose

All of the vegan dessert recipes use a vegan protein powder to keep the intake high. Learn more about choosing the best protein powder for your goals and know that the protein powder you choose will affect both the taste and texture of the recipes.

The majority of the recipes are made with Orgain protein powder or Botanica protein. However, if you're using a fermented powder you may need to adjust the liquid ratio.

Peanut Butter Protein Cup

Four chocolate peanut butter cups stacked together with fingers placing the last one with a bite out of it on top — Image Credit: Fit as a Mama Bear

With 9 grams of protein per serving these protein peanut butter cups are a dessert to indulge in without the guilt. Made with minimal ingredients these peanut butter cups have a creamy, peanut butter filling coated in rich, dark chocolate. To learn more: Peanut Butter Protein Cups

Frozen Berry Yogurt

Raspberry protein frozen yogurt in a white bowl topped with cereal and a light linen behind it. — Image Credit: Fit as a Mama Bear

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

3 Ingredient Protein Cookies

Small protein cookies topped with sprinkles and chocolate chips on a parchment paper lined baking sheet with two cookies stacked in front. — Image Credit: Fit as a Mama Bear

The perfect way to bust a craving these 3 ingredient protein cookies have a soft peanut butter center and 7 grams of protein per small cookie! Made in just 10 minutes the protein cookies are a rich treat you’ll love to indulge in. To learn more: 3 Ingredient Protei n Cookies

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. — Image Credit: Fit as a Mama Bear

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: Chocolate Mug Cake

Creamy Vegan Protein Fudge

Protein powder chocolate fudge stacked up with chocolate chips on top and more fudge and protein powder behind it. — Image Credit: Fit as a Mama Bear

Indulge in this protein powder fudge recipe knowing you’re both fueling your body and curbing a craving! This chocolate protein fudge is silky smooth in texture, dairy-free, and hits you with 5 grams of protein per square. Get the recipe: Vegan Protein Fudge

Vegan Mug Protein Brownie

Chocolate brownie with chocolate chips in a white ramekin with coconut whip cream on top and a spoon in it. — Image Credit: Fit as a Mama Bear

With a dense but moist texture, this vegan mug brownie is the perfect craving buster. Made in just 2 minutes and with 16 grams of protein, this protein mug brownie helps you have your cake and eat it too. To learn more: Vegan Mug Brownie

No-Flour Banana Protein Brownies

Amp up your daily protein intake and indulge your sweet tooth with these banana protein brownies! Rich and fudgy in texture and with no sugar added, these flourless brownies make the perfect "everyday" dessert.

Get the recipe: Flourless Banana Protein Brownies

Chocolate Coconut Protein Balls

No-bake chocolate covered protein ball on a yellow cupcake cup with more balls in a bowl behind and protein powder — Image Credit: Fit as a Mama Bear

A delicious blend of coconut and vegan protein powder-coated in healthy chocolate. These coconut protein balls are the perfect blend of indulgence and fuel. Made without oats, these no-bake protein balls are the ideal treat. Get the recipe: Coconut Chocolate Balls

Crispy Vegan Protein Cookies

Six trail mix, gluten-free protein cookies stacked on top of one another with coconut around them. — Photo Credit: Fit as a Mama Bear

Crispy and indulgent these vegan protein cookies are the perfect on-the-go snack. Made without oats or bananas, the gluten-free protein cookies are loaded with healthy fats and vegan protein powder to keep you fueled.

Get the recipe: Vegan Protein Cookies

Apple Mug Cake

Indulge in a delicious treat with this high-protein apple mug cake! Made with real apples, vegan protein powder, and rich coconut milk, this apple pie mug cake is a single-serve treat that whips up in just two minutes!

Get the recipe: Apple Mug Cake

Easy Protein Cookies

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Vegan protein cookies are a delicious and healthy snack (or dessert!) that gives a great source of plant-based protein. With a blend of only a few ingredients, these vegan cookies come in at 9 grams of protein. To learn more: Vegan Protein Cookies

Peanut Butter and Banana Pudding

Banana protein pudding in a jar with peanut butter on top and a spoon and more peanut butter around it. — Image Credit: Fit as a Mama Bear

A creamy indulgence with classic peanut butter banana flavor. This dairy-free banana protein pudding is whipped up in just 2 minutes with only 3 ingredients making it the perfect way to indulge.

Get the recipe: Banana Protein Pudding

Peanut Butter and Jam Balls

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Gluten-free protein balls drizzled with jam to make a tasty, no-bake snack! These no-bake balls contain 11 grams of protein per serving, making them a high-protein choice for busy days. To learn more: Peanut Butter and Jam Balls

5-Minute Caramel Fluff

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Topped with homemade caramel sauce, this vegan protein fluff recipe makes an indulgent but healthy bedtime snack! Made with vegan protein powder, it has a cloud-like consistency that leaves you feeling light but satiated. To learn more: Caramel Fluff

Creamy Chocolate Pudding

Chocolate protein pudding with chocolate sauce on top in a jar with a spoon. — Image Credit: Fit as a Mama Bear

The ultimate craving buster. This chocolate protein pudding is made in just minutes and with only 4 ingredients. It’s deliciously rich, thick, and totally dairy-free. Use it as a dessert-like snack when you’re craving sweets but still want to rock your goals. To learn more: Chocolate Pudding

Homemade Vegan Snickers

vegan homemade snickers bars lined up in front of a pink mold with more bars and a purple bowl with peanuts in it — Photo Credit: Fit as a Mama Bear

Curb your sweet tooth with these vegan snickers! Not high in protein but with a chewy chocolate base and topped with homemade caramel sauce and peanuts, this gluten-free candy bar makes the perfect no-bake dessert!

Get the recipe: Homemade Vegan Snickers