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    10 Gluten-Free Sweet Treats That Won’t Mess with Your Energy Levels

    Modified: Jun 10, 2025 · by Shelby Stover · This post may contain affiliate links · Leave a Comment

    Change the game and level up your snack time with these gluten-free treats to curb your sweet tooth cravings! Made with clean ingredients, these snacks deliver all the chocolatey, fruity, or nutty goodness you're craving without draining your energy. They're perfect for a midday snack, post-dinner treat, or even sneaky meal-prep addition.

    Chocolate Protein Donuts with Sprinkles

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    Learn how to make gluten-free chocolate protein donuts and start ENJOYING snack time! These protein donuts are chewy, filling, and the perfect way to kickstart your day or fuel up post-workout. With 12 grams of protein per donut, this snack is one you’ll want to make over and over again.

    Get the recipe: Chocolate Protein Donuts

    No-Bake Cherry Vanilla Energy Balls

    Cherry and almond energy balls in a tan bowl with a linen in it and almonds around
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    Made with only 6 ingredients these cherry vanilla energy bites make the perfect snack for toddlers! These easy energy balls are soft, refreshing, and fueling. Plus, these cherry energy bites require no baking, save time in the kitchen and keep up your energy!

    Get the recipe: Cherry Vanilla Energy Bites

    Chocolate Banana Chia Pudding

    Chocolate chia pudding in a jar with whole30 whipped cream and bananas on top.
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    Creamy, rich, and sweetened with fruit! This chocolate chia pudding is a great make-ahead breakfast recipe or energizing snack. 8 grams of plant-based protein, no dairy, and all the indulgence of a chocolate treat. To learn more: Chocolate Chia Pudding with Banana

    High Protein Pumpkin Pie Mug Cake

    Pumpkin mug cake in a ramekin with coconut cream on top and a spoon in the cake.
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    A quick and easy way to indulge in your favorite pumpkin pie spice seasonings while gaining some energy. This pumpkin protein mug cake is a soft, almost gooey cake with a classic pumpkin comfort flavor and 18 grams of protein. To learn more: Pumpkin Protein Mug Cake

    Healthy Lemon Poppyseed Muffins

    Lemon protein muffins on a cooling rack with lemons around them.
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    Easy to make and deliciously tart, these healthy lemon muffins will become a morning staple in your house! Sweetened with honey and packed with collagen, they make a great addition to your morning routine or midafternoon snack.

    Get the recipe: Healthy Lemon Muffins

    Mint Chocolate Chip Date Bars

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    These double chocolate homemade energy bars take just minutes to whip up! Made with seven ingredients and sweetened with dates, these no-bake bars are also a hit with kids. Easy, healthy and the perfect gooey flavor combo of mint chocolate chip, these bars make the perfect fueling (or pre-workout!) snack to have on hand.

    Get the recipe: Mint Chocolate Chip Energy Bars

    No-Bake Caramel Protein Cookies

    Three no bake protein cookies stacked with parchment paper between them.
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    Skyrocket your daily protein and enjoy what you eat with these no-bake protein cookies. With a chocolate caramel flavor, these healthy cookies are the perfect way to curb cravings. Made in just a few minutes you’ll be making these protein cookies part of your weekly meal prep. To learn more: No Bake Protein Cookies

    Lemon and Nuts Energy Bars

    three fruit and nut bars wrapped in parchment paper with blueberries around it
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    Soft and healthy these lemon date energy bars are the perfect energy boost. Slightly chewy and with only five ingredients, these homemade energy bars are great to take on long exercise bouts.To learn more: Lemon Energy Bars

    Almond Butter Brownie Balls

    Chocolate protein balls drizzled with almond butter on parchment paper on a wooden cutting board with chocolate chips.
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    The perfect blend of rich chocolate and healthy protein. These brownie protein balls are made without peanut butter and whipped up in just minutes. Sink your teeth into the silky texture of these protein balls whipped up in just minutes.

    Get the recipe: Brownie Protein Balls

    Easy Chocolate Peanut Butter Cups

    Four chocolate peanut butter cups stacked together with fingers placing the last one with a bite out of it on top
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    With 9 grams of protein per peanut butter cup, you can indulge in your favorite dessert without any guilt. These chocolate protein peanut butter cups make the perfect addition to the dessert table. 

    Get the recipe: Chocolate Peanut Butter Cups

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