10 High-Protein Snacks to Satisfy Your Sweet Tooth

Balancing your sweet cravings with your fitness goals doesn’t have to be a struggle. The good news? You don’t have to give up dessert entirely to stick to your health goals. These high-protein snacks offer a way to enjoy a little sweetness while staying focused on your nutrition plan. Each one is simple, quick, and packed with ingredients that fuel your body!

Dairy-Free Creamy 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

Easy Cookie Dough Smoothie Bowl

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Rich and creamy with bites of cookie bliss, this cookie dough smoothie bowl is the perfect way to fuel up and crush a craving. Made with frozen banana and coconut milk for ultra thickness, this cookie dough protein smoothie makes every day just a little bit better.

Get the recipe: High Protein Cookie Dough Smoothie Bowl

Energzing Chocolate Protein Donuts

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

Rich Vanilla Baked Yogurt

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A delicious, high-protein snack or crazy simple protein dessert. This baked yogurt is loaded with rich vanilla flavor wrapped into a warm, custard-like filling. The easiest way to amp up your protein and enjoy what you eat.

Get the recipe: High Protein Baked Yogurt

Creamy Chocolate Pudding

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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.

Get the recipe: Chocolate Pudding

Cookie Dough Overnight Oats

A creamy and indulgent high-protein overnight oats recipe made in a jar to make for an easy, healthy breakfast or on-the-go high-protein snack! Swirled with almond hazelnut butter and chocolate chips these cookie dough oats make for a delicious, satisfying breakfast or post-workout meal.

Get the recipe: Cookie Dough Overnight Oats

Vegan Salted Caramel Smoothie

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Enjoy this sweet and salty indulgence any time of the day! A salted caramel protein shake worthy of dessert. Made with vanilla vegan protein powder and drizzled with homemade caramel sauce, this dairy-free protein shake is the perfect afternoon pick me up.

Get the recipe: Salted Caramel Smoothie

Peanut Butter Chocolate Cups

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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

Peanut Butter and Jam Oatmeal 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.

Get the recipe: Peanut Butter and Jam Protein Balls

Dairy-Free Cookies and Cream Milkshake

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Thick, creamy, and better than any milkshake, this cookies and cream protein shake is a healthy indulgence you need on hand. A protein smoothie that's an easy way to boost your protein intake and fuel up post-workout or gain some afternoon energy!

Get the recipe: Dairy-Free Cookies And Cream Protein Shake