Only four ingredients and 21 grams of protein in this protein fluff recipe! This high-protein snack recipe fluffs up like no other giving you the feeling of ultimate indulgence without all the calories!
Made with frozen berries and vegan protein powder, it’s an easy way to fuel up and curb cravings
Finding ways to boost your daily protein intake without consuming massive amounts of dry chicken is an everyday struggle.
But this berry protein fluff (along with these protein bedtime snacks) makes it so that you not only hit your goals but enjoy your meals as well!
Why You’ll Fall In Love With Protein Fluff
Protein fluff recipes have been making the rounds in the fitness community for years. And though chocolate protein fluff is a popular choice, something it's nice to have something refreshing instead of indulgent.
Mainly because they can be an easy, low-carb, high-protein treat that fits inside your macros.
And though this protein fluff recipe isn’t completely low carb (comes in at thirty-one grams of carbohydrates), the serving size is huge.
This is because the ingredients “fluff up” when blended making you feel like you’re really getting a lot out of the recipe! Plus it’s:
- Made in under five minutes (doesn’t need time to set!)
- Paleo-friendly
- Refreshing (a great summertime dessert)
- High in protein
Ingredients You Need
Frozen Berries: this can be a combination of berries or just one (strawberry protein fluff is great!). Use what you’ve got on hand or what you’re craving that day. Know that using mixed berries or blackberries will result in a darker fluff color.
High-quality vanilla protein powder: this recipe uses a vegan protein powder to help achieve its fluffiness. While it would probably work with whey protein, I haven’t given it a try. See below for more notes on choosing the best protein for the recipe
Xanthan Gum: Used as a thickener or stabilizer in most recipes, in this case, it helps create an ideal texture for the recipe. While it’s possible to make protein fluff without xanthan gum (like this double chocolate fluff recipe), because this one is blended, you need to gum to get the ultimate “fluff” and add more volume.
Hemp Milk: I find homemade hemp milk the creamiest. However, almond milk works as well. use what you've got!
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How To Make The High Protein Dessert From Scratch
- Measure out the ingredients.
- Combine all ingredients except the optional blueberries into a food processor.
- Process for 3-5 minutes, making sure that everything is combined. You may need to stop and use a tamper. The longer you process the more it fluffs up.
- If using extra frozen blueberries, chop them up and swirl them through the fluff. Portion into a jar or bowl.
- Top with any other favorites and eat immediately.
Choosing The Best Protein Powder
This protein fluff recipe is made using Genuine Health’s Fermented Vegan Protein Powder.
Though you can use other powders, you need to make sure it is a vegan protein powder to achieve its consistency (learn more about how to choose the perfect protein powder for your goals).
Casein protein powder is used most often for protein fluff, but in this specific recipe, it won't work well with the liquid ratios.
Genuine Health’s Fermented Vegan Protein Powder helps fuel your goals, recover and stay full.
Made with 20 grams of plant-based protein, this vegan protein powder is dairy-free, gluten-free, non-GMO, and certified organic. It’s also been voted one of the best-tasting vegan protein powders.
But best of all is that this protein is fermented. This helps break down the “anti-nutrient” in grains, nuts, seeds, and legumes that often cause bloating.
This protein powder literally gives you the best of both worlds.
Important Teaching Tips
To make the best vegan protein fluff you need to consider a few things:
The protein powder you choose will affect both the texture and the flavor of the protein powder. Learn more about choosing a protein powder for your goals.
If you don’t have a very sweet protein powder (Genuine Health is not overly sweet) you may wish to add one tablespoon of honey to the mixture before blending. Know that this addition will increase the carb content though
This recipe also tastes delicious with Botanica Perfect Protein which is vegan but not pea protein-based. If you're using a protein powder that's not fermented, add one tablespoon more of hemp milk.
You can switch up the flavor by using a chocolate protein powder if you like.
Hemp milk works wonderfully, but almond milk works too.
The fluff tastes best when eaten immediately. If stored in the fridge it loses its fluffy texture and goes more chunky.
If stored in the freezer it tends to freeze solid and not thaw well.
Fast, crave-worthy snacks that hit your protein goals (without tracking or extra cooking time).
Frequently Asked Questions About Protein Fluff
Unfortunately no. protein fluff must be made to be eaten immediately. If placed in the fridge the fluff loses its cloud-like texture
Protein fluff can technically be frozen and then whipped. However, it will lose a lot of its consistency and “lightness”. Plus, you’d need to let it thaw a bit before whipping and so it takes longer to make.
Protein fluff is made from a combination of protein powder, xanthan gum, and frozen fruit. The xanthan gum when blended, creates a “fluffy” texture which almost doubles the ingredients in size
Yes. Made from a combination of protein and healthy fats, protein fluff without any toppings is a great high protein, low carb snack.
Yes! Instead of making a blended protein fluff with frozen fruit, you can make a fluff recipe using just vegan protein powder (as long as it's pea protein-based) to create a cloud-like texture.
Though almond milk is a great non-dairy milk choice, any dairy-free milk will work. Soy milk tend to be a bit thinner though so opt for either a nut-based one, chickpea, or hemp milk.
More Recipes You’ll Love
- Chocolate protein fluff
- Peanut butter and jam protein balls
- Chocolate Chia Seed Protein Balls
- Chocolate fudge protein balls
- Salted caramel protein shake
- Sugar-free chocolate protein pudding
- High protein cookies
- High protein pancakes
- Yogurt protein pancakes
- Energizing protein bar
- Easy, no-bake vanilla protein bar
- High protein snack recipes
High Protein Berry Fluff
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Equipment
- Vitamix or food processor
Ingredients
- 1 cups frozen berries
- ¼ cup hemp milk
- ¼ cup vegan protein powder
- ¾ teaspoon xanthan gum
- 1 tbs honey optional
- ¼ cup frozen blueberries optional
Instructions
- Measure out the ingredients.
- Combine all ingredients except the optional blueberries into a food processor.
- Process for 3-5 minutes, making sure that everything is combined. You may need to stop and scrape down the sides The longer you process the more it fluffs up.
- If using frozen blueberries, chop them up and swirl through the fluff.
- Top with any other favorites and eat immediately.
Notes
Disclaimer:
Nutrition values are estimates only, using online calculators. Please verify using your own data"
Nutrition
The best protein fluff is on you to customize! Use your favorite frozen fruit and toppings to make each bowl of protein fluff unique and indulgent.
The optimal, high-protein dessert recipe.
Claire says
I made this a couple of weekends ago and it was delicious! My eldest son tasted it and was obsessed! He has made it pretty much every day since!
Costing me a fortune in frozen berries, but so much better than those energy drinks he was drinking! Thank you 🙂
fitasamamabear says
Baha omg this is amazing! Happy to give your son some new inspo! There's a caramel one on the site that's my personal fav!
Shruthi says
Not going to lie, I was intrigued by the "fluff" part and the recipe lived up to its expectation. My husband LOVES new protein dishes at home, and this one was a huge hit.
fitasamamabear says
Haha yay, major win! It's odd how it comes together but it ends up so yummy!
Glenda says
The whole family loved your fluff! I DID you coconut milk powder. My grandkids thought they were getting a delicious dessert and I enjoyed knowing they loved it, but that it was good for them.
fitasamamabear says
Haha coconut milk powder is AMAZING for things. Glad everyone approved!
Emily says
I switched the blueberries with raspberries since I have some in my backyard. Wonderful! Thanks for the recipe!
fitasamamabear says
Omg fresh raspberries... bliss!
Gen says
This was delicious, simple, refreshing and healthy! Thank you for the recipe.
fitasamamabear says
Glad you enjoyed it!
Vladka says
Looks delicious and easy to make. I made nettle powder that is also packed with protein and wonder if I could use it as an alternative to your store-bought protein powder.
fitasamamabear says
Hrm, I'm not sure that nettle powder would absorb the way pea protein would so I can't guarantee it'll actually fluff up. If you try let me know though!
Tessa Zundel says
This look so delicious and simple to make! I've been using coconut milk powder in place of protein powder lately since I haven't been able to find my favorite protein powder lately.
Even the name of this is delicious - the kids will love it!
fitasamamabear says
Omg coconut milk powder works for EVERYTHING haha. I actually use it in my coffee as "creamer" sometimes. I have a caramel one on the blog too that's heaven-like 😉