10 Healthy Desserts You Can Eat After 8 PM (Without Guilt)

When the clock hits 8 PM, and the house finally quiets down, a little sweet moment feels like your well-deserved victory lap. These healthy desserts are quick, delicious, and don’t require a sink full of dishes or a sudden burst of energy. Each one gives you a little boost at the end of a long day without feeling heavy or overwhelming. They’re the perfect way to end your night on a sweet note!

Mini Brownie Bites

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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

Dairy-Free 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

Peanut Butter Choco 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: Peanut Butter Protein Cups

Peanut Butter Banana Pudding

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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

Chocolate Chip Mug Cake

Need a quick and easy snack that’s gluten-free and high in protein? This chocolate chip mug cake has your name on it!

Get the recipe: Chocolate Chip Mug Cake

Peanut Butter Fudge

Peanut butter protein fudge squares lined up with more heart shaped fudge on a blue linen behind them. — Photo credit: Fit as a Mama Bear

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

Chocolate Mug Brownie

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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

Salted Caramel Protein 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: Salted Caramel Protein Fluff

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 Protein Pudding

Chocolate-Coated Coconut Balls

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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