10 High-Protein Dessert Recipes for Late-Night Cravings

Instead of reaching for something sugary that’ll leave you crashing, try one of these high-protein desserts! These delicious high-protein treats are packed with flavor, easy to make, and won’t leave you feeling sluggish. From rich chocolate treats to creamy indulgences, these recipes will satisfy your cravings and keep you fueled. Because who says dessert can’t be good for you?

Peanut Butter Chocolate Cookie

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With 30 grams of protein, this single serving protein cookie is a healthy way to indulge a craving. Made with a peanut butter and chocolate chip flavor, this protein cookie can be whipped up and enjoyed in just 10 minutes. Get the recipe: Single serving Protein Cookie

Classic Reeces PB Cups

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Made with minimal ingredients these peanut butter protein cups whip up in just a few minutes and are a delicious treat to grab from the freezer.

Get the recipe: Triple Berry Protein Fluff

Quick and Easy Vegan 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

Homemade Chewy Caramel Twix Bars

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Crumbly cookie base, chewy caramel center, and coated in a rich chocolate sauce… and all high in protein! These protein Twix bars are a dairy-free, gluten-free twist on your favorite candy bar. To learn more: Dairy-Free Twix Protein Bars

Glazed Chocolate Donuts with Sprinkles

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Soft, fluffy donuts topped with a sticky, dairy-free chocolate glaze. These protein donuts make the perfect healthy dessert when you want something sweet but also something fueling.

Get the recipe: Glazed Protein Donuts

Dairy-Free Peanut Butter Protein Fudge

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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

Vanilla Choco Ice Cream Bars

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These homemade ice cream bars are made with rich vanilla protein ice cream and coasted in a two-ingredient chocolate shell. They’re the perfect way to treat yourself while still sticking to your goals.

Get the recipe: Homemade Ice Cream Bars

Easy 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

On-The-Go Vanilla PB Protein Bars

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Easy to make, these vanilla peanut butter protein bars make a tasty post-workout snack! Made with vegan protein powder and creamy peanut butter this homemade protein bar recipe is great on-the-go and for meal prep!

Get the recipe: Vanilla Peanut Butter Protein Bars

Healthy Chocolate Protein 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