10 High-Protein Desserts That Are Actually Healthy

Eating healthy doesn’t mean giving up the foods you love, it’s about reinventing them. These delicious high-protein desserts are the perfect example of how small changes can make a big difference! By swapping out empty calories for protein-rich ingredients, you can enjoy sweets that actually benefit your body. From no-bake bites to protein-packed ice cream, I've rounded up easy treats that taste as good as they look!

Almond Flour Chocolate Brownies

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The best, dairy-free protein brownies you’ll make this year. They’re rich and indulgent and have 12 grams of protein per serving. Plus, they whip up in just one bowl! These high-protein brownies make a healthy dessert or wicked, easy snack recipe (plus they're gluten-free!). Drizzled with chocolate they’re a surefire way to indulge a chocolate craving!

Get the recipe: Dairy-Free Almond Flour Protein Brownies

Peanut Butter Chocolate Bark

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Made with only 5 ingredients and with 7+ grams of protein this peanut butter protein bark is the ultimate treat. If you have a sweet tooth, this crunchy peanut butter bark swirled with chocolate is a tasty way to curb it.

Get the recipe: Peanut Butter Chocolate Protein Bark

Gluten-Free Carrot Cake Cookies

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Super light, with a sweet and nutty flavor these carrot cake collagen cookies are the best way to indulge while gaining some fuel too! Six grams of protein per cookie and topped with dairy-free cream cheese frosting these gluten-free cookies are a soft, tasty, dessert.

Get the recipe: Carrot Cake Collagen Cookies

Frozen Berry Yogurt

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Indulge with each bite of this high protein frozen yogurt! This protein frozen yogurt recipe is made with just six ingredients and comes with up to 19 grams of protein in just 171 calories. It’s the perfect protein dessert to brighten up your day. To learn more: High Protein Frozen Yogurt

Peanut Butter Choco Rice Krispies

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A crunchy, healthy dessert with a high protein twist. These protein rice Krispie treats are a rich combination of peanut butter, maple syrup, and collagen powder to bring you 12 grams of protein and a whole lot of flavor. To learn more: Protein Rice Krispie Treats

Gluten-Free Vanilla Collagen Donuts

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Light, cakey vanilla collagen donuts that make an ideal post-workout snack. These protein donuts are so good you wouldn't know that they're not the real thing! Naturally gluten-free and easy to make these vanilla donuts can be topped with sprinkles chocolate chips or your favorite glaze.

Get the recipe: Cakey Vanilla Collagen Donuts

Choco Chip Peanut Butter Protein 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

Chocolate Protein Freezer Fudge

Silky smooth this chocolate protein fudge makes a tasty, bite-sized protein dessert! This freezer fudge is easy to whip up (only 6 ingredients!) and naturally dairy and gluten-free.

Get the recipe: Chocolate Protein Fudge

Chunky Monkey Ice Cream

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Indulge in your favorite dessert with a high-protein twist! This chunky monkey homemade protein ice cream is made with a base of frozen bananas and swirled with chocolate sauce. You can devour it from a bowl or pop it into an ice cream cone for the best summer indulgence.

Get the recipe: Chunky Monkey Ice Cream

Creamy Strawberry Cheesecake

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Rich and indulgent but high in protein this strawberry protein cheesecake recipe makes the perfect dessert! Made with a chewy protein cookie base and topped with a creamy cheesecake filling, this protein dessert is worth the extra effort.

Get the recipe: High Protein Cheesecake