10 Protein Desserts That Taste Like a Cheat Meal

Craving something sweet but don’t want to wreck your progress? These delicious protein desserts taste so rich and decadent, you’ll swear they belong in the “cheat meal” category! Think fudgy brownies, creamy cheesecakes, and fluffy cupcakes that actually help you hit your macros. Plus, they’re easy to make and guaranteed to crush those sweet tooth cravings!

Creamy Strawberry Cheesecake

Protein cheesecake topped with strawberries topping on a white plate. — Photo credit: Fit as a Mama Bear

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

Dairy-Free Chocolate Zucchini Bread

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Amp up your intake and enjoy something sweet with this protein zucchini bread! Naturally dairy and gluten-free but loaded with comfort, this chocolate zucchini bread makes the perfect addition to any dessert table.

Get the recipe: Protein Zucchini Bread

High Protein Brownie Batter Dip

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Whip up this edible brownie batter in just five minutes! This high-protein snack is made with only seven ingredients and can be laced with fun toppings depending on the occasion.

Get the recipe: High Protein Edible Brownie Batter

Gluten-Free Birthday Cupcakes

Vanilla protein cupcake with dairy-free frosting and sprinkles in a blue cupcake liner with more cupcakes behind it on a cutting board. — Photo Credit: Fit as a Mama Bear

Soft, light, and full of fuel these birthday cake protein cupcakes make dessert worth waiting for. These gluten-free cupcakes are made with healthy pantry staples so they come together quickly. Topped with your favorite frosting they’re the best way to celebrate.

Get the recipe: Birthday Cake Protein Cupcakes

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

Healthy Dark Coffee Brownies

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Thick, rich, and deliciously indulgent these dark coffee brownies are packed with protein! Made with mostly healthy ingredients and topped with a creamy coffee frosting, these chocolate protein brownies will become your go-to dessert in no time.

Get the recipe: High Protein Coffee Brownies

Peanut Butter Chocolate Protein 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

Carrot Cake Cookies with Cream Cheese

Carrot collagen cookies topped with cream cheese frosting and pecans on a piece of parchment paper. — Image Credit: Fit as a Mama Bear

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

Easy Chocolate Cupcakes with Buttercream

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Bite into a delicious treat and know you’re gaining some fuel too! These protein powder cupcakes are soft, easy to make, and topped with a light, protein buttercream frosting. They’re the best way to indulge a craving while sticking to your goals.

Get the recipe: Chocolate Protein Cupcakes with Buttercream Frosting

Dairy-Free Chocolate Glazed Donuts

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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: Healthy Chocolate Glazed Donuts