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High Protein Dessert Recipes

Delicious and nutritious high protein desserts that satisfy your sweet cravings while keeping you healthy.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American, Healthy
Calories: 200
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Base Ingredients
  • 2 cups Greek yogurt Use for parfaits or cheesecakes
  • 1 cup cottage cheese Blend with fruits for ice cream
  • 1 cup oats For protein bites or mug cakes
  • 1 cup peanut butter Great for adding richness
Flavorings
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract Enhances flavor in most recipes
  • 1 tsp honey Natural sweetener for desserts
  • 2 tbsp cocoa powder For chocolate flavored desserts
  • 1 cup berries Add to ice creams, parfaits, or toppings
Protein Sources
  • 1 scoop protein powder Use vanilla or chocolate flavor
  • 2 large eggs Can be used in dessert batters
  • 1 can black beans Can be used to make brownies

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Start by gathering all ingredients and measuring them out for easy access.
  2. Blend Greek yogurt with honey and vanilla extract to make a smooth base for parfaits.
  3. For the cottage cheese ice cream, blend cottage cheese with berries and a touch of vanilla until creamy.
Cooking
  1. For protein brownies, mix black beans, cocoa powder, eggs, and sweetener in a food processor until smooth.
  2. For mug cakes, mix oats, protein powder, and your choice of liquid in a microwave-safe mug and cook for 60 seconds.
Assembly
  1. Layer Greek yogurt mixture in a glass with berries and granola for parfaits.
  2. Freeze the blended cottage cheese mixture for a satisfying dessert.
  3. Create protein balls by mixing oats, peanut butter, and protein powder, then rolling into small balls.

Notes

Experiment with different flavors and toppings. These desserts can be stored in the fridge for several days or frozen for later use.