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11 recipes · updated 2026-10-02

11 High Protein Desserts That Still Taste Like Dessert

Protein desserts have come a long way. These use Greek yogurt, cottage cheese, nut butter or protein powder to turn a sweet treat into something more filling. Each card links to the original creator for the full recipe and nutrition details.

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  1. Protein Brownies

    by Wholesome Yum

    Fudgy keto brownies built on almond butter and collagen, about 9g protein each, no refined sugar.

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    Get the recipe at Wholesome Yum →
  2. Cottage Cheese Ice Cream

    by Wholesome Yum

    Creamy blended cottage cheese ice cream, a lighter frozen treat with a fix for icy texture.

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    Get the recipe at Wholesome Yum →
  3. Protein-Packed Cookie Dough Bites

    by Ambitious Kitchen

    No-bake peanut butter cookie dough bites with protein powder, around 10g protein each, freezer friendly.

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    Get the recipe at Ambitious Kitchen →
  4. Chocolate Protein Brownie Bites (with a nut-free option!)

    by Ambitious Kitchen

    Brownie-flavored no-bake energy bites using nut butter and collagen, roughly 10g protein per bite.

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    Get the recipe at Ambitious Kitchen →
  5. High-Protein Greek Yogurt Ice Cream

    by Detoxinista

    Tangy Greek yogurt ice cream with a cheesecake-like flavor and about 12g protein per serving.

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    Get the recipe at Detoxinista →
  6. Protein Brownies

    by Chocolate Covered Katie

    Fudgy almond-flour brownies with protein powder, about 12g protein each, with vegan and sugar-free options.

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    Get the recipe at Chocolate Covered Katie →
  7. Protein Cookie Dough

    by Chocolate Covered Katie

    Spoonable chickpea and nut-butter cookie dough boosted with protein powder; eggless and safe to eat raw.

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    Get the recipe at Chocolate Covered Katie →
  8. Easy 5-Ingredient Protein Bars (Peanut Butter Chocolate!)

    by Minimalist Baker

    No-bake peanut butter chocolate bars with hemp, chia and protein powder, about 14g protein each.

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    Get the recipe at Minimalist Baker →
  9. Easy Cottage Cheese Protein Fruit Pizza

    by Fit Foodie Finds

    Lemon-poppyseed cottage cheese crust topped with protein Greek yogurt filling and fresh fruit.

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    Get the recipe at Fit Foodie Finds →
  10. Cottage Cheese Brownies

    by Eating Bird Food

    Gooey chocolate brownies with blended cottage cheese in the batter, about 6g protein each, no protein powder.

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    Get the recipe at Eating Bird Food →
  11. Vegan Protein Brownies

    by Running on Real Food

    Flourless plant-based brownies made with pea protein powder, oil-free and nut-free.

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    Get the recipe at Running on Real Food →

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