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13 High-Protein Desserts

By Holly Darnell, RD

October 27, 2025

Many of us have a sweet tooth, and it can be hard sync that sweet tooth with a healthy diet with plenty of protein, as so many desserts are high in sugar and low in overall nutrients, including the macronutrient protein. Even if you’ve had a good day nutritionally, it’s very easy to “blow it” when your evening dessert time arrives.

Well, this list of desserts will be up your alley, for each is high in protein, relatively low in sugar and still dessert-level sweet. So whether you want to soothe a craving or provide your muscles the type of post-workout nutrition they need, you’ll find these sweet treats deliver the goods.

Protein, of course, is loaded with benefits. It helps promote and preserve muscle mass, reduced appetite and cravings, ramps up your metabolism and fat burning, and even support your bone health. It’s a great idea to try and get adequate protein at every meal — see our articles about high-protein breakfasts, lunches and dinners — as well as dessert time.

Here are 13 of the best high-protein desserts that work any time of year. Some are sure to become your favorites.

1. Vanilla, chocolate, coffee or banana protein shake

Tossing your protein powder into a shaker bottle with water does the job, but sometimes you want a protein shake that elevates the experience to dessert level. This shake recipe does that, delivering fantastic taste and ideal texture alongside the results you seek.

Each one is powered by Multi Collagen Advanced Lean powder, Whey Protein + Fat Loss†* powder or Whey Protein Vanilla powder.

Per serving:

• 377 calories

• 20 grams of protein

2. Protein cookie dough

This is a trendy, fun-to-make (and eat) dessert that relies on Greek yogurt, protein powder and some fabulous mix-ins.

For each serving, add these ingredients into a mixing bowl: one-fourth cup almond flour, one scoop Whey Protein Vanilla, one tablespoon almond butter, one teaspoon maple syrup, one-fourth cup Greek yogurt, one-fourth cup unsweetened almond milk, one-half teaspoon salt and three tablespoons 70 percent cacao chocolate chips. Mix well, then scrap into a bowl or large glass. Enjoy!

Per serving:

• 402 calories

• 44 grams of protein

3. Chocolate protein donuts

A variation on the typical donut but with more protein, a protein donut will usually necessitate a protein powder (see below) in order for it to be considered a legit “protein donut.” (Many so-called protein donuts out there are pretty low in protein, so make ours!)

Per 2-donut serving:

• 264 calories

• 20 grams of protein

4. Chocolate mug cake

Another fun trend is the mug cake, usually chocolate variety. This one takes under five minutes start to finish.

Per serving:

• 374 calories

• 35 grams of protein

5. Peanut butter cookies

Unlike those processed peanut butter protein cookies you see in the convenience store, this high-protein version is low in sugar and absolutely delicious — and no ultra-processed ingredients. It features Ancient Nutrition’s breakout hit supplement Multi Collagen Protein Lean powder (light cinnamon flavor).

Per serving:

• 185 calories

• 8.5 grams of protein

6. Lemon protein bars

The conventional lemon bar is loaded with sugar and contains very little protein. Here that combo gets flipped on its head but retains the wonderful lemon flavor.

Per 2-bar serving:

• 246 calories

• 18 grams of protein

7. Carrot cake protein bars

A gluten-free carrot cake treat loaded with nourishing Bone Broth Protein? You'd better believe it! These moist, healthy carrot cake protein bars are perfect for on-the-go snacking and a great way to get a daily serving of veggies.

Per serving:

• 266 calories

• 13.5 grams of protein

8. Chocolate avocado mousse

Chocolate mousse is one of the richest, most decadent dessert out there. A few bites in, you might already notice that it’s just too much. Instead, here’s a mousse with truly healthy fats (from avocado) and also plenty of protein and chocolate. Yum!

Toss the following into a high-speed blender: half an avocado, one scoop Whey Protein Chocolate, one tablespoon cocoa powder, one-third cup unsweetened almond milk, one teaspoon maple syrup, one-fourth teaspoon vanilla extract and pinch of sea salt. Blend well, occasionally stopping and scraping the sides with a scraper before re-blending.

Per serving:

• 287 calories

• 28 grams of protein

9. Homemade candy bar

While the store candy bar is loaded with inferior ingredients, there is a way to make a no-bake candy bar that includes healthy fats like coconut oil, coconut flour, cashews, almond butter and almond flour. You can use Bone Broth Protein Chocolate for the protein.

Per serving:

• 373 calories

• 11.2 grams of protein

10. Chocolate chia seed pudding

The chocolate version of chia seed pudding makes this more dessert-like. It’s an incredibly easy recipe to make, taking just under 10 minutes. It’s also both high in protein and fiber, a win-win.

Per serving:

• 306 calories

• 27 grams of protein

11. Mint chocolate chip smoothie

While green smoothies remain popular — and for good reason, given how nutritious they can be — have you tried the combination of greens and chocolate? These flavors marry very well, as the greens flavor gets tempered by the chocolate. Even better is that this smoothie includes eight outstanding ingredients, headlined by Organic Supergreens and Vanilla Bone Broth Protein.

Per serving:

• 290 calories

• 16.6 grams of protein

12. Hot chocolate

Most hot chocolates are loaded with sugar and low in protein. Instead, try this delicious high-protein hot chocolate recipe that leverages collagen protein powder with several classic hot chocolate ingredients.

Per serving:

• 246 calories

• 24.1 grams of protein

13. Protein ice cream

Protein ice cream is all the rage today … but it’s either not very tasty or absurdly expensive. But did you know you can easily make your own? And that you don’t need an ice cream maker so it can be a no-churn protein ice cream? And it can be tastier and healthier? And that it doesn’t require dairy? Click the link above.

Per serving (for the Whey Protein variation):

• 240 calories

• 10.1 grams of protein