25 High Protein Desserts – Eating Bird Food

If you have a sweet tooth, but are trying to reach your protein goals I’ve got you covered with 25 high protein desserts, each with at least 5 grams of protein.

I’ll be the first to admit that I have the biggest sweet tooth! I’m that person who always needs a little something sweet after dinner, even if it’s just a piece of chocolate.

That said, when it comes to homemade desserts I’m all about recipes that are lighter, protein-packed and made with real-food ingredients, but are still delicious and will satisfy your sweet tooth. Here I’m sharing 20 of my favorite high protein desserts, like my viral cottage cheese cookies, protein cake and greek yogurt popsicles, which are a favorite with my kids! There’s something to satisfy everyone’s sweet tooth here.

Collage of four photos: cookie dough bark, protein milkshake, Greek yogurt popsicles and chocolate protein cake.

If you’re wondering why I care about protein or why I’m sharing a bunch of high protein desserts with you it’s because protein is one of the three macronutrients necessary for our body’s functions (along with fat and carbohydrates).

Protein helps build your bones, muscles, tissues and organs and also keeps those things functioning properly. On a less science-y note, protein helps you feel full and satisfied, helps with cravings and can help maintain your weight.

I typically aim to get protein in at every meal (you can also check out my favorite high protein breakfast recipes, high protein lunch recipes and high protein snacks) and desert is no exception.

All of the desserts I’m sharing here include some source of protein, from protein powder and tofu to cottage cheese and greek yogurt. They’re all guaranteed to keep you full and satisfy your sweet tooth!

A tray of ice with greek yogurt popsicles laying on top.

Greek Yogurt Popsicles

Make healthy Greek yogurt popsicles with just 3 simple ingredients: Greek yogurt, honey and fresh fruit. They’re refreshing, easy to make and the perfect summertime treat that both kids and adults will love!

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Hand holding a square of frozen yogurt bark topped with berries.

Frozen Yogurt Bark

This frozen yogurt bark with berries and coconut is the perfect refreshing snack. It’s so easy to whip up, healthy and packed with protein. You’ll want a batch in your freezer at all times.

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Frozen cottage cheese bark with dark chocolate and granola cut into squares and served on a white plate.

Frozen Cottage Cheese Bark

This frozen cottage cheese bark with peanut butter, chocolate and granola is the perfect refreshing treat. It’s healthy, creamy, easy to whip up and packed with protein.

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A woman's hand holding a peanut butter greek yogurt bite that is cut in half.

Peanut Butter Greek Yogurt Bites

These peanut butter Greek yogurt bites are the perfect treat with a smooth and creamy yogurt center and a crisp layer of chocolate on the outside.

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Cut protein cookie dough bark topped with flaked sea salt angled on a plate.

Protein Cookie Dough Bark

This protein cookie dough bark is so easy to make with just 5 simple ingredients. It’s packed with 4 grams of protein per serving and is the perfect post-workout treat or healthy dessert.

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Chocolate peanut butter protein icee cream scooped in an ice cream bowl drizzled with peanut butter.

Chocolate Peanut Butter Ninja Creami Protein Ice Cream

Make healthy protein ice cream in your Ninja Creami with this simple recipe. It’s super creamy, loaded with chocolate peanut butter goodness and packed with over 20 grams of protein.

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Scoops of cottage cheese ice cream in a bowl served with a spoon.

Cottage Cheese Ice Cream

You only need 4 simple ingredients to make this viral cottage cheese ice cream! It’s super creamy, thick and packed with over 20 grams of protein!

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Large bowl of several scoops of chocolate and vanilla protein ice cream. Two spoons are beside the bowl.

Protein Ice Cream

This healthy protein ice cream uses frozen bananas as the base and can easily be made into two different flavors – chocolate or vanilla. It’s vegan and you’ll love how creamy and delicious it is!

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A protein milkshake in a large glass cup topped with whipped cream, sprinkles, and a cherry.

Protein Milkshake

This protein milkshake is super creamy, delicious and packed with over 30 grams of protein! It comes together in just 5 minutes and is the perfect healthier dessert option.

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White bowl with two scoops of banana frozen yogurt.

Banana Frozen Yogurt

Banana frozen yogurt made with two simple ingredients – frozen bananas and Greek yogurt! It’s a refreshing and healthy treat that’s super easy to whip up. Just blend until creamy and serve!

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A few scoops of blueberry frozen yogurt in a small bowl with fresh blueberries inside the bowl.

3 Ingredient Blueberry Frozen Yogurt

This blueberry frozen yogurt is made with only three simple ingredients! It’s a refreshing and healthy summer treat that’s super easy to whip up.

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Protein cookie dough in a glass cup.

Protein Cookie Dough

This delicious edible protein cookie dough is ready in 5 minutes and packed with 13 grams of protein per serving. It’s the perfect post-workout treat or healthy dessert.

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A spoon in a white bowl of cottage cheese cookie dough.

Cottage Cheese Cookie Dough

This edible cottage cheese cookie dough is the ultimate protein-packed dessert! It’s gluten-free, egg-free, naturally sweetened and comes together in just 10 minutes with 7 simple ingredients. 

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Chocolate protein cake cut into slices on a table.

Protein Cake

This delicious chocolate protein cake is guaranteed to be your new favorite dessert! It’s rich, moist, naturally sweetened and packed with 15 grams of protein per slice.

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Multiple chocolate chip protein cookies are spread out on a countertop.

Protein Cookies

Make the best protein cookies you’ve ever had with just 6 simple ingredients. They’re soft, chewy, made without flour and pack in 10 grams of protein each!

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Cottage cheese chocolate chip cookies on a metal cooling rack.

Cottage Cheese Cookies

These high protein cottage cheese cookies are soft, chewy and made with only 7 ingredients. They’re gluten-free, egg-free, low sugar and have 8 grams of protein per cookie.

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A stack of protein donuts, the top donut has a bite taken out of it.

Protein Donuts

These protein donuts are made with almond flour, vanilla protein powder and naturally sweetened with maple syrup. They’re fluffy, easy to make and absolutely delicious topped with chocolate icing. Gluten-free + dairy-free.

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Three brownies stacked on top of one another. The top brownie has a bite taken out of it.

Healthy Protein Brownies

These healthy protein brownies are rich, fudgy and come together quickly in one bowl! They’re flourless, naturally sweetened and have 7 grams of protein per brownie. Gluten-free + dairy-free.

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Chocolate protein mug cake drizzled with peanut butter and topped with chocolate chips.

Protein Mug Cake

Finally! A protein mug cake that actually tastes good… gone are the days of rubbery protein mug cakes. This one tastes amazing – perfect for satisfying a sweet tooth while hitting your protein goals.

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Greek yogurt tart decorated with strawberries and blueberries. A striped dish towel, sliced strawberries, and blueberries surround the tart. A slice is cut for one piece in the tart.

Healthy Greek Yogurt Berry Tart

The BEST healthy summertime dessert! This tart starts with a crystallized ginger and almond meal grain-free crust, is filled with creamy Greek yogurt and then piled high with loads of fresh berries.

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A slice of vegan chocolate pie with whipped topping on a plate.

Vegan Chocolate Pie

This easy vegan chocolate pie is made with tofu instead of dairy or eggs. Made with just 4 simple ingredients the filling is rich, creamy and absolutely delicious.

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Slice of vegan pumpkin pie topped with whipped cream.

Vegan Tofu Pumpkin Pie

For this delicious vegan pumpkin pie, silken tofu replaces the eggs and dairy and the filling is put into a flavorful and nutty oatmeal pecan crust.

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Two muddy buddy protein shakes in large glass cups with a spoon.

Muddy Buddy Protein Shake

This muddy buddy protein shake is ready in 5 minutes and packed with over 25 grams of protein! It’s creamy, delicious and makes for the perfect post-workout treat or healthy dessert.

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Straight shot of two snickers protein smoothies with drizzle of peanut butter inside glasses.

Snickers Protein Smoothie

This snickers protein smoothie is packed with healthy real food ingredients, over 20 grams of protein and tastes like a liquid snickers bar!

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Bowl full of chocolate covered healthy cookie dough bites. One has a bite taken out of it.

Cookie Dough Protein Bites

Make healthy cookie dough protein bites with chickpea based cookie dough and melted dark chocolate. You’ll love having these on hand for a sweet treat.

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