Sometimes we feel like indulging ourselves, and what better way to do it than with some wonderful, innovative and healthy high-protein desserts .
Most people believe that sweets and protein never mix, but fortunately today there are several high protein dessert options that will help you feel full and satisfied for much longer. In addition, these recipes are varied enough to let your palate decide what taste it wants to explore.
5 high protein dessert recipes
1. Chocolate cookies
These cookies are not very visually appealing; however they are delicious and do not contain gluten or sugar. They are low in fat and are very easy to prepare, and the combination of chocolate with banana makes it a perfect dessert.
Ingredients
- 1 cup of oatmeal
- 3 scoops of protein powder.
- ¼ cup of peanut butter.
- 4 egg whites.
- Half of a ripe banana.
- 1 teaspoon of honey.
- 1 teaspoon of vanilla.
- ¼ cup of chocolate chips.
Instructions for preparation.
- Preheat the oven to 200 degrees and combine all the ingredients in a large bowl.
- With a large spoon, grab some of the mixture and place it on a tray like cookies.
- Put the tray in the oven and let it bake for 10 minutes. Then remove it from the oven and let it cool.
2. Cheesecake
This recipe is very easy to prepare, very healthy and with a high protein value. The ingredients of this dessert also make it very beneficial for the body.
Ingredients for the crust
- 3-4 small packages of cookies.
- 2 tablespoons of coconut oil.
- 1 tablespoon of almond milk.
Ingredients for the cheesecake filling
- 220 g of light cream cheese.
- 340 g of Greek yogurt.
- 2 eggs
- 2 egg whites.
- 2 tablespoons of whey.
- 1-3 tablespoons of sweetener.
Preparation
- Preheat the oven to 250 ° C.
- Mix all the ingredients for the filling and allow the cream cheese to soften to room temperature.
- Mix all the crust ingredients in a separate bowl.
- Mix the cookies (depending on how thick you want the crust add more cookies!)
- Next, mix the flour with the coconut oil, almond milk.
- Put aluminum foil in the oven and place the crust on the aluminum foil, then flatten the cookie with your hands.
- Add the filling over the crust.
- Bake it for 30 minutes at 250 ° C. then lower the temperature to 220 ° and bake it for 45 minutes.
- Finally, let it cool down and put it in the fridge.
3. Squash pudding
This is the healthiest , tastiest, creamiest, and easiest pudding you can make. It is a dessert that does not contain refined sugar , is low in carbohydrates, is high in fiber and protein, and is gluten-free.
To prepare this recipe you will not need cooking and you will have it ready in just 10 minutes.
Ingredients
- 2 cups of mashed squash.
- 1/4 cup of almond milk.
- 2 tablespoons of almond butter.
- 2 teaspoons of stevia extract.
- 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon.
- 1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
- 1/4 teaspoon of salt.
Preparation
- Place the ingredients in a blender and blend until completely smooth and uniform.
- Serve in containers until completely covered and refrigerate for about 10 minutes.
4. Squash pancakes
These squash pancakes are a totally innovative recipe. Many people prepare them with any type of flour, however to obtain the best health benefits it is recommended to prepare it with almond flour since it contains large amounts of nutrients. On the other hand, squash is known for its great properties to stimulate the immune system and the high amount of fiber it has.
Ingredients
- ½ cup of mashed squash.
- 2 large eggs.
- 1 tablespoon of coconut oil.
- ¼ cup of almond milk.
- ½ teaspoon of apple cider vinegar.
- 1 cup of almond flour.
- ¼ cup of ground flax seeds.
- ½ teaspoon of pumpkin pie spice.
- ¼ teaspoon of baking soda.
- ¼ teaspoon of sea salt.
Preparation
- Place a frying pan over medium heat 150 ° C
- Combine the squash, eggs, coconut oil, almond milk, and vinegar (or lemon juice) in a large bowl.
- Add the almond flour, flax, cinnamon, squash spice, baking soda and salt and mix well.
- Add a little coconut oil to the surface of the pan, using a tablespoon.
- Pour the mixture into the pan, let it cook.
- Repeat on the other side of the pancake until golden brown.
5. Vegan tiramisu
This is a dessert that will immediately activate your taste buds and cause an explosion on your palate. It is a cake that you can prepare quickly, low in carbohydrates and fat and full of protein.
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons of mocha-flavored protein powder or similar.
- 4 tablespoons of psyllium husks.
- 4 cups of almond milk.
- 2 teaspoons of rum extract.
- 2 cups of gluten-free flour.
- 4 tablespoons of cocoa.
- 1 tablespoon of instant coffee powder (Espresso).
- 4 teaspoons of baking powder.
Extra ingredients for the cream
- 3 regular glasses of soy or coconut yogurt.
- 2 teaspoons of Stevia extract.
- Non-stick spray.
Preparation
- In a small bowl, add the psyllium husks, almond milk, and rum extract and beat for several minutes.
- Then set it aside until the mixture thickens and becomes somewhat gelatinous.
- In a medium bowl, add and mix the dry ingredients (protein powder, flour, cocoa, espresso, baking powder) with a teaspoon.
- Heat a small skillet over medium-low heat. Add a little cooking spray and place the pancakes with a 1/3 cup measure.
- Place a lid on the pan and let it cook for several minutes until the pancake is firm, turn it over and repeat the procedure with the rest of the mixture.
- Lastly, whisk together the yogurt and stevia and add it to the pancakes. If you want you can add a little chocolate syrup and strawberries
Reference
- Lewis, A. and Watson, Z. 10 High-Protein Desserts You Don’t Have to Save for a Special Occasion. For Greatist. [Revised September 2016]
