Power Up With a Protein-Packed Dessert
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All six of these sweet recipes offer at least five grams of protein power in a delicious, decadent-tasting treat. Whether you're dairy-free, gluten-free, or even vegan, there's at least one tasty option on this list for you!
Chocolate Almond Protein Bars
These satisfyingly chewy bars are the perfect snack for before or after a workout. They taste so sweet and cookie-like that your taste buds will call them dessert.
Total Protein: 12.8 grams
Chickpea Cookie Dough
Skip the raw stuff and chow down on this chickpea cookie dough instead. There is more to the mighty chickpea than hummus or a healthy salad topping, and this fiber-rich, protein-packed dip is proof.
Total Protein: 11.1 grams
Brownie Bites
These chewy and tasty brownie bites have the flavor and texture you're craving. You'll be glad to know these cholesterol-free treats are also vegan — so you can lick the spoon!
Total Protein: 5.1 grams (per bite)
Vanilla Shake
Made with only four ingredients, this sweet vanilla smoothie tastes like a luscious vanilla milkshake. The sky-high protein content comes from the surprising addition of silken tofu to the blender.
Total Protein: 17.4 grams
PB Protein Balls
Many pre-workout snacks involve too much prep time, but these peanut butter protein balls will help you reserve all your energy for the gym. This treat has the perfect blend of protein and carbs you need before a tough strength-training session.
Total Protein: nine grams (two balls)
Molten Lava Cake
Celebrity trainer Holly Perkins created this molten lava cake that adds both a chocolate protein bar and a scoop of protein powder to the mix. This double dose is the secret to this recipe's sky-high protein content.
Total Protein: 20.1 grams