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15+ High-Protein Desserts & Snacks with No Added Protein Powder

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These high-protein recipes skip protein powder to create delicious, low-carb, sugar-free treats that are yummy and easy to make!

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High-protein desserts and snacks can be tricky to get right, especially when too much protein powder is added. It often changes the flavor and texture, leaving you with treats that taste chalky, dry or with a strange aftertaste.

The good news is there are other easy ways to boost protein without relying on added protein powders. Ingredients like cottage cheese, Greek yogurt, protein cereal, and PBfit peanut butter powder can add protein while still keeping treats delicious.

The key is to balance the protein ingredients so they don’t overpower the recipe. And when that's done, you can create crave-worthy snacks and desserts that are high in protein, low in carbs, and sugar-free.

Our favorites include our protein bars, protein muddy bars, lemon muffins, ice cream, and a pumpkin bake. They’re all easy to make, delicious, and the kind of recipes you’ll want to make again and again.

15+ High Protein Treats with No Protein Powder

High Protein Peanut Butter Bars (No Protein Powder, Low Carb, No Dairy)
These chewy high-protein peanut butter bars are made with no protein powder and are better than store-bought. Delicious, low carb, dairy-free and done in 10 minutes.
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Ninja Creami Vanilla Cottage Cheese Ice Cream (High-Protein, Sugar-Free, Keto)
This Ninja Creami vanilla cottage cheese ice cream is SO tasty and creamy that you wouldn't even guess it's high-protein, sugar-free and keto!
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High Protein Chocolate Balls
These high-protein chocolate balls are a rich, guilt-free snack that's easy to make, low in carbs and calories, and will satisfy your sweet tooth.
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Cottage Cheese Key Lime Pie Mousse (High Protein)
This cottage cheese key lime pie mousse is a sweet, tangy, and creamy treat ready in five minutes, and perfect for key lime pie lovers!
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High Protein Cottage Cheese Lemon Muffins
These high-protein cottage cheese lemon muffins muffins are so tasty you'll forget they're healthy, low in carbs and high in protein!
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High Protein Ninja Creami Blueberry Cheesecake Ice Cream (Low Carb)
This high-protein Ninja Creami blueberry cheesecake ice cream is rich and creamy and full of sweet blueberry flavor! A must blueberry lovers!
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High Protein Chocolate Mug Cake (No Protein Powder)
This chocolate high-protein mug cake is satisfying bowl cake that's quick to make, low in carbs, and packed with protein to keep you full!
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Cottage Cheese Chocolate Mousse (Sugar-Free, High Protein)
This high-protein, cottage cheese chocolate mousse is rich and creamy and an ideal treat when chocolate cravings hit. Plus, it's low in carbs and sugar-free!
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High Protein Peanut Butter Chocolate Bark
This sweet and creamy high-protein peanut butter bark is loaded with chocolate chips, low in carbs, and perfect straight from the freezer!
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High Protein Cereal Clusters with Cottage Cheese
These yummy high-protein cereal clusters are made with cottage cheese and protein cereal for a chocolaty, peanut buttery, crunchy treat!
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High Protein Muddy Buddies (AKA Puppy Chow)
This high-protein muddy buddy recipe (aka puppy chow) is the perfect low-carb snack—crunchy, chocolatey, peanut buttery, and ready in just 5 minutes!
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Pumpkin Cottage Cheese Bake
A high-protein pumpkin cottage cheese bake that tastes just like pumpkin pie, only lighter, crustless, and low in carbs.
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High Protein Pumpkin Bread Pudding with Cottage Cheese
This high-protein pumpkin bread pudding is a cozy, low-carb fall treat that’s soft, creamy, and packed with pumpkin spice flavor.
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High Protein Fresh Salsa (Pico de Gallo)
This fresh salsa, or pico de gallo, gets a protein boost from cottage cheese while staying just as tasty and low in carbs.
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Microwave Cottage Cheese Chips (High Protein, Low Carb)
These high-protein, low-carb microwave cottage cheese chips are the best! They're light and crispy, deliciously savory, and quick and easy to make!
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High Protein Berry Jell-O Salad
This high-protein berry Jell-O salad is a creamy, fruity, sugar-free twist on ambrosia salad, packed with protein and low in carbs! Ready in just 5 minutes!
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High Protein Cottage Cheesecake Bowl (Low Carb, Sugar Free)
This cottage cheesecake bowl is a high-protein, low-carb, creamy and sweet breakfast, dessert, or snack that’s ready in just 5 minutes with only a few simple ingredients!
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