Want A High-Protein Dessert? These 9 Recipes Are RD-Approved
Key takeaways
- But,if you’re looking for a sweet treat option that has a bit more staying power than a square of dark chocolate, then reaching for something that offers at least a bit of protein can help.
- When it comes to high-protein desserts, these two ingredients are always at the top of my list: Greek yogurt and protein powder.
- Greek yogurt steals the show because 1 cup has about 17 grams of protein (so even using a half-cup portion goes a long way).
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Author: Molly Knudsen, M.S., RDNMay 15, 2026Registered Dietitian Nutritionist By Molly Knudsen, M.S., RDNRegistered Dietitian Nutritionist Molly Knudsen, M.S., RDN is a Registered Dietician Nutritionist with a bachelor’s degree in nutrition from Texas Christian University and a master’s in nutrition interventions, communication, and behavior change from Tufts University. She lives in Newport Beach, California, and enjoys connecting people to the food they eat and how it influences health and wellbeing.Image by Ina Peters / StocksyMay 15, 2026Let’s start with the disclaimer that dessert doesn’t have to be high-protein. But,if you’re looking for a sweet treat option that has a bit more staying power than a square of dark chocolate, then reaching for something that offers at least a bit of protein can help.
When it comes to high-protein desserts, these two ingredients are always at the top of my list: Greek yogurt and protein powder. They’re versatile, easy to work with, and make it simple to turn something sweet into a balanced bite.
Greek yogurt steals the show because 1 cup has about 17 grams of protein (so even using a half-cup portion goes a long way). You can