10 Delicious High Protein Desserts

Here at Sweat, we’re all about leading a healthy, balanced lifestyle, but if that lifestyle doesn’t include dessert, well, we don’t want it. 

For those times you’re hit with the 3 pm dessert craving, the nights when you’re craving a sweet treat without such a heavy dose of sugar, or you’re trying to think of something a little more nourishing to whip up for your loved ones, these high protein dessert ideas are some of our faves - and there are plenty of recipes to choose from in the Sweat app!

1. Chia puddings

Chia seeds are high in protein and incredibly nutritious, containing all nine amino acids, fibre, omega 3 fatty acids, antioxidants, vitamins and minerals. Mix them with your favourite milk, a dash of vanilla or maple syrup, and then get creative to your heart’s content. The Choc Banana Chia Pudding is a favourite in the Sweat app, with 12 grams of protein per serve and a drool-worthy mix of cacao powder, banana and peanut butter.

2. Snack bars

There are plenty of great high-protein snack bar recipes out there that pack a nutritional punch thanks to ingredients such as oats, nuts and seeds. You can also boost the protein content by mixing in the protein powder of your choice. We love our No Bake Dark Choc & Blueberry Bars, which also make a great recipe when you want to meal-prep a week’s worth of snacks and are after something a little more lunchbox-friendly.

3. Bliss balls

You can’t go wrong with bliss balls. With so many different ways to change up the flavour, no cooking necessary and minimal culinary skills required, bliss balls are a great sweet treat to have on your regular dessert rotation. Many bliss ball recipes contain nuts or nut butter, but we love our six-ingredient Nut-Free Energy Balls in the Sweat app.

4. Greek yoghurt bark

This one has been doing the rounds on TikTok for a while and for good reason. It’s easy, tasty and nutritious. Mix Greek yoghurt with add-ons like maple syrup, cacao powder, vanilla or peanut butter, spread the mixture over a lined baking tray, then sprinkle with toppings like chocolate chips or chopped strawberries before freezing. Once frozen, break into pieces and enjoy!

5. Banana ice cream

Keeping some chopped bananas in the freezer is an easy way to have a dessert ready to go at all times. Throw it in a blender with a splash of milk and high-protein extras like peanut butter or protein powder and you’ve got yourself a creamy soft serve.

6. Apple crumble 

There’s nothing quite like a classic apple crumble, but we also love whipping up an apple crumble-inspired bowl by heating apples, cinnamon and maple syrup on the stove until soft, then layering with Greek yoghurt, muesli or granola. This recipe can be found in the Sweat app and boasts 12 grams of protein per serve.

7. Greek yoghurt with toppings

If the last thing you want is to spend more time meal prepping in the kitchen, keep a tub of Greek yoghurt in the fridge alongside your go-to toppings to mix up the flavour combinations. For a bigger protein hit and to keep things interesting, you can also mix in a scoop of protein powder.

8. Chocolate mousse

While chocolate mousse is usually a blend of cream, sugar, chocolate and eggs, there are some amazing recipes out there that use high-protein foods such as silken tofu or cottage cheese to achieve that same silky, creamy texture. 

9. Protein pancakes

Perfect for dessert and breakfast alike, our High Protein Pancakes have 26 grams of protein per serve and are made with ingredients such as cottage cheese, eggs, oats, and greek yoghurt. Sprinkle on your favourite fresh fruit - voila. 

10. Roasted chickpeas 

Roasted chickpeas don’t always have to be a savoury snack! We’re obsessed with the Spicy Roasted Chickpeas in the Sweat app, but you can also change it up and make a sweet and crunchy variation by seasoning them with cinnamon and maple syrup. 

Delicious and nutritious

The Sweat app has hundreds of recipes to fuel your body and keep your tastebuds happy throughout the entire day. The hardest part? Choosing what to make first.