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Power Up With a Protein-Packed Dessert

Nov 6 2015 - 12:30pm

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 [1] 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 [2] 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 [3] 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 [4] 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 [5] 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 [6] 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


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