Dessert

  • Creamy High Protein Hot Chocolate

    This high protein hot chocolate is a simple, cozy way to add more protein to your day without defaulting to another shake. It’s made with chocolate protein powder, cacao powder, maple syrup, and milk, then mixed with boiling water to create a rich, chocolatey drink that actually feels like hot chocolate. The whole thing comes…

  • Cottage Cheese Pumpkin Pie

    If you’re searching for a cottage cheese pumpkin pie that’s rich, creamy, and made with simple ingredients you can feel good about, you’re in the right place. This protein pumpkin pie blends together in minutes, uses a store-bought graham cracker crust, and delivers that classic pumpkin spice flavor you want, without the heaviness of condensed…

  • Protein Mini Pumpkin Cheesecakes

    If you searched for a high protein pumpkin cheesecake that’s creamy, cozy, and actually tastes like dessert, you’re in the right place. These mini pumpkin cheesecakes deliver all the pumpkin-spice goodness you love, with a nourishing twist that makes them perfect for snacking, meal prep, or holiday gatherings. I tested this recipe five times to…

  • Chocolate Protein Mousse

    I originally created this Cottage Cheese Chocolate Mousse for a client, and after nearly five attempts to get it just right, I finally nailed it. And let me tell you—once I did, I couldn’t believe it was made with cottage cheese. It’s thick, creamy, and everything you love about chocolate mousse, but secretly packed with…

  • Pumpkin Cheesecake Jars

    If you love these pumpkin cheesecake jars, you won’t want to miss my lemon cheesecake jars or no-bake strawberry cheesecake jars. Each recipe features the same protein-rich cheesecake base (no protein powder here), while offering their own unique, seasonal flavors – because having variety is key when you’re trying to eat more protein. I create…

  • High Protein Strawberry Cheesecake Jars

    This strawberry cheesecake jar is a higher-protein, no-bake take on classic strawberry cheesecake. Instead of cream cheese, the filling is made by blending cottage cheese with Greek yogurt and maple syrup, creating a smooth, creamy texture that’s surprisingly similar to no-bake cheesecake. Topped with strawberry preserves, these jars deliver that familiar strawberry cheesecake flavor in…

  • High Protein Blueberry Cheesecake Jars

    If you love high protein cheesecake, you have to try this strawberry cheesecake overnight oats or cherry cheesecake jars. Why you are going to love this high protein recipe Ingredients to make protein cheesecake jars How to make blueberry cheesecake jars Add the cottage cheese, Greek yogurt, maple syrup, vanilla extract and lemon zest to…

  • High Protein Lemon Cheesecake Jars

    If you love cheesecake like me, you have to try this no-bake cherry cheesecake jars or blueberry cheesecake jars. Why you are going to love this recipe Ingredients to make protein cheesecake jars How to make lemon cheesecake jars Add the cottage cheese, Greek yogurt, maple syrup, vanilla extract and lemon zest to the food…

  • High Protein Cherry Cheesecake Jars

    Now that I know you love cheesecake, you have to try this blueberry cheesecake overnight oats or strawberry cheesecake overnight oatmeal recipe. Why you are going to love this recipe Ingredients to make protein cheesecake jars How to make cherry cheesecake jars Add the cottage cheese, Greek yogurt, maple syrup, vanilla extract and lemon zest…

  • How to Blanch and Freeze Cauliflower for Smoothies

    If you’re looking for an alternative to frozen bananas or avocados to thicken up your smoothies, try blanched and frozen cauliflower! It doesn’t add any flavor, but it does provide a frozen, creamy thickness to smoothies akin to your favorite milkshake.

  • Viral Cottage Cheese Protein Cookie Dough Recipe

    A high protein edible cookie dough? Yes, please! This cottage cheese cookie dough is packed with 12 grams of protein per serving, doesn’t have eggs, and is grain-free and gluten-free. I am begging you not to knock it until you try it!

  • 3-Ingredient Cottage Cheese Chocolate Pudding

    This creamy, healthy chocolate pudding dessert is going to make you completely change the way you feel about desserts with cottage cheese! Each serving is packed with 15 grams of protein, which will make adding cottage cheese chocolate pudding to your dessert rotation a no-brainer. A quick and easy dessert that comes together in minutes, and no protein powder needed.

  • 4-Ingredient PB2 Protein Cookie Dough Recipe

    Oh, and if you’re as obsessed with protein-rich treats as I am, you’ll definitely want to try making my Cottage Cheese Protein Pudding or my personal favorite, Cottage Cheese Cookie Dough. They’re both perfect for when you want something sweet but filling! As a former personal trainer and nutrition coach, I’ve seen firsthand how challenging…