7 low-calorie protein dessert recipes

What do you do when you’re on a diet and want to eat something sweet? Go to a bakery and eat a cake filled with whipped cream? Negative. Sugar can sabotage your results and ruin everything, but you can include some recipes in your menu that are low in sugar and can be very protein-packed and nutritious.

There are foods that are real desserts because they have a sweet content, such as fruits, nuts and seeds, and when combined with other nutritious and protein-packed ingredients, you won’t even think you’re eating a sweet, only less cloying.

Here are seven protein-packed, low-calorie dessert recipes that are both delicious and nutritious:

• Ingredients:
  • 1 cup non-fat Greek yogurt
  • ½ cup mixed berries (blueberries, strawberries, raspberries)
  • 1 tablespoon honey or sugar-free sweetener
  • 1 tablespoon chia seeds
• Instructions:
  • Layer Greek yogurt, mixed berries, and chia seeds in a glass.
  • Drizzle with honey or sweetener.
  • Refrigerate for 10-15 minutes before serving.

• Ingredients:
  • 1 scoop chocolate protein powder
  • 1 tablespoon almond flour
  • 1 tablespoon unsweetened cocoa powder
  • ¼ teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 egg white
  • 2 tablespoons almond milk
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• Instructions:
  • Mix all ingredients in a microwave-safe mug.
  • Microwave on high for 1 minute.
  • Let cool for a few minutes before eating.

• Ingredients:
  • 1 cup rolled oats
  • ½ cup natural peanut butter
  • 1 scoop vanilla protein powder
  • 1 tablespoon honey or sugar-free syrup
  • 1 tablespoon chia seeds
• Instructions:
  • Mix all ingredients in a large bowl until well combined.
  • Roll the mixture into small balls and place them on a baking sheet.
  • Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving.

• Ingredients:
  • 1 scoop chocolate protein powder
  • 1 tablespoon unsweetened cocoa powder
  • ½ cup almond milk
  • 1 tablespoon chia seeds
  • ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
• Instructions:
  • Blend all ingredients until smooth.
  • Pour the mixture into a bowl and refrigerate for 2-3 hours until it thickens.
  • Enjoy chilled.

5. Cottage Cheese and Pineapple Delight

• Ingredients:
  • 1 cup low-fat cottage cheese
  • ½ cup fresh pineapple chunks
  • 1 teaspoon honey or stevia (optional)
  • 1 tablespoon unsweetened coconut flakes
• Instructions:
  • Mix the cottage cheese and pineapple chunks in a bowl.
  • Add honey or stevia if desired.
  • Sprinkle with coconut flakes before serving.

6. Strawberry Protein Smoothie

• Ingredients:
  • 1 scoop strawberry protein powder
  • 1 cup unsweetened almond milk
  • ½ cup frozen strawberries
  • ½ frozen banana
  • 1 tablespoon chia seeds
• Instructions:
  • Blend all ingredients until smooth.
  • Pour into a glass and enjoy as a refreshing, protein-rich dessert.

7. Banana Protein Pancakes

• Ingredients:
  • 1 ripe banana
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 scoop vanilla protein powder
  • ½ teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon
• Instructions:
  • Mash the banana in a bowl and mix in the eggs, protein powder, baking powder, and cinnamon until smooth.
  • Heat a non-stick pan over medium heat and pour small amounts of batter to form pancakes.
  • Cook each side for 2-3 minutes until golden brown.
  • Serve warm with a drizzle of honey or a sprinkle of cinnamon.

These desserts are easy to make, satisfy sweet cravings, and provide a good amount of protein without too many calories.

It follows that by eating something low in calories and protein, you can include sweets in your diet that will nourish you and inhibit the desire to eat sugar.

Sugar addiction can lead to a number of diseases in addition to diabetes, so it is necessary to substitute these lower-calorie sweets.

The villain of healthy eating is not sweets, but eating ultra-processed and industrialized foods full of saturated fats. It’s also important to know the right time to eat them and to vary them between diet menus.