High-protein desserts
Five small, sweet recipes inspired by current social-video favourites: chocolate cake and fudge, a strawberry cheesecake bowl, a 90-second cinnamon-roll mug cake and a crisp air-fryer apple cheesecake wrap. Each keeps protein high and calories sensible, and every ingredient is included in the main nutrition grocery lists and downloadable PDFs.
🍫 30–40 g protein each⚡ No oven needed🍗 25 g+ protein per serving
DessertAir fryer10 min prep277 cal29 g protein
Air fryer molten chocolate protein cake
The single-serve protein cake seen across short-form recipe videos — chocolatey, softly set and made in one ramekin.
On GLP-1: A small dessert with substantial protein can satisfy a sweet craving without taking up the space of a large meal.
5 ingredients
- 0.5 cup plain greek yogurt
- 1 large eggs
- 0.5 scoop chocolate whey protein powder
- 1 tbsp unsweetened cacao powder
- 1 tbsp maple syrup
How to make it
- Whisk the yogurt, egg, whey protein, cacao and maple syrup in a small air-fryer-safe ramekin until smooth.
- Air fry at 320°F / 160°C for 7–9 minutes, until the edge is set but the centre is still soft.
- Rest for 2 minutes before eating; air fry 1–2 minutes longer if you prefer a fully set cake.
Dessert10 minutes or less8 min prep292 cal26 g protein
No-bake chocolate protein fudge
Blended cottage-cheese fudge is a current social-video favourite: five ingredients, no oven and a dense chocolate finish.
On GLP-1: Cut it into four small squares so you can stop when comfortably full and save the rest chilled.
5 ingredients
- 0.5 cup cottage cheese
- 0.5 scoop chocolate whey protein powder
- 1 tbsp unsweetened cacao powder
- 1 tbsp maple syrup
- 1 tbsp dark chocolate chips
How to make it
- Blend the cottage cheese, whey protein, cacao and maple syrup until completely smooth.
- Fold in the chocolate chips, then spread the mixture in a small lined container.
- Freeze for 45–60 minutes until firm enough to slice into four squares; keep chilled and eat one portion at a time.
Dessert10 minutes or less3 min prep300 cal37 g protein
Strawberry cheesecake protein bowl
The three-minute cheesecake bowl from short-form recipe videos — thick, cold and genuinely dessert-like.
On GLP-1: No cooking and easy to eat slowly in small spoonfuls; chill it and stop when comfortably full.
5 ingredients
- 1 cup nonfat greek yogurt
- 0.5 scoop vanilla protein powder
- 0.75 cup strawberries
- 1 tbsp sugar-free cheesecake pudding mix
- 1 sheet graham cracker
How to make it
- Mix the Greek yogurt, vanilla protein powder and pudding mix until thick and smooth.
- Top with the sliced strawberries and the crushed graham cracker.
DessertMicrowave5 min prep287 cal40 g protein
Cinnamon roll protein mug cake
The 90-second cinnamon-roll mug cake — a warm single-serve dessert straight from the microwave.
On GLP-1: One mug is one portion, which makes it easy to stop at a single small dessert.
5 ingredients
- 1 scoop vanilla protein powder
- 3 tbsp oat flour
- 0.25 cup nonfat greek yogurt
- 1 large egg white
- 0.5 tsp baking powder
- 0.5 tsp cinnamon
- 2 tbsp greek yogurt icing (yogurt + zero-calorie sweetener)
How to make it
- Whisk the protein powder, oat flour, Greek yogurt, egg white, baking powder and cinnamon in a microwave-safe mug until smooth.
- Microwave on high for 90 seconds, until risen and just set.
- Stir the Greek yogurt with a little zero-calorie sweetener and drizzle over the top as icing.
DessertAir fryer8 min prep315 cal29 g protein
Air fryer apple cheesecake wrap
A crisp, golden dessert wrap with a warm apple-cheesecake centre — an air-fryer favourite.
On GLP-1: Cut into halves or quarters and eat slowly; the wrap crisps again well if reheated.
5 ingredients
- 1 each high-protein tortilla
- 1 small apple
- 2 tbsp reduced-fat cream cheese
- 2 tbsp nonfat greek yogurt
- 0.5 scoop vanilla protein powder
- 1 tsp cinnamon and powdered zero-calorie sweetener
How to make it
- Mix the cream cheese, Greek yogurt, vanilla protein powder and cinnamon, then fold in the diced apple.
- Spoon onto the tortilla, fold tightly like a burrito and place seam-side down in the air fryer.
- Air fry at 375°F / 190°C for 6–8 minutes until crisp and golden, then dust with cinnamon and powdered zero-calorie sweetener.
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Educational only. These recipes are general information from The Modern Health Report, not medical or dietary advice for any individual. Calorie and protein figures are typical values for common ingredients and vary by brand and portion. Speak with a clinician or registered dietitian before making changes if you are pregnant, managing a health condition, or taking medication that affects appetite or blood sugar.
