21 High Protein Thanksgiving Treats You Need to Make This Year

When you want a dependable set of recipes without searching through dozens of pages, this collection brings the ideas together in one place. The recipes are arranged in a new order, and each entry includes ingredients and step-by-step instructions so you can choose what fits your kitchen and schedule.

1. Cottage Cheese Protein Banana Bread with Blueberries

Cottage Cheese Protein Banana Bread with Blueberries is a practical addition to this collection, with a straightforward method and adaptable serving options.

Recipe details: Prep: PT10M · Cook: PT50M · Total: PT70M · Yield: [’10’, ’10 slices’]

Moist banana bread loaded with juicy blueberries and protein-rich cottage cheese. This gluten-free, refined sugar-free loaf is perfect for healthy baking and using up ripe bananas.

Ingredients

• 2 ripe bananas (mashed)
• 3 medium eggs
• 1/2 cup cottage cheese (blended)
• 2 tbsp maple syrup
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 2 1/2 cups almond flour
• 1 tsp baking soda
• 1 tsp cardamom
• 1 cup + a few blueberries

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 350F. Line a loaf pan with parchment paper and grease it.
2. In a large bowl, mix together mashed bananas, eggs, cottage cheese, maple syrup, and vanilla extract.
3. In a smaller bowl, combine almond flour, baking soda, and cardamom.
4. Add the almond flour mixture to the wet ingredients, and mix until fully combined.
5. Finally, fold in 1 cup of blueberries.
6. Pour the batter into the loaf pan and top up the bread with a few blueberries, spread them evenly to prevent the top from sinking in from the blueberries.
7. Bake in the oven for 50 minutes. Cover with aluminum foil after 30 minutes to prevent the top from burning.
8. Remove from the oven, allow the bread to cool down and serve.

2. Flourless Cinnamon Swirl Banana Bread

Flourless Cinnamon Swirl Banana Bread is a practical addition to this collection, with a straightforward method and adaptable serving options.

Recipe details: Prep: PT15M · Cook: PT45M · Total: PT90M · Yield: [‘8’, ‘8 slices’]

Sweet bananas, cinnamon, and a creamy cottage cheese swirl come together in this flourless banana bread. Gluten-free, soy-free, and high in protein.

Ingredients

• 3 ripe bananas (mashed)
• 1 cup almond butter
• 1 tsp baking powder
• 2 eggs
• 1/2 cup cottage cheese (low-fat, smooth)
• 1 egg
• 1 tbsp maple syrup
• 2 tbsp cornstarch
• 1 tbsp cinnamon
• 1/2 cup powdered sugar
• 1/2 tbsp butter (melted)
• 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
• 1 tbsp milk

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 350F and spray a loaf pan with oil.
2. In a medium bowl, combine mashed bananas, almond butter, eggs, and baking powder. Mix well to form batter.
3. In another bowl, combine cottage cheese, egg, maple syrup, cornstarch, and cinnamon. Mix well.
4. Pour half of the banana batter into the loaf pan and level it out. Then, add a cinnamon swirl layer on top and level it out. Finally, cover with the remaining batter.
5. Take a knife and pass it through the middle of the batter a couple times, we want the middle layer of cinnamon swirl to shift between the layers a little bit.
6. Now, level the top layer and bake the bread in the oven for 45-50 minutes. Cover with foil after 20-25 minutes so the top of the banana bread doesn’t burn.
7. While the banana bread is baking, combine all of the vanilla icing ingredients.
8. When the banana bread has baked, let it cool down before drizzling it with vanilla icing and then slicing.

3. Apple Cinnamon Protein Muffins

Apple Cinnamon Protein Muffins is a practical addition to this collection, with a straightforward method and adaptable serving options.

Recipe details: Prep: PT15M · Cook: PT25M · Total: PT50M · Yield: [’12’, ’12 muffins’]

These soft muffins are packed with warm cinnamon, sweet apples, and wholesome ingredients. The perfect high-protein, gluten-free, and low-calorie snack.

Ingredients

• 2 cups rolled oats
• 2 scoops vanilla protein powder
• 1 tsp cinnamon
• 1 tsp nutmeg
• 1/2 tsp baking powder
• A pinch sea salt
• 2 small apples (grated)
• 4 egg whites
• 1 cup Greek yogurt (low fat)
• 2 tbsp honey
• 1 small apple (diced)

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 350F. Prepare a 12-muffin pan by spraying it with oil.
2. In a medium bowl, combine all of the dry ingredients except for the topping. Mix well.
3. In a large bowl, add all the wet ingredients and combine well.
4. Now, add dry ingredients to wet ones, part by part, mixing throughout until you get a smooth and thick batter.
5. Divide the batter evenly amongst the muffin pan to make 12 muffins. Top up with diced apples.
6. Place in the middle of the oven or on the lower side and bake for 20-25 minutes. Check with a toothpick whether the muffins are fully baked. If yes, remove them from the oven and let them cool down inside the muffin pan.
7. Remove and enjoy with a cup of tea or coffee.

4. Protein Raspberry Lemon Cake

Protein Raspberry Lemon Cake is a practical addition to this collection, with a straightforward method and adaptable serving options.

Recipe details: Prep: PT15M · Cook: PT45M · Total: PT90M · Yield: [’10’, ’10 slices’]

Healthy Protein Raspberry Lemon Cake with 11g protein per slice! Moist, tangy & perfect for health goals. Easy recipe with juicy raspberries & zesty lemon.

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1/2 cup vanilla protein powder (or all-purpose flour if you don’t have protein powder)
• 2 1/4 tsp baking powder
• 2 eggs + 1 egg white
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 6 tbsp butter (melted)
• 1 1/4 cup plain Greek yogurt
• 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
• Lemon zest from 1 lemon (finely grated)
• 2 cups fresh raspberries (divided)
• 1 tbsp flour

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 350F. Line the bottom of the 8-inch springform pan with parchment paper and grease the sides.
2. In a medium bowl, combine all-purpose flour, vanilla protein powder, and baking powder.
3. In a large bowl, combine eggs and egg white with granulated sugar, melted butter. Whisk them well together until all the ingredients are well combined.
4. Now, add in Greek yogurt, vanilla extract, lemon zest, and whisk until combined.
5. Add the flour mixture slowly to the egg mixture, sift it using a sieve, and gradually mix with a whisk until all of the ingredients are combined. Do not overmix. The batter you’ll form will be thick, especially if you use protein powder.
6. Add 2/3 cup of raspberries to the bowl where you had the flour. Add 1 tbsp of flour and oat the raspberries in it.
7. Now, gently fold raspberries into the batter.
8. Transfer the batter into the springform pan. Level it out and top up with the remaining ½ cup of raspberries.
9. Bake in the center of the oven for 40-45 minutes until the toothpick comes out clean when you insert it in the middle of the cake. If not done, bake for another 5-10minutes.
10. Remove the cake from the oven and let it cool inside the springform for 30 minutes. Then, remove the cake from the springform.
11. Optional: dust with powdered sugar, add fresh raspberries, and grate a little bit of lemon zest on top of the cake before serving.

5. Greek Yogurt Monkey Bread Casserole

Greek Yogurt Monkey Bread Casserole is a practical addition to this collection, with a straightforward method and adaptable serving options.

Recipe details: Prep: PT20M · Cook: PT40M · Total: PT70M · Yield: [’20’, ’20 balls’]

Indulgent cinnamon-sugar monkey bread with a protein boost from tangy Greek yogurt. This healthier version delivers all the comfort you crave, perfect for brunch or your morning coffee.

Ingredients

• 2 3/4 cup all-purpose flour
• 1 tbsp baking powder
• 3/4 tsp salt
• 1 3/4 cup thick Greek yogurt (I used 5%)
• 1/4 cup brown sugar
• 1 tbsp cinnamon
• Leftover coating
• 1 tbsp maple syrup
• 1 tbsp Greek yogurt
• 1 tbsp maple syrup

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 350F. Line a square baking dish with parchment paper and spray with oil. I use a 9’’x9’’ baking dish.
2. In a large bowl, combine all purpose flour, baking powder and salt. Give it a good mix.
3. Add in the Greek yogurt and mix with a spatula; the dough will get too thick and you’ll want to start mixing with your hands. Oil them first, as the dough will be sticky. I used coconut oil.
4. Knead the dough until it forms a sticky ball.
5. Divide the dough into smaller balls with your oily hands. Roll them, you should have a total of 18-20 balls.
6. Then, in a small bowl, combine brown sugar and cinnamon.
7. Roll the balls in this cinnamon mixture until they’re fully covered with it.
8. Place each ball in the baking dish until you fill it up.
9. Press each ball a little so the balls touch each other.
10. Add 1 tbsp of maple syrup to the leftover mixture of cinnamon and give it a good mix. Then, drizzle the balls with the mixture.
11. Bake in the center of the oven for 35-40 minutes.
12. While the bread is baking, combine Greek yogurt with maple syrup in a small bowl to form glazing.
13. When the monkey bread is ready and has cooled down for a few minutes, cover it with the glaze and serve immediately. It tastes best warm.
14. If you want to store the bread and eat it later, use the glazing just before serving because it’s made of dairy.

6. Flourless Protein Cake with Blueberries

Flourless Protein Cake with Blueberries is a practical addition to this collection, with a straightforward method and adaptable serving options.

Recipe details: Prep: PT10M · Cook: PT70M · Total: PT140M · Yield: [’10’, ’10 slices’]

This flourless protein cake with blueberries is an easy, wholesome, high protein and gluten-free dessert. It has jelly-like texture, is sweet and fruity.

Ingredients

• 3 cups unsweetened plain Greek Yogurt
• 1/3 cup powdered sugar (you can add up to 1 cup of powdered sugar if you’re more a sweet tooth)
• 6 eggs
• 1 cup cornstarch
• 2 cups blueberries

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 340F. Place a round piece of parchment paper on the bottom of a 9-inch cake form, spray with cooking oil and set it aside.
2. In a large bowl, whisk together Greek yogurt and sieved powdered sugar.
3. Then, crack in 6 eggs and whisk them together.
4. Then, using a sieve add in the cornstarch and whisk it in.
5. Finally, add in the blueberries and fold them into the batter.
6. Now, pour the batter into the cake form and bake in the oven for 50 minutes. Then, increase the heat to 350F and bake for another 20 minutes until the sides of the cake turn gold.
7. Remove from the oven and let the cake cool down inside the cake form.
8. Once it’s no longer hot, cover with a plate and place in the fridge for 1-2 hours for the cake to set.
9. Remove from the fridge, cut with a knife around the edges and remove the cake from the form. Slice and enjoy!

7. Protein Pumpkin Scones with Cottage Cheese

High Protein Pumpkin Scones with Cottage Cheese is a practical addition to this collection, with a straightforward method and adaptable serving options.

Recipe details: Prep: PT15M · Cook: PT20M · Total: PT45M · Yield: [‘8’, ‘8 scones’]

High Protein Pumpkin Scones with cottage cheese! Tender, buttery fall treat with warm spices & protein boost. Perfect for cozy autumn evenings with tea.

Ingredients

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1/4 cup vanilla protein powder
• 1/3 cup brown sugar
• 2 tsp baking powder
• 1 tbsp pumpkin pie spice
• 1 1/4 cup cottage cheese (blended)
• 1/2 cup pumpkin puree from a can
• 1/3 cup salted butter (freeze for 10 minutes before using)
• 1 egg white
• 1 tbsp maple syrup
• 1 tbsp powdered sugar

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven 400F and line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. In a large bowl, combine flour, protein powder, brown sugar, baking powder, and pumpkin pie spice.
3. Add in the cottage cheese, pumpkin puree and start mixing the dough with spatula. Then, mix with your hands until chunks of dough form.
4. Now, grate the cold butter into the dough, little by little, and knead the dough with your hands to push the butter into the dough evenly. It will later create the pockets inside the scones that will make them more airy.
5. Flour the surface with a little bit of flour and transfer the dough onto it. Form a ball.
6. Using a rolling pin, flatten the ball until it’s 8 inches wide. The dough will be very sticky, it’s normal.
7. Cut the dough into 8 triangles using a knife.
8. Place each piece onto the baking sheet. Space them out.
9. In a small bowl, whisk egg white and cover each scone with it.
10. Bake in the oven for 18-22 minutes until the scones are golden brown. Remove from the oven and let them cool down.
11. Optional: In a small bowl, whisk together maple syrup and powdered sugar. Drizzle each scone with the glazing before serving.

8. High Protein Cinnamon Rolls with Cottage Cheese

High Protein Cinnamon Rolls is a practical addition to this collection, with a straightforward method and adaptable serving options.

Recipe details: Prep: PT10M · Cook: PT20M · Total: PT30M · Yield: [‘8’, ‘8 small cinnamon rolls’]

Fluffy cinnamon rolls packed with 8 grams of protein each, made with Greek yogurt and cottage cheese. A healthy, sweet treat perfect for high-protein breakfast or snack

Ingredients

• 1 ¼ cups all-purpose flour
• 1.5 tsp baking powder
• 3/4 cup cottage cheese (blended)
• ¼ cup Greek yogurt
• 2 tbsp maple syrup
• ¼ cup light brown sugar
• 1 tbsp ground cinnamon
• 1 tbsp protein powder
• 2 tbsp cream cheese
• ¼ cup Greek yogurt
• 1 tbsp maple syrup

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 350F. Line a meal prep container that’s oven safe with parchment paper.
2. In a medium or large bowl, mix flour and baking powder together. Then add in cottage cheese, Greek yogurt and maple syrup. Mix with a spoon to combine and once the dough is thick enough, use your hands to form a bowl. The dough will still be slightly sticky.
3. Sprinkle flour all over the surface and place your dough on it. Sprinkle some flour on top and start rolling to create a rectangular shape, about 7’’x12’’ in size.

Filling

1. In a small bowl, combine brown sugar, ground cinnamon, and protein powder.
2. Cover the rolled-out dough with the filling mixture and tightly roll up the dough into a log.
3. Using a floss or a thread, cut the log into 8 rolls that are around 1.5 inches thick.
4. Now dip your fingers in water and trace along the sides of the rolls, pinching where needed to make sure the rolls don’t open up when being baked. Make sure the sides are sealed well.
5. Place them in the meal prep container and bake in the oven for 20-22 minutes.

Frosting

1. While cinnamon rolls are baking, make the frosting by mixing cream cheese, Greek yogurt, and maple syrup.
2. Once the rolls are baked, remove them from the oven, let them cool down a little bit, and cover with the frosting. Serve immediately.

9. Flourless Cottage Cheese Carrot Cake

Flourless Cottage Cheese Carrot Cake is a practical addition to this collection, with a straightforward method and adaptable serving options.

Recipe details: Prep: PT15M · Cook: PT35M · Total: PT50M · Yield: [‘6’, ‘6 slices’]

This moist carrot cake is made with cottage cheese, oats, bananas, and pecans. It’s healthy, gluten-free, and high in protein.

Ingredients

• 2 bananas (mashed)
• 1 1/2 cup low fat cottage cheese (blended)
• 1 carrot (grated)
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 1 tbsp maple syrup
• 2 cups oats
• 2 tsp cinnamon
• 1 tsp baking powder
• 1/3 cup pecans (chopped)
• 1/2 cup Greek yogurt
• 1/3 carrot (grated)
• Pecans (chopped)
• 2 tbsp maple syrup (optional)

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 360F. Prepare your bread loaf pan (I used a 9×4) by spraying it with oil.
2. In a bowl, combine mashed bananas, cottage cheese, carrot, vanilla extract and maple syrup. Combine well.
3. Now, add in oats, cinnamon, and baking powder. Combine well.
4. Finally, fold in chopped pecans.
5. Transfer the mixture to the loaf pan, level out, and bake in the oven for 35-40 minutes.
6. Once out of the oven, top up with a layer of Greek yogurt, grated carrots, and chopped pecans. If you love more sweetness in your cakes, drizzle with maple syrup or sweetener of your choice. Enjoy warm.

10. Flourless Blueberry Cottage Cheese Cake

Flourless Blueberry Cottage Cheese Cake with Oatmeal Base is a practical addition to this collection, with a straightforward method and adaptable serving options.

Recipe details: Prep: PT20M · Cook: PT50M · Total: PT130M · Yield: [’10’, ’10 slices’]

Creamy blueberry cottage cheese cake with oatmeal base and absolutely no flour. This gluten-free, naturally sweetened dessert delivers all the cheesecake flavors you love at just 248 calories per slice.

Ingredients

• 1 ¾ cups rolled oats
• ½ cup butter (room temperature)
• ¼ cup honey
• 2 medium eggs
• 1 ⅔ cups cottage cheese
• ½ cup Greek yogurt
• 1 cup blueberries
• 5 tbsp cornstarch
• 2 tbsp brown sugar (optional)

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 400F. Line an 8-inch cake pan with baking paper and grease it with butter or oil.
2. In a shallow bowl, combine rolled oats, butter, and honey until all of the oats are covered and sticky.
3. Press the oat mixture onto the bottom of the cake pan, pack it well with a spoon, and level it out. Bake in the oven for 15 minutes.
4. While the base is baking, in a medium bowl, whisk the eggs until they’re foamy. Add in the cottage cheese and Greek yogurt and combine them well.
5. Now, add in the cornstarch with brown sugar and mix. Finally, mix in the blueberries.
6. Once the base has been baked, remove the cake pan from the oven, and pour in the cottage cheese filling. Then, pop it back into the oven and bake for 30-35 minutes until the cake is baked and the top is slightly golden.
7. Remove from the oven and let the cake cool down inside the pan for 30-60 minutes before serving.

11. Cottage Cheese Protein Cake

Cottage Cheese Protein Cake is a practical addition to this collection, with a straightforward method and adaptable serving options.

Recipe details: Prep: PT10M · Cook: PT50M · Total: PT75M · Yield: [’10’, ’10 slices’]

This healthy cottage cheese protein cake is naturally sweet, moist, flavorful and filling. It’s gluten-free and high-protein.

Ingredients

• 2 small ripe bananas (mashed)
• 4 eggs
• 1/2 cup cottage cheese
• 2 tbsp maple syrup (optional)
• 2 tsp vanilla extract
• 2 1/2 cups almond flour
• 1 tsp baking soda
• 2 tsp cinnamon
• 1 cup blueberries
• 2 tbsp chocolate chips

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 350F, line a loaf pan with parchment paper and spray with oil.
2. In a large bowl, mash bananas, crack in the eggs, add in the cottage cheese, maple syrup (if using) and vanilla extract. Whisk all of the ingredients together.
3. Add in almond flour, baking soda, cinnamon and combine all of the ingredients well to form thick batter. Fold in the blueberries.
4. Pour the batter into the loaf pan, level it out, sprinkle with chocolate chips and press them in. Bake in the oven uncovered for 30 minutes. Then, cover with foil, bring back to the oven, and bake for another 20 minutes.
5. Remove from the oven and check with a toothpick that it’s cooked. Let it cool down before serving.

12. Moist Protein Carrot Cake

Moist Protein Carrot Cake is a practical addition to this collection, with a straightforward method and adaptable serving options.

Recipe details: Prep: PT15M · Cook: PT20M · Total: PT45M · Yield: [’12’, ’12 slices’]

This carrot cake is moist, sweet, spiced, and warm. Made from protein powder, high in protein, low calorie, and completely gluten-free!

Ingredients

• 1 cup oat flour
• 1 1/2 cups rolled oats
• 1/2 cup hydrolyzed collagen (or protein powder)
• 1/2 tsp baking powder
• 1 tsp ground cinnamon
• 1/8 tsp ground nutmeg
• Pinch of cardamon
• Pinch of sea salt
• 1 large egg
• 1 large banana (ripe and mashed)
• 1/2 cup maple syrup
• 1/4 cup of oat milk
• 3 tbsp coconut oil (melted)
• 2 medium carrots (grated)
• 1/2 cup pecans (chopped)
• 1 cup cottage cheese (low-fat, blended)
• 2 tbsp maple syrup
• Carrot (grated)

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 350F. Prepare a baking dish (I used 7’’x10’’) by covering it with parchment paper and spraying it with oil.
2. In a large bowl, combine all of the dry ingredients.
3. In a smaller bowl, combine egg, mashed banana, maple syrup, oat milk and coconut oil.
4. Add wet ingredients to the dry ingredients and combine all the ingredients well to form a thick batter.
5. Now mix in carrots and pecans.
6. Transfer the batter to the baking dish, level it out to the edges, and bake for 20-25 minutes.
7. Take the cake out of the oven and let it cool down. Remove the cake from the baking dish by pulling the sides of parchment paper.
8. Mix cottage cheese with maple syrup and cover the cake with the mixture. Sprinkle with a little bit of grated carrot.
9. Serve immediately and store in the fridge.

13. Flourless Pumpkin Bars

Flourless Pumpkin Bars is a practical addition to this collection, with a straightforward method and adaptable serving options.

Recipe details: Prep: PT10M · Cook: PT30M · Total: PT70M · Yield: [‘9’, ‘9 bars’]

These bars are soft, healthy, and slightly sweet but not too sweet. It is truly a perfect high-protein snack. It is Gluten-free, high in protein, dairy-free, and full of pumpkin flavor.

Ingredients

• 1 cup pumpkin puree
• 1 medium egg
• ⅓ cup almond butter (smooth)
• ⅓ cup maple syrup
• ½ tsp vanilla extract
• 3 tbsp vanilla protein powder (optional)
• 2 tsp pumpkin pie spice
• ½ tsp baking soda
• 1 tbsp maple syrup
• 1 tbsp powdered sugar

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 350F. Line an 8×8 baking dish with parchment paper, covering the sides of the baking dish.
2. In a large bowl, combine pumpkin puree, egg, almond butter, maple syrup and vanilla extract.
3. Then, add vanilla protein powder, pumpkin pie spice, and baking soda. Stir together until one smooth batter.
4. Pour the mixture into the baking dish, level it out. Place in the oven and bake for 25-30 minutes until it’s fully baked.
5. Remove from the oven and let the bars cool down at room temperature while still in the baking dish. Then, transfer them into the refrigerator so they cool completely before slicing them up.
6. In a smaller bowl, whisk together maple syrup and powdered sugar.
7. Once you slice the bars, drizzle them with the glaze and serve.

14. Flourless Protein Banana Bread

Flourless Protein Banana Bread is a practical addition to this collection, with a straightforward method and adaptable serving options.

Recipe details: Prep: PT10M · Cook: PT50M · Total: PT75M · Yield: [’10’, ’10 slices’]

This flourless protein banana bread recipe is gluten-free and made with wholesome ingredients for a healthy dessert or snack.

Ingredients

• 3 ripe bananas (mashed)
• 1 1/2 cups peanut butter powder (divided)
• 2/3 cup oat milk
• 2 eggs
• 1 tsp baking powder
• 1/4 cup almond flakes
• 2 tbsp poppy seeds
• 1 tsp poppy seeds

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 350F. Spray a loaf tin (I used 4’’x9’’) with cooking oil.
2. Combine 1 cup of peanut butter powder with oat milk in a medium bowl.
3. In a large bowl, mix mashed bananas, peanut butter mixture, eggs, and baking powder until a smooth batter forms.
4. Add in the remaining ½ cup of peanut butter powder into the batter and give it a good mix, the batter should thicken up.
5. Now, fold in almond flakes and poppy seeds.
6. Pour the batter into the loaf tin and sprinkle some poppy seeds on top.
7. Bake for 50-55 minutes total. After about 20 minutes of baking, cover the loaf tin with foil to prevent the top from burning. Let it cool before slicing and serving.

15. Flourless Peanut Butter Cookies

Flourless Peanut Butter Cookies is a practical addition to this collection, with a straightforward method and adaptable serving options.

Recipe details: Prep: PT10M · Cook: PT10M · Total: PT40M · Yield: [’15’, ’15 cookies’]

Craving cookies without the guilt? Try these flourless peanut butter cookies—low in carbs, high in protein, and naturally gluten-free.

Ingredients

• 1 cup crunchy or creamy peanut butter
• 2 tbsp honey
• 1 large egg
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 1/2 cup peanut butter powder
• 1/2 cup dark chocolate (chopped)
• 1 tsp coconut oil
• Flaky sea salt (optional)

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 350F and line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. In a medium mixing bowl, combine peanut butter, honey, egg, and vanilla extract.
3. Mix in peanut butter powder. The dough will be quite thick.
4. Scoop 1 tbsp-sized balls and roll them in your hands.
5. Place the balls on the baking sheet and press them with a fork to form cookies. The shape of the cookies won’t change so shape them as you like.
6. Bake in the oven for 8-10 minutes and then let them cool down on the baking sheet.
7. While the cookies are cooling, add chopped dark chocolate and coconut oil into a bowl. Pop into the microwave and heat up in 30s intervals, mix in between until the chocolate has completely melted.
8. Dip one side of the cookie and return them back onto the baking sheet, let the chocolate harden before sprinkle the cookies with sea salt and enjoy!

16. Blueberry Cottage Cheese Scones

Blueberry Cottage Cheese Scones is a practical addition to this collection, with a straightforward method and adaptable serving options.

Recipe details: Prep: PT15M · Cook: PT20M · Total: PT38M · Yield: [‘8’, ‘8 scones’]

Tender, fluffy Cottage cheese scones with fresh blueberries and protein-rich cottage cheese. Made with whole wheat flour, these moist, healthy scones are perfect for breakfast or brunch gatherings.

Ingredients

• 1 3/4 cups whole-wheat flour
• 1/3 cup brown sugar
• 2 tsp baking powder
• 1/4 tsp salt
• 1/3 cup butter (cold)
• 1 cup cottage cheese (blended)
• 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
• 2/3 cup blueberries (fresh)
• 1 egg

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 425F and line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. In a large bowl, combine whole wheat flour with brown sugar, baking powder, and salt.
3. Add in the cold butter, cut into pieces, and work it into the flour with two forks and then your hands until small crumbles form.
4. Add in the cottage cheese and pure vanilla extract. Stir with a spatula and start kneading the dough with your hands at the end,
5. Then add in the blueberries and fold them in while avoiding squishing them.
6. Sprinkle some flour on a surface and transfer the dough. Roll the dough with a rolling pin until it’s about 1 inch thick into a circle.
7. Cut with a knife into 8 triangles. Place each scone on the baking sheet, spacing them out evenly.
8. In a small bowl, whisk the egg. Then brush the scones with the egg and bake in the oven for 20 minutes until golden brown.
9. Remove from the oven, let them cool down a little bit, and eat them warm.

17. Flourless Cottage Cheese Brownies

Flourless Cottage Cheese Brownies is a practical addition to this collection, with a straightforward method and adaptable serving options.

Recipe details: Prep: PT5M · Cook: PT15M · Total: PT20M · Yield: [‘4’, ‘4 brownies’]

Make these rich, fudgy flourless cottage cheese brownies in 20 minutes! A high-protein, low-calorie gluten-free dessert that’s healthy and satisfying.

Ingredients

• 1 egg
• 1 banana (mashed)
• ½ cup cottage cheese (low fat, blended)
• 2 tbsp honey
• ½ cup cocoa powder
• ½ tsp baking powder
• Almond flakes
• Sea salt flakes

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 350F and cover an oven-safe meal prep container (I used 5’’x5’’) with oil or butter.
2. In a bowl, mix together egg, mashed banana, cottage cheese, and honey until one smooth texture.
3. Add cocoa and baking powder into the bowl and combine all of the ingredients well until you form one smooth batter.
4. Transfer the batter to the meal prep container and level it out. Sprinkle with almond flakes.
5. Bake in the oven for 15-18 minutes. Let it cool down, and then cover it with sea salt flakes. Slice and serve, and store in the fridge.

18. Protein Brownies

Healthiest Protein Brownies is a practical addition to this collection, with a straightforward method and adaptable serving options.

Recipe details: Prep: PT10M · Cook: PT30M · Total: PT40M · Yield: [‘9’, ‘9 squares’]

These protein brownies are sweet, fudgy and soft. They have no added sugar, are high in protein, gluten-free, low-calorie, dairy-free and vegan.

Ingredients

• 4 ripe bananas (mashed)
• ¾ cup almond milk
• 2 tbsp cocoa powder
• 2 scoops protein powder
• 2 tbsp flaxseed powder
• 1 tsp baking powder

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 350F. Cover an 8’’x8’’ baking dish with parchment paper.
2. Pop bananas and almond milk into a blender and blend until one smooth texture.
3. Pour the mixture into a bowl and add in cocoa powder, protein powder, flaxseed powder and baking powder.
4. Combine all of the ingredients well to create smooth batter.
5. Transfer the batter into the baking sheet, level it out.
6. Bake in the oven for 30 minutes until fully baked.

19. Flourless Chocolate Cake with Cottage Cheese

Flourless Chocolate Cake with Cottage Cheese is a practical addition to this collection, with a straightforward method and adaptable serving options.

Recipe details: Prep: PT10M · Cook: PT50M · Total: PT70M · Yield: [’10’, ’10 slices’]

This fudgy, flourless chocolate cake with creamy cottage cheese is gluten-free, high-protein, and made with simple, clean ingredients.

Ingredients

• 3 ripe bananas (mashed)
• 1 cup drippy peanut butter
• 1 tsp baking powder
• 2 eggs
• 2 tbsp cocoa powder (unsweetened)
• 1/2 cup cottage cheese (low-fat, smooth)
• 1 egg
• 1 tbsp maple syrup
• 2 tbsp cornstarch
• Almond flakes

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 350F. Spray a loaf pan with oil.
2. In a large bowl, mix mashed bananas, peanut butter, baking powder, and eggs together. Combine them well.
3. Add in cocoa powder and combine well.
4. Now use half of the batter and pour it into the loaf pan.
5. Now, in a smaller bowl, combine cottage cheese, egg, maple syrup, and cornstarch until it’s smooth.
6. Add cottage cheese to the loaf pan and spread it around so it forms a thin layer.
7. Cover with the rest of the cocoa batter and level it out. Sprinkle with almond flakes on top.
8. Bake in the oven for 50 minutes. After 20 minutes of baking, cover with foil so the top of the bread doesn’t burn.
9. Let it cool down inside the loaf pan before slicing!

20. Cinnamon Roll Cottage Cheese Muffins

Cinnamon Roll Cottage Cheese Muffins is a practical addition to this collection, with a straightforward method and adaptable serving options.

Recipe details: Prep: PT15M · Cook: PT20M · Total: PT45M · Yield: [’12’, ’12 muffins’]

These Cinnamon Roll Cottage Cheese Muffins are a warm and comforting high protein treat. These moist and flavourful muffins are an easy healthy snack to meal prep for the week to come.

Ingredients

• 3 medium ripe bananas
• 2 eggs
• ½ cup cottage cheese
• ½ cup peanut butter (creamy)
• 2 tbsp butter (room temperature)
• ¼ cup maple syrup
• 1 tbsp vanilla extract
• 1 1/4 cups whole wheat flour (or all-purpose flour)
• 1/4 cup vanilla protein powder (or what/all-purpose flour)
• 1½ tsp baking soda
• ½ tsp salt
• 2 tbsp cinnamon
• 2 tbsp butter (melted)
• 1 tbsp maple syrup
• 3 tbsp Greek yogurt
• 1 tbsp maple syrup
• 1 tsp vanilla extract

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 350F. Line a 12-muffin tin with liners and spray them with oil to cover the bottom and the sides.
2. Add all of the wet ingredients into a food processor or a blender. Pulse or blend until all the ingredients blend well. Transfer into a large bowl.
3. In a medium bowl, combine all of the dry ingredients.
4. Sift the mixture of dry ingredients into the wet ingredients. Do it in 4 batches and mix throughout to form a thicker batter.
5. Transfer the batter into the muffin tin and form 12 muffins.
6. Finally, in a small bowl, combine cinnamon swirl ingredients.
7. Top up each muffin with the swirl mixture and then, using a knife, swirl the top of the muffin to create a cinnamon roll effect.
8. Bake in the oven for 18-20 minutes or until the toothpick comes out clean when you insert it.
9. While the muffins are baking, mix all of the glaze ingredients together in a small bowl.
10. Once the muffins have baked, let them cool down for 5-10 minutes. Drizzle each muffin with glaze and serve.

21. High Protein Bagels with Blueberries

High Protein Bagels with Blueberries is a practical addition to this collection, with a straightforward method and adaptable serving options.

Recipe details: Prep: PT20M · Cook: PT25M · Total: PT50M · Yield: [‘4’, ‘4 bagels’]

These sweet, protein-packed bagels are bursting with blueberries and made with creamy cottage cheese. The kind of breakfast even the kids will love.

Ingredients

• ½ cup blueberries
• 1 cup cottage cheese
• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 2 tsp baking powder
• 1/2 tsp sea salt
• 1 egg (beaten)
• Mixed seeds

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 375F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. Wash blueberries and place a saucepan over medium-high heat. Add in the blueberries and let the small amount of water from washing heat up.
3. 5 minutes in, the blueberries will start softening, take out your fork and squish them. Cook for another 2 minutes to let the water evaporate. Now, take the saucepan off the stove and leave the blueberries to cool down.
4. In a large bowl, add cottage cheese, flour, baking powder, and sea salt. Mix with a spatula or spoon until the mixture forms a thick dough.
5. Then, knead the dough with your hands and add in the blueberries. Knead them into the dough.
6. Flour the surface and place the dough on it, flour it, and knead until the dough is possible to work with, it will be sticky though.
7. Form the dough into a ball and cut into 4 quarters. Now roll each quarter into a flat ball and poke a hole in each of them. Roll them until the hole is around 2 inches in diameter.
8. Place on the baking sheet.
9. Using a brush, cover the bagels with egg and sprinkle with mixed seeds.
10. Bake in the oven for 25 minutes until the bagels rise and golden on the top. Let them cool down before serving.

Save this collection for the next time you need practical meal inspiration. Start with the recipe that best matches your ingredients, then return to try the others throughout the week.