Healthy Dessert Options
Cook time: 0-18 min
Seven quick whole-food dessert recipes built around protein and fiber, each as a single serving.
NOTES: Ramp up beans and chickpeas over a few days and drink plenty of water to avoid bloating. Macros assume a standard vanilla whey scoop (30g, about 120 cal / 24g protein) and label-style values for canned goods and powders, so check your packaging.
Chocolate Raspberry Mousse
Prep 5 min · Cook 0 min · Serves 1
Thick, whipped Greek yogurt with cocoa and thawed raspberries folded through. Tastes like a chocolate-covered raspberry.
Ingredients
- Nonfat Greek yogurt (250g)
- Unsweetened cocoa powder (1 tbsp)
- Frozen raspberries, thawed (100g)
- Vanilla extract (1/2 tsp)
- Zero-calorie sweetener (to taste)
Instructions
- Whisk the yogurt, cocoa, vanilla, and sweetener for a full minute, until smooth and slightly fluffy.
- Fold in the thawed raspberries, leaving some whole and mashing some into the yogurt.
- Eat right away, or chill for 20 minutes for a firmer texture.
Macros
Whole Dish
| Field | Amount |
|---|---|
| Calories | 218 |
| Protein | 28g |
| Fat | 2.4g |
| Carbs | 24.2g |
| Fiber | 8.3g |
| Sugar | 13.4g |
| Volume | 358g |
Per Serving
218 calories, 28g protein, 2.4g fat, 24.2g carbs, 8.3g fiber, 13.4g sugar
Per Ingredient (Whole Dish)
Nonfat Greek yogurt — 148 cal · 25.8p · 1f · 9c · 0 fiber Unsweetened cocoa powder — 12 cal · 1p · 0.7f · 3c · 1.8 fiber Frozen raspberries, thawed — 52 cal · 1.2p · 0.7f · 11.9c · 6.5 fiber Vanilla extract — 6 cal · 0p · 0f · 0.3c · 0 fiber Total — 218 cal · 28p · 2.4f · 24.2c · 8.3 fiber
Black Bean Brownie Bites
Prep 5 min · Cook 18 min · Serves 1
Blender brownie bites made from black beans, whey, and cocoa. Makes four mini muffin-size bites.
Ingredients
- Canned black beans, drained and rinsed (125g)
- Vanilla whey protein (1 scoop (30g))
- Egg (1 large)
- Unsweetened cocoa powder (2 tbsp)
- Baking powder (1/2 tsp)
- Vanilla extract (1/2 tsp)
- Zero-calorie sweetener (to taste)
Instructions
- Heat the oven to 350°F and grease four muffin cups.
- Blend everything until completely smooth, adding a tablespoon or two of water only if the batter is too thick to pour.
- Divide the batter among the muffin cups and bake for 15-18 minutes, until set in the center.
- Cool for 5 minutes. They firm up as they cool.
Macros
Whole Dish
| Field | Amount |
|---|---|
| Calories | 328 |
| Protein | 39g |
| Fat | 8.2g |
| Carbs | 29g |
| Fiber | 11.1g |
| Sugar | 2.9g |
| Volume | 220g |
Per Serving
328 calories, 39g protein, 8.2g fat, 29g carbs, 11.1g fiber, 2.9g sugar
Per Ingredient (Whole Dish)
Canned black beans, drained and rinsed — 105 cal · 6.7p · 0.5f · 19c · 7.5 fiber Vanilla whey protein — 120 cal · 24p · 1.5f · 3c · 0 fiber Egg — 72 cal · 6.3p · 4.8f · 0.4c · 0 fiber Unsweetened cocoa powder — 24 cal · 2p · 1.4f · 5.8c · 3.6 fiber Baking powder — 1 cal · 0p · 0f · 0.5c · 0 fiber Vanilla extract — 6 cal · 0p · 0f · 0.3c · 0 fiber Total — 328 cal · 39p · 8.2f · 29c · 11.1 fiber
Pumpkin Pie Yogurt
Prep 5 min · Cook 0 min · Serves 1
Greek yogurt, canned pumpkin, and chia with pumpkin pie spice. Tastes like the filling without the crust.
Ingredients
- Nonfat Greek yogurt (200g)
- Canned pumpkin puree (120g)
- Chia seeds (1 tbsp)
- Pumpkin pie spice (1 tsp)
- Zero-calorie sweetener (to taste)
Instructions
- Stir the pumpkin, pie spice, and sweetener into the yogurt until evenly combined.
- Stir in the chia seeds.
- Let it sit for 10 minutes so the chia thickens it, or refrigerate overnight.
Macros
Whole Dish
| Field | Amount |
|---|---|
| Calories | 233 |
| Protein | 24.3g |
| Fat | 5.7g |
| Carbs | 24g |
| Fiber | 9g |
| Sugar | 11g |
| Volume | 334g |
Per Serving
233 calories, 24.3g protein, 5.7g fat, 24g carbs, 9g fiber, 11g sugar
Per Ingredient (Whole Dish)
Nonfat Greek yogurt — 118 cal · 20.6p · 0.8f · 7.2c · 0 fiber Canned pumpkin puree — 41 cal · 1.3p · 0.4f · 9.7c · 3.5 fiber Chia seeds — 68 cal · 2.3p · 4.3f · 5.9c · 4.8 fiber Pumpkin pie spice — 6 cal · 0.1p · 0.2f · 1.2c · 0.7 fiber Total — 233 cal · 24.3p · 5.7f · 24c · 9 fiber
Chickpea Cookie Dough
Prep 5 min · Cook 0 min · Serves 1
Blended chickpeas, whey, and powdered peanut butter with a few chocolate chips. Eat it with a spoon.
Ingredients
- Canned chickpeas, drained and rinsed (130g)
- Vanilla whey protein (1 scoop (30g))
- Powdered peanut butter (2 tbsp (12g))
- Whole milk (2 tbsp (30ml))
- Vanilla extract (1/2 tsp)
- Dark chocolate chips (1 tbsp (12g))
Instructions
- Blend the chickpeas, whey, powdered peanut butter, milk, and vanilla in a food processor until a thick, smooth dough forms, scraping down the sides as needed.
- Stir in the chocolate chips.
Macros
Whole Dish
| Field | Amount |
|---|---|
| Calories | 390 |
| Protein | 38.2g |
| Fat | 9.8g |
| Carbs | 38.3g |
| Fiber | 7.5g |
| Sugar | 11.1g |
| Volume | 217g |
Per Serving
390 calories, 38.2g protein, 9.8g fat, 38.3g carbs, 7.5g fiber, 11.1g sugar
Per Ingredient (Whole Dish)
Canned chickpeas, drained and rinsed — 125 cal · 6.5p · 2f · 21c · 5.5 fiber Vanilla whey protein — 120 cal · 24p · 1.5f · 3c · 0 fiber Powdered peanut butter — 60 cal · 6p · 1.5f · 5c · 1 fiber Whole milk — 19 cal · 1p · 1f · 1.5c · 0 fiber Vanilla extract — 6 cal · 0p · 0f · 0.3c · 0 fiber Dark chocolate chips — 60 cal · 0.7p · 3.8f · 7.5c · 1 fiber Total — 390 cal · 38.2p · 9.8f · 38.3c · 7.5 fiber
PB Protein Chia Pudding
Prep 5 min · Cook 0 min · Serves 1
Make-ahead chia pudding with whey and powdered peanut butter whisked into the milk.
Ingredients
- Whole milk (180ml)
- Vanilla whey protein (1 scoop (30g))
- Powdered peanut butter (2 tbsp (12g))
- Chia seeds (2 tbsp)
- Vanilla extract (1/2 tsp)
Instructions
- Whisk the whey and powdered peanut butter into the milk first so they don’t clump.
- Add the chia seeds and vanilla and whisk again.
- Refrigerate for at least 2 hours, ideally overnight, stirring once after 10 minutes to prevent clumping.
Macros
Whole Dish
| Field | Amount |
|---|---|
| Calories | 435 |
| Protein | 40.4g |
| Fat | 17.6g |
| Carbs | 29g |
| Fiber | 10.6g |
| Sugar | 12g |
| Volume | 255g |
Per Serving
435 calories, 40.4g protein, 17.6g fat, 29g carbs, 10.6g fiber, 12g sugar
Per Ingredient (Whole Dish)
Whole milk — 113 cal · 5.8p · 6f · 8.9c · 0 fiber Vanilla whey protein — 120 cal · 24p · 1.5f · 3c · 0 fiber Powdered peanut butter — 60 cal · 6p · 1.5f · 5c · 1 fiber Chia seeds — 136 cal · 4.6p · 8.6f · 11.8c · 9.6 fiber Vanilla extract — 6 cal · 0p · 0f · 0.3c · 0 fiber Total — 435 cal · 40.4p · 17.6f · 29c · 10.6 fiber
Banana PB Nice Cream
Prep 5 min · Cook 0 min · Serves 1
Frozen banana blended with whey and powdered peanut butter into thick soft serve.
Ingredients
- Banana, frozen and sliced (1 medium (118g))
- Vanilla whey protein (1 scoop (30g))
- Powdered peanut butter (2 tbsp (12g))
- Chia seeds (1 tbsp)
- Whole milk (60ml)
Instructions
- Add the milk to a blender first, then the banana, whey, powdered peanut butter, and chia.
- Blend, stopping to scrape down the sides, until thick and smooth like soft serve.
- Eat right away, or freeze for 20 minutes for a firmer scoop.
Macros
Whole Dish
| Field | Amount |
|---|---|
| Calories | 391 |
| Protein | 35.5g |
| Fat | 9.7g |
| Carbs | 43.9g |
| Fiber | 8.9g |
| Sugar | 20.4g |
| Volume | 234g |
Per Serving
391 calories, 35.5g protein, 9.7g fat, 43.9g carbs, 8.9g fiber, 20.4g sugar
Per Ingredient (Whole Dish)
Banana, frozen and sliced — 105 cal · 1.3p · 0.4f · 27c · 3.1 fiber Vanilla whey protein — 120 cal · 24p · 1.5f · 3c · 0 fiber Powdered peanut butter — 60 cal · 6p · 1.5f · 5c · 1 fiber Chia seeds — 68 cal · 2.3p · 4.3f · 5.9c · 4.8 fiber Whole milk — 38 cal · 1.9p · 2f · 3c · 0 fiber Total — 391 cal · 35.5p · 9.7f · 43.9c · 8.9 fiber
Cheesecake Cottage Cheese Bowl
Prep 5 min · Cook 0 min · Serves 1
Blended cottage cheese with lemon and vanilla, topped with blueberries and a crushed bran cereal crumble.
Ingredients
- 2% cottage cheese (200g)
- Vanilla extract (1/2 tsp)
- Lemon juice (1 tbsp)
- Zero-calorie sweetener (to taste)
- Blueberries (100g)
- Fiber One Original cereal, crushed (30g)
Instructions
- Blend the cottage cheese, vanilla, lemon juice, and sweetener until completely smooth and creamy.
- Spoon into a bowl and top with the blueberries.
- Sprinkle the crushed cereal over the top right before eating so it stays crunchy.
Macros
Whole Dish
| Field | Amount |
|---|---|
| Calories | 300 |
| Protein | 28.2g |
| Fat | 5.3g |
| Carbs | 48.2g |
| Fiber | 16.4g |
| Sugar | 16.5g |
| Volume | 348g |
Per Serving
300 calories, 28.2g protein, 5.3g fat, 48.2g carbs, 16.4g fiber, 16.5g sugar
Per Ingredient (Whole Dish)
2% cottage cheese — 174 cal · 25.4p · 4f · 7.4c · 0 fiber Vanilla extract — 6 cal · 0p · 0f · 0.3c · 0 fiber Lemon juice — 3 cal · 0.1p · 0f · 1c · 0 fiber Blueberries — 57 cal · 0.7p · 0.3f · 14.5c · 2.4 fiber Fiber One Original cereal, crushed — 60 cal · 2p · 1f · 25c · 14 fiber Total — 300 cal · 28.2p · 5.3f · 48.2c · 16.4 fiber
Store List
- Nonfat Greek yogurt
- 2% cottage cheese
- Eggs
- Vanilla whey protein
- Powdered peanut butter
- Whole milk
- Canned black beans
- Canned chickpeas
- Canned pumpkin puree
- Chia seeds
- Frozen raspberries
- Blueberries
- Bananas
- Fiber One Original cereal
- Unsweetened cocoa powder
- Dark chocolate chips
- Pumpkin pie spice
- Vanilla extract
- Baking powder
- Zero-calorie sweetener
- Lemons