14 Protein baking recipes

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Baking with protein isn’t just for shakes.

From cookies to muffins, brownies, and bars, these 14 protein-packed recipes are perfect for pre- or post-workout snacks or a healthy dessert.

1. Protein Banana Muffins

Moist and fluffy banana muffins with added protein powder for a post-workout snack.

Ingredients:

  • 2 ripe bananas, mashed

  • 2 eggs

  • ½ cup oats

  • ÂĽ cup almond milk

  • ½ cup vanilla protein powder

  • 1 tsp baking powder

  • 1 tsp cinnamon

  • 1 tsp vanilla extract

Instructions:

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a muffin tin.

  2. Mix mashed bananas, eggs, almond milk, and vanilla.

  3. Stir in oats, protein powder, baking powder, and cinnamon.

  4. Pour batter into muffin cups, bake 20–25 minutes.

  5. Cool before serving.

2. Protein Brownies

Fudgy brownies with chocolate protein powder, perfect for a guilt-free treat.

Ingredients:

  • 1 cup almond flour

  • ½ cup cocoa powder

  • ½ cup chocolate protein powder

  • ÂĽ cup coconut sugar

  • 2 eggs

  • ÂĽ cup coconut oil, melted

  • 1 tsp vanilla extract

Instructions:

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).

  2. Mix dry ingredients in a bowl.

  3. Whisk eggs, coconut oil, and vanilla, then combine with dry ingredients.

  4. Pour into a greased pan and bake 20–25 minutes.

3. Protein Pancakes (Baked)

Soft baked protein pancakes that can double as breakfast or snack bars.

Ingredients:

  • 1 cup oats

  • 1 scoop protein powder

  • 1 tsp baking powder

  • 1 cup almond milk

  • 1 banana, mashed

  • 1 tsp vanilla extract

Instructions:

  1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and grease a baking dish.

  2. Blend all ingredients until smooth.

  3. Pour into dish and bake 20–25 minutes. Cut into squares.

4. Protein Chocolate Chip Cookies

Soft cookies loaded with chocolate chips and protein powder.

Ingredients:

  • 1 cup oat flour

  • ½ cup vanilla protein powder

  • ½ tsp baking soda

  • ÂĽ tsp salt

  • ÂĽ cup coconut oil

  • ÂĽ cup maple syrup

  • 1 tsp vanilla

  • ½ cup chocolate chips

Instructions:

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).

  2. Mix dry ingredients, then stir in coconut oil, maple syrup, and vanilla.

  3. Fold in chocolate chips.

  4. Scoop onto a baking sheet, bake 10–12 minutes.

5. Protein Muffins (Blueberry)

Moist blueberry muffins with a protein boost.

Ingredients:

  • 1 ½ cups flour

  • ½ cup protein powder

  • 1 tsp baking powder

  • ½ tsp baking soda

  • ½ cup coconut sugar

  • 1 cup almond milk

  • ½ cup coconut oil

  • 1 tsp vanilla

  • 1 cup blueberries

Instructions:

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a muffin tin.

  2. Mix dry ingredients. Combine wet ingredients separately.

  3. Fold wet and dry together, add blueberries.

  4. Bake 20–25 minutes.

6. Protein Carrot Cake Bars

Moist bars with shredded carrots, protein powder, and warm spices.

Ingredients:

  • 1 ½ cups flour

  • ½ cup protein powder

  • 1 tsp baking powder

  • ½ tsp cinnamon

  • ½ tsp nutmeg

  • ½ cup brown sugar

  • ½ cup coconut oil

  • 2 eggs

  • 1 cup grated carrots

Instructions:

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a baking pan.

  2. Mix dry ingredients. Whisk eggs, oil, and sugar.

  3. Combine wet and dry ingredients, fold in carrots.

  4. Bake 25–30 minutes.

7. Protein Lemon Loaf

Light and zesty lemon loaf with protein powder.

Ingredients:

  • 1 ½ cups flour

  • ½ cup protein powder

  • 1 tsp baking powder

  • ½ tsp baking soda

  • ÂĽ tsp salt

  • ½ cup coconut sugar

  • ÂĽ cup coconut oil

  • 2 eggs

  • 1 tsp vanilla

  • Zest of 1 lemon

  • ÂĽ cup lemon juice

Instructions:

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a loaf pan.

  2. Mix dry ingredients. Combine wet ingredients separately.

  3. Fold wet into dry, add lemon zest and juice.

  4. Bake 35–40 minutes.

8. Protein Chocolate Mug Cake

Quick single-serve chocolate protein mug cake for a fast snack.

Ingredients:

  • 3 tbsp oat flour

  • 1 tbsp cocoa powder

  • 1 scoop chocolate protein powder

  • 1 tbsp maple syrup

  • 3 tbsp almond milk

  • ½ tsp baking powder

Instructions:

  1. Mix all ingredients in a microwave-safe mug.

  2. Microwave 60–90 seconds until set.

  3. Let cool slightly, then enjoy.

9. Protein Peanut Butter Cookies

Chewy cookies with peanut butter and protein powder.

Ingredients:

  • 1 cup peanut butter

  • ½ cup protein powder

  • ÂĽ cup maple syrup

  • 1 tsp vanilla extract

Instructions:

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).

  2. Mix all ingredients until smooth.

  3. Scoop onto a baking sheet, flatten slightly.

  4. Bake 10–12 minutes.

10. Protein Apple Cinnamon Muffins

Sweet muffins with apples, cinnamon, and protein powder.

Ingredients:

  • 1 ½ cups flour

  • ½ cup protein powder

  • 1 tsp baking powder

  • ½ tsp cinnamon

  • ½ cup sugar

  • ½ cup almond milk

  • ÂĽ cup coconut oil

  • 1 cup chopped apples

  • 1 tsp vanilla

Instructions:

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a muffin tin.

  2. Mix dry ingredients. Whisk wet ingredients separately.

  3. Combine wet and dry, fold in apples.

  4. Bake 20–25 minutes.

11. Protein Pumpkin Bread

Spiced pumpkin bread with protein powder for a healthy fall treat.

Ingredients:

  • 1 ½ cups flour

  • ½ cup protein powder

  • 1 tsp baking soda

  • ½ tsp baking powder

  • ½ tsp cinnamon

  • ÂĽ tsp nutmeg

  • ½ cup coconut sugar

  • ½ cup pumpkin puree

  • ÂĽ cup coconut oil

  • 2 eggs

Instructions:

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a loaf pan.

  2. Mix dry ingredients. Whisk pumpkin, oil, sugar, and eggs.

  3. Combine wet and dry, bake 35–40 minutes.

12. Protein Chocolate Mug Brownie

Single-serve brownie with chocolate protein powder, fudgy and quick.

Ingredients:

  • 3 tbsp almond flour

  • 1 tbsp cocoa powder

  • 1 scoop chocolate protein powder

  • 1 tbsp almond milk

  • 1 tbsp maple syrup

  • ÂĽ tsp baking powder

Instructions:

  1. Mix ingredients in a microwave-safe mug.

  2. Microwave 60–90 seconds until cooked.

  3. Let cool slightly before eating.

13. Protein Oat Bars

Chewy oat bars with protein powder, perfect for on-the-go.

Ingredients:

  • 2 cups oats

  • ½ cup protein powder

  • ½ cup peanut butter

  • ÂĽ cup honey or maple syrup

  • ½ tsp vanilla extract

Instructions:

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking pan.

  2. Mix all ingredients until combined.

  3. Press into pan and bake 15–18 minutes.

  4. Cool and cut into bars.

14. Protein Blueberry Muffin Cake

A moist cake with blueberry flavor, high in protein.

Ingredients:

  • 1 ½ cups flour

  • ½ cup protein powder

  • 1 tsp baking powder

  • ½ tsp baking soda

  • ½ cup coconut sugar

  • 1 cup almond milk

  • ÂĽ cup coconut oil

  • 1 tsp vanilla

  • 1 cup blueberries

Instructions:

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a pan.

  2. Mix dry ingredients. Combine wet ingredients separately.

  3. Fold wet and dry together, add blueberries.

  4. Bake 25–30 minutes.

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