7 Desserts with More Protein Than an Egg

Dont overlook dessert as a chance to eat more protein.

Whether you love dairy or prefer eating plant-based, theres a high-protein dessert for you.

Leigh Beisch

It may be easier to consume protein at meals and snacks, but dont overlook dessert.

a recipe photo of the Blueberry-Lemon Ricotta Pound Cake

Photo:Leigh Beisch

Why use an egg as the barometer of protein?

Catch is, an egg is not exactly a dessert food.

So, we went ahead and rounded up a list of seven desserts with more protein than an egg.

Some of these may actually surprise you.

Combine Greek-style yogurt and your choice of fruit in a blender, then pour the mixture into popsicle molds.

Freeze for a few hours and enjoy!

Not only is this a refreshing dessert for summertime, its also a fun way toincrease your fruit intake.

The rest of the protein primarily comes from eggs.

This is another delicious and decadent way to add fruit to your diet.

Top cheesecake with berries for some added fiber and antioxidants!

Baking them in muffin tins makes for a fun individual-sized dessert.

Besides parfaits and popsicles, it’s possible for you to also use Greek yogurt to makefrozen yogurt bark.

Mix yogurt, sweetener to taste and spices like cinnamon and nutmeg in a bowl.

Then, spread it on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper and add your favorite toppings.

That could include chocolate chips, dried cherries, berries, granola and nuts.

Freeze for a couple of hours, cut into pieces and enjoy!

Ricotta adds nutrition and moisture to the cake.

Plus, youll sneak in a few grams of fiber if you use whole-wheat flour and add fruit.

Regular pudding uses milk, but this vegan alternative uses tofu insead.

Each serving of silken tofu (3 ounces) has the same protein content as an egg.

Put it in the fridge to chill for a few hours and then enjoy its mousse-like consistency.

Topping with berries and sliced almonds could take it over the top.