If you love baked treats but still want meals and snacks that support your fitness goals, protein baking is the perfect solution.

These protein-packed recipes are delicious, energizing, and ideal for breakfast, snacks, post-workout fuel, or even healthy desserts.

Below are 12 detailed protein baking recipes, each with easy-to-follow instructions.

1. Protein Banana Bread

Moist, lightly sweet, and nourishing — this banana bread packs extra protein thanks to whey or plant-based protein.

Perfect for breakfast or a post-workout snack.

Ingredients

• 3 ripe bananas (mashed)

• 2 eggs

• 1 cup oat flour

• ½ cup vanilla protein powder

• 2 tbsp honey

• 1 tsp baking soda

• ½ tsp cinnamon

• Pinch of salt

Instructions

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

2. In a bowl, mix mashed bananas, eggs, and honey.

3. Stir in oat flour, protein powder, cinnamon, baking soda, and salt.

4. Pour batter into the pan and bake for 45–50 minutes.

5. Cool before slicing.

2. Chocolate Protein Muffins

Soft, rich, chocolatey muffins with added protein to keep you satisfied longer.

Ingredients

• 1 cup almond flour

• ½ cup chocolate protein powder

• ¼ cup cocoa powder

• 2 eggs

• ⅓ cup almond milk

• 2 tbsp coconut oil

• ¼ cup maple syrup

• 1 tsp baking powder

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line muffin tin.

2. Whisk eggs, almond milk, coconut oil, and maple syrup.

3. Add almond flour, protein powder, cocoa, and baking powder.

4. Divide into muffin cups and bake for 18–20 minutes.

3. Protein Oatmeal Cookies

Chewy cookies made from oats and protein powder — great for meal prep or healthy snacking.

Ingredients

• 1 cup rolled oats

• ½ cup vanilla protein powder

• ¼ cup peanut butter

• ¼ cup honey

• 1 egg

• 1 tsp vanilla

• ½ tsp baking soda

Instructions

1. Mix peanut butter, honey, egg, and vanilla.

2. Add oats, protein powder, and baking soda.

3. Scoop onto a baking sheet and bake at 350°F (175°C) for 10–12 minutes.

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4. Blueberry Protein Pancakes

Fluffy pancakes with a protein boost, perfect for a balanced breakfast.

Ingredients

• 1 cup oat flour

• ½ cup vanilla protein powder

• 1 egg

• ¾ cup milk

• 1 tsp baking powder

• ½ cup blueberries

Instructions

1. Mix flour, protein powder, and baking powder.

2. Add egg and milk; stir until smooth.

3. Fold in blueberries.

4. Cook pancakes on medium heat until bubbles form. Flip and cook another minute.

5. Protein Brownies

Fudgy brownies that satisfy chocolate cravings while providing extra protein.

Ingredients

• ½ cup chocolate protein powder

• ½ cup almond flour

• ¼ cup cocoa powder

• 2 eggs

• ⅓ cup Greek yogurt

• ¼ cup honey

• 1 tsp vanilla

Instructions

1. Mix eggs, yogurt, honey, and vanilla.

2. Add protein powder, almond flour, and cocoa.

3. Pour into a lined baking pan and bake at 350°F (175°C) for 20–22 minutes.

6. Protein Donuts (Baked)

Soft, cake-style baked donuts infused with vanilla protein powder — healthier than fried versions.

Ingredients

• 1 cup oat flour

• ½ cup vanilla protein powder

• 1 egg

• ½ cup milk

• 2 tbsp coconut oil

• 2 tbsp sugar or maple syrup

• 1 tsp baking powder

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 350°F and grease a donut pan.

2. Mix all ingredients until smooth.

3. Pipe or spoon into the donut pan.

4. Bake 10–12 minutes.

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7. Peanut Butter Protein Bars

Soft, chewy bars perfect as grab-and-go fuel after the gym.

Ingredients

• 1 cup oat flour

• ½ cup vanilla or peanut butter protein

• ½ cup peanut butter

• ¼ cup honey

• ¼ cup milk

Instructions

1. Mix peanut butter, honey, and milk.

2. Stir in flour and protein powder.

3. Press into a baking dish.

4. Refrigerate 1 hour, slice, and serve.
   (No baking required — but still considered part of protein baking meal prep.)

8. Lemon Protein Loaf

Bright, zesty, and slightly sweet — this loaf is refreshing and protein-rich.

Ingredients

• 1½ cups oat flour

• ½ cup vanilla protein powder

• 2 eggs

• 1 tbsp lemon zest

• 2 tbsp lemon juice

• ⅓ cup Greek yogurt

• ¼ cup honey

• 1 tsp baking powder

Instructions

1. Combine eggs, yogurt, honey, lemon juice, and zest.

2. Add oat flour, protein powder, and baking powder.

3. Pour into a loaf pan and bake at 350°F for 40–45 minutes.

9. Apple Cinnamon Protein Muffins

Warm spices and soft apple pieces make these muffins taste like apple pie — with added protein benefits.

Ingredients

• 1 cup whole wheat flour

• ½ cup vanilla protein

• 1 apple (diced)

• 1 egg

• ½ cup milk

• ⅓ cup honey

• 1 tsp cinnamon

• 1 tsp baking powder

Instructions

1. Whisk egg, milk, and honey.

2. Add flour, protein powder, cinnamon, and baking powder.

3. Fold in diced apple.

4. Bake in muffin tins at 350°F for 18–22 minutes.

10. Protein Scones

Crumbly, tender scones made healthier with a protein boost.

Ingredients

• 1½ cups almond flour

• ½ cup vanilla protein powder

• ¼ cup coconut oil (solid)

• 1 egg

• 2 tbsp honey

• 1 tsp baking powder

Instructions

1. Cut solid coconut oil into almond flour and protein powder.

2. Add egg and honey; form dough.

3. Shape into a circle and cut into 8 triangles.

4. Bake at 350°F for 15–18 minutes.

11. Protein Chocolate Chip Cookies

Soft chocolate chip cookies with less sugar and more protein — guilt-free indulgence.

Ingredients

• 1 cup oat flour

• ½ cup vanilla protein

• ¼ cup coconut oil

• 1 egg

• ¼ cup brown sugar or coconut sugar

• ¼ cup chocolate chips

• ½ tsp baking soda

Instructions

1. Cream coconut oil and sugar.

2. Add egg.

3. Mix in flour, protein powder, and baking soda.

4. Fold in chocolate chips.

5. Bake at 350°F for 10–12 minutes.

12. High-Protein Pumpkin Bread

Warm, cozy, and perfect for fall — packed with fiber and protein.

Ingredients

• 1 cup pumpkin purée

• 2 eggs

• ½ cup vanilla protein

• 1½ cups oat flour

• ⅓ cup maple syrup

• 1 tsp pumpkin spice

• 1 tsp baking powder

Instructions

1. Mix pumpkin, eggs, and maple syrup.

2. Add flour, protein powder, and spices.

3. Pour into loaf pan and bake 45 minutes at 350°F.