When you think of protein, you might picture a shake after the gym but with WHEY’D protein powder, you can bake high-protein versions of your favorite treats. From protein brownies to healthy protein muffins, these recipes are designed to taste amazing while fueling your body with the nutrition it needs.
If you’ve been searching for easy protein baking recipes, you’ll love this roundup of 10 high-protein recipes featuring WHEY’D.
1. High-Protein Chocolate Chip Cookies
Ingredients (12 cookies):
- 1 scoop WHEY’D vanilla or chocolate protein powder
- 1 cup almond flour (or oat flour)
- 1 egg
- 1/4 cup coconut oil or butter, melted
- 1/4 cup coconut sugar (or brown sugar)
- 1/4 cup chocolate chips
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- Pinch of salt
Instructions:
- Preheat oven to 350°F and line a baking sheet.
- Mix dry ingredients (protein, flour, baking soda, salt).
- Stir in egg, oil, sugar until dough forms. Fold in chocolate chips.
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Scoop dough, flatten slightly, and bake 8–10 minutes.
Everyone loves a soft, chewy cookie. With WHEY’D protein, you can enjoy the classic taste of chocolate chip cookies with an added protein boost.
Macros (per cookie):
Calories: 180 | Protein: 6g | Carbs: 16g | Fat: 11g
2. Protein Blondies (Vanilla Protein Bars)
Blondies are like brownies without the cocoa—sweet, buttery, and golden. Adding WHEY’D vanilla protein makes them a satisfying, high-protein snack.
Ingredients (9 squares):
- 1 scoop WHEY’D vanilla protein powder
- 1/2 cup almond butter
- 1/3 cup honey or maple syrup
- 1 egg
- 1/4 cup almond flour
- 1/4 tsp baking powder
- 1/4 cup white chocolate chips
Instructions:
- Preheat oven to 350°F. Line an 8x8 pan.
- Mix almond butter, honey, and egg.
- Add protein powder, flour, baking powder, and fold in chips.
- Spread in pan, bake 18–20 min.
Blondies are like brownies without the cocoa—sweet, buttery, and golden. Adding WHEY’D vanilla protein makes them a satisfying, high-protein snack.
Macros (per square):
Calories: 210 | Protein: 7g | Carbs: 18g | Fat: 13g
3. Protein Banana Bread Recipe
This high-protein banana bread is moist, naturally sweet, and perfect for breakfast or snacking.
Ingredients:
- 2 ripe bananas, mashed
- 2 scoops WHEY’D vanilla protein powder
- 1 1/2 cups oat flour
- 2 eggs
- 1/4 cup coconut oil, melted
- 1/4 cup maple syrup
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp cinnamon
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Pinch of salt
Instructions:
- Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease a loaf pan.
- Mix bananas, eggs, oil, and syrup.
- Stir in dry ingredients.
- Pour into pan, bake 35–40 min.
Macros (per slice):
Calories: 190 | Protein: 8g | Carbs: 26g | Fat: 7g
4. Protein Muffins (Blueberry)
These blueberry protein muffins are meal-prep friendly and kid-approved.
Ingredients (12 muffins):
- 2 scoops WHEY’D vanilla protein powder
- 2 cups oat flour
- 2 eggs
- 1 cup almond milk
- 1/3 cup honey
- 1/4 cup coconut oil
- 1 tsp baking powder
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1 cup blueberries
Instructions:
- Preheat oven to 350°F. Line a muffin tin.
- Mix dry ingredients, then stir in wet.
- Fold in blueberries.
- Bake 20–22 min.
Macros (per muffin):
Calories: 160 | Protein: 7g | Carbs: 20g | Fat: 6g
5. Protein Brownies (Fudgy + Chocolatey)
Rich, fudgy, and chocolate-packed—these protein brownies taste like dessert but deliver nutrition.
Ingredients (9 squares):
- 2 scoops WHEY’D chocolate protein powder
- 1/2 cup cocoa powder
- 2 eggs
- 1/2 cup Greek yogurt
- 1/3 cup maple syrup
- 1/4 cup almond butter
- 1/2 tsp baking powder
Instructions:
- Preheat oven to 350°F. Line 8x8 pan.
- Mix eggs, yogurt, syrup, and almond butter.
- Add cocoa, protein, baking powder.
- Bake 18–20 min.
Macros (per square):
Calories: 170 | Protein: 9g | Carbs: 15g | Fat: 7g
6. High-Protein Pancake Squares (Sheet Pan Style)
Skip flipping pancakes—bake them into sheet pan protein pancakes for a quick grab-and-go meal.
Ingredients:
- 2 scoops WHEY’D vanilla protein powder
- 2 cups oat flour
- 1 cup almond milk
- 2 eggs
- 1 tbsp maple syrup
- 1 tsp baking powder
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1/2 cup berries or chocolate chips
Instructions:
- Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease a 9x13 pan.
- Mix all ingredients, pour into pan.
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Sprinkle toppings and bake 20 min.
Macros (per serving):
Calories: 150 | Protein: 8g | Carbs: 18g | Fat: 4g
7. Protein Donuts Recipe
These baked protein donuts are fluffy, delicious, and way healthier than store-bought.
Ingredients (6 donuts):
- 1 scoop WHEY’D vanilla protein powder
- 1 cup oat flour
- 1 egg
- 1/2 cup almond milk
- 1/4 cup Greek yogurt
- 2 tbsp maple syrup
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1 tsp baking powder
Instructions:
- Preheat oven to 350°F. Spray donut pan.
- Mix all ingredients, spoon into pan.
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Bake 12–14 min
Optional Protein Glaze: Stir 1/2 scoop WHEY’D + almond milk + powdered sugar.
Macros (per donut):
Calories: 140 | Protein: 8g | Carbs: 15g | Fat: 4g
8. Protein Cheesecake Cups
Mini protein cheesecake bites that taste indulgent but pack extra protein.
Ingredients (6 cups):
- 1 scoop WHEY’D vanilla protein powder
- 8 oz light cream cheese
- 1/2 cup Greek yogurt
- 1 egg
- 1/4 cup honey
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
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6 crushed graham crackers + 1 tbsp melted butter
Instructions:
- Preheat oven to 325°F. Line muffin tin.
- Mix crackers with butter, press into liners.
- Blend cream cheese, yogurt, egg, honey, protein.
- Spoon filling on top, bake 20 min. Chill 1 hr.
Macros (per cup):
Calories: 180 | Protein: 10g | Carbs: 15g | Fat: 9g
9. Quick Protein Cinnamon Rolls
These healthy protein cinnamon rolls are faster and lighter than traditional ones.
Ingredients (8 rolls):
- 2 scoops WHEY’D vanilla protein powder
- 2 cups self-rising flour
- 1 cup Greek yogurt
- 2 tbsp coconut sugar + 1 tbsp cinnamon (filling)
- 1 tbsp butter (filling)
Instructions:
- Preheat oven to 350°F.
- Mix dough (flour, protein, yogurt). Roll into rectangle.
- Spread butter, sprinkle filling, roll up, slice.
- Bake 20–22 min.
Macros (per roll):
Calories: 170 | Protein: 9g | Carbs: 24g | Fat: 4g
10. Protein Granola Clusters
Crispy high-protein granola clusters—perfect as a snack or yogurt topping.
Ingredients:
- 2 scoops WHEY’D vanilla protein powder
- 2 cups rolled oats
- 1/3 cup almond butter
- 1/3 cup honey
- 1/4 cup chopped nuts
- 1 tsp cinnamon
Instructions:
- Preheat oven to 325°F.
- Melt almond butter + honey, mix into oats, nuts, protein.
- Spread on sheet, bake 20–25 min, stirring once.
Macros (per serving):
Calories: 200 | Protein: 9g | Carbs: 22g | Fat: 8g
Conclusion: Bake with WHEY’D for Easy Protein Recipes
Baking with WHEY’D protein powder makes it simple to enjoy sweet treats without losing sight of your goals. Whether you’re craving protein brownies, high-protein muffins, or even donuts, these recipes prove that healthy eating can be delicious.
Try these recipes and tag @SweatEthic on Instagram with your WHEY’D creations—we’d love to feature you!