3 Protein-Packed Dessert Recipes for the Holidays

The holidays are here, and let’s face it—indulgence is everywhere. But who says you can’t treat yourself and stay on track? That’s where these 3 protein-packed desserts come in. Festive, classic, and ridiculously easy to make, these recipes may make your holidays a little more merrier.

Thanks to our mix, you’re already halfway to dessert perfection. We’ve nailed the ideal protein ratio to keep these goodies both delicious and good for you.

Ready to whip up some holiday magic? Let’s dive in!

1. Cool Whip Chocolate Cookies

If you love chocolate donuts, you’re going to love these cookies! They’re soft, indulgent, and packed with protein.

Ingredients:

• ½ bag of VN: Hot Choc It Up Protein Cookie Dough Mix

• 80g sugar-free Cool Whip

• Powdered sugar substitute (optional)

Directions:

1. Preheat your oven to 350°F.

2. Mix the protein cookie mix with the Cool Whip until a dough forms.

3. Scoop out dough balls and, if desired, roll them in powdered sugar substitute.

4. Flatten the dough balls slightly on a baking sheet.

5. Bake for 10 minutes, let cool, and enjoy!

Macros for ALL 8 cookies:

528 calories | 32g protein | 86g carbs | 19g fat

2. Protein Chocolate Chip Mousse

This mousse is creamy, chocolatey, and so versatile! It’s perfect on its own, as a topping, a dipping, or even sandwiched between cookies.

Ingredients:

• 1 bag of VN: OG Chocolate Chip Protein Cookie Dough Mix

• ½ cup of water

• 1 cup heavy whipping cream

• Sweetener to taste

Directions:

1. In a mixer, combine the heavy whipping cream, cookie mix, and ½ cup of water. Blend until whipped.

   *Add sweetener to taste.

2. Top it with extra chips or marshmallows to serve as is or as a topping for other desserts.
   

   
   

3. White Chocolate Peppermint Cookies

These cookies are festive thin mints but with a better-for-you twist!

Ingredients:

• 1 bag of VN: Midnight Snack Protein Cookie Dough Mix

• White chocolate for melting

• Crushed peppermint candies

Directions:

1. Prepare the cookies using the directions on the back of the Midnight Snack mix, but flatten the dough thin before baking.

   1. This can be done by hand or with a rolling pin by placing the dough between two pieces of parchment paper and flattening out.

2. Bake the cookies as directed and let them cool completely.

3. Melt white chocolate and dip each cookie into the chocolate, coating one side or the entire cookie.

4. Sprinkle the cookies with crushed peppermint candies while the chocolate is still wet.

5. Place the cookies in the freezer for about 10 minutes to set the chocolate. (Don’t leave them too long, or they’ll become too hard to enjoy!)