14 protein desserts to stay in shape

Why protein in my dessert?

A dessert is excellent for the morale, a protein dessert is even more so for the body. We opt for a guilt-free end to the meal and include good proteins in our diet.

But then, why proteins? They are a source of amino acids that the body cannot obtain on its own. Integrating proteins through food is therefore essential to supplement the intake that the body needs. Be careful, however, if you opt for vegetable proteins (such as soy, tofu or oilseeds), since they do not contain all the amino acids of so-called “complete” animal proteins. Plant proteins are rather “complementary” proteins, to be included in a meal rich in cereals and legumes to benefit from a complete intake. In any case, with proteins, you will maintain the main components of the cells of your skin, muscles, hair, nails, memory, nervous system and so on. Also, they undoubtedly help support muscle growth and recovery after exercise. Ideal for athletes!

The big advantage of opting for protein for dessert? This molecule helps achieve the feeling of satiety. We know that sweet notes often open the doors to indulgence. Ending a meal on an ultra-protein note rather than an ultra-sweet one can therefore only be ideal for limiting cravings.

What ingredients should you choose for a protein dessert?

When you know that eggs constitute the greatest source of protein (30 g per 100 g of product*), you might as well take advantage of it, since when it comes to desserts, there is no shortage of eggs! Eggs are therefore very good ingredients for the preparation of an ultra-protein dessert such as egg cream, prepared with dairy products, the second major source of protein.

We no longer present it: cottage cheese. With 7 g of protein per 100 g, it is the protein dessert par excellence with skyr (10 g of protein per 100 g*), very trendy in recent years. It is garnished with honey to sweeten it naturally and fruit or muesli for maximum dietary fiber.

You do not tolerate lactose? Don’t panic, it is possible to replace it with plant-based solutions that are just as protein-rich: tofu desserts (13 g per 100 g*), soy-based desserts (7 g per 100 g*) or almonds (22 g). per 100 g*), these ingredients are found in the form of milk, powder and even creams. And yes, you can replace the cream in whipped cream and prepare a soy milk panacotta.

Another sweet pleasure is the star of protein diets: cereal bars, and not just any cereal bars: made from oatmeal. For breakfast, oatmeal recipes are all the rage for a boost of energy. With a protein content of 16 g per 100 g*, let’s include oats at the end of each meal, in delicious cereal bars with seeds, dried fruits, chocolate or muesli.

Not all protein desserts are created equal

Chocolate mousse, flan, floating island or even any cake preparation is prepared with eggs, and therefore with a high protein intake. However, be careful since these desserts remain ultra-sweet. Here, we are looking for protein desserts but also the most nutritionally interesting ones.

If you want to stay faithful to the “healthy and protein” policy, you prepare chocolate mousses without added sugar and tofu for even more protein, low-sugar egg creams, cereal bars made from flakes oats and not wheat flour, and we replace the butter with almond puree or natural peanut butter (no added oil). Compared to butter, peanut butter is much less fatty and contains much more diverse contributions, with 25 g of protein per 100 g*. As a result, your desserts will be much richer in nutrients essential to your body than in sugars. Another tip for reducing sugar in desserts: honey. It will naturally bring deliciousness to all your recipes, as well in squares of oats with bananas as in any cottage cheese or muesli bars.

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*Ciqual