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Conscious Protein Dessert Recipes

Live Conscious Editorial Staff

Wellness never tasted so good! You know that protein powder has numerous health benefits to help you look and feel your best. Good news—all our favorite protein recipes include Live Conscious® protein powder, making them the prefect way to treat yourself along your wellness journey. 

Vegan Chocolate Protein Brownie Bites

Did someone say brownies? Yes, please! This flourless recipe satisfies a lot of your cravings without any guilt. It’s vegan, keto, and paleo. And, of course, they’re packed with healthy protein. They are so delicious that we go a little overboard on these. 

Vegan chocolate protein brownies

Ingredients:

3 bananas

½ cup nut butter or nut butter alternative

¼ cup Live Conscious® organic Protein: Cosmic Cacao

1 teaspoon liquid Stevia or one serving of your favorite liquid sweetener

Instructions:

Preheat oven to 350°. Grease a mini muffin tin or use liners. Puree the bananas, and mix in the other ingredients. Pour into mini muffin tin. You can fill them to the top as they don’t rise when baking like normal muffins. Bake 12 – 15 minutes. Do the toothpick test to check for doneness. Refrigerate or freeze after cooling.

Vanilla Protein Raspberry Cheesecake Mousse

If you're looking for a quick protein treat that is absolutely delicious, this no-bake raspberry protein cheesecake mousse is it! Creamy and bursting with flavor, its perfect for any occasion. This recipe would be great with any berry choice. Give it a try!

Ingredients:

8 oz package Neufchâtel cheese 

½ cup fat-free Greek yogurt

1 scoop Live Conscious® organic Protein: Vanilla Dream

2 ½ cups raspberries mashed 

1 teaspoon honey

 

Instructions:

Mix Neufchâtel cheese and Greek yogurt until smooth. Add protein and mix well. Add raspberries and honey, and mix well. Enjoy! Store in the refrigerator.

Conscious Chocolate Peanut Butter Protein Balls

There’s just something about chocolate and peanut butter that’s utterly delicious. This recipe is just what you need to satisfy that urge. Even better, it’s a no-bake recipe, so it’s super easy. It also can be a lot of fun to make with the kids because they’ll love these healthy treats, and they’re also messy to make—what little one doesn’t love that?

Ingredients:

1 cup rolled oats

¼ cup mini chocolate chips

⅓ cup Live Conscious® organic Protein: Cosmic Cacao

½ cup peanut butter

3 tablespoons honey

3 teaspoons water

Instructions:

Combine all ingredients. If it’s too dry, add a teaspoon of water at a time to get your desired consistency.

Roll into 1 inch sized balls. Line a baking sheet with waxed paper and place the balls on it. Place the baking sheet with balls in the refrigerator for 20 minutes to chill. Transfer to an airtight container and store in the refrigerator for about a week or store in the freezer for a couple of months.

Conscious Vanilla Protein Mug Cake

It’s not all about smoothies with protein powders. In fact, a clever cook can come up with all sorts of ways to add protein to their favorite foods. 

This vanilla cake in a mug is packed with protein and the perfect gluten-free and vegan cake recipe for breakfast or dessert. It’s a microwave cake that can even be made sugar-free!

Ingredients:

2 tablespoons oat flour

2 tablespoons Live Conscious® organic Protein: Vanilla Dream

pinch of salt

2 tablespoons raw sugar or sweetener of choice 

½ teaspoon baking powder

1 tablespoon oil 

½ teaspoon vinegar or apple cider vinegar (to help it rise)

1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract

3 tablespoons milk of choice, such as almond milk

Instructions:

Whisk dry ingredients together in a bowl. Next, place oil, vinegar, and vanilla in three different spots on top of the dry mix. Pour milk over the top and gently stir. 

Pour this mixture into a greased microwave mug or ramekin. Use the back of a spoon or your fingers to gently press the mixture down into the mug.

Microwave on high in 3 intervals of 30 seconds each time, check to see if the cake is firm. If not, cook for 15-20 seconds again. The top should be firm to touch once cooked. Remove from the microwave, let it cool a minute.Top with fruit, whipped cream, or chocolate chips.

Waking up to Wellness

A brownie recipe, delicious cheesecake mousse, protein balls, and a mug cake. Now that’s some variety and inventive ways to use your organic Protein by Live Conscious® to support your health goals. The best part is these options help you make healthy, conscious choices, and it’s really all about that, isn’t it?