Finding desserts when you are counting macros can be challenging. Finding one high in protein that actually tastes good is even harder.
Recipes
Enjoy Working Against Gravity's easy, healthy recipes to help you reach your body composition and performance goals while keeping food delicious.
Protein: 23g | Carbs: 24g | Fat: 10g
Late Night Protein Treats for Recovery
Protein: 13g | Carbs: 3g | Fat: 1g
Calories: 73
We recently wrote this article about the power of casein protein intake before bed for your recovery. There’s never been a better excuse for dessert. Try these macro-friendly, casein protein powder ideas
Ricotta Toast with Roasted Blueberries and Thyme
Protein: 11g | Carbs: 41g | Fat: 7g
Calories: 271
Roasted blueberries and ricotta are here to satisfy all your sweet, crunchy, creamy cravings with fiber-loaded blueberries, savory thyme and velvety ricotta.
Perfect Roasted Carrots
Protein: 1g | Carbs: 10g | Fat: 2g
Calories: 62
These roasted carrots are perfect as a side, tossed in salads or eaten straight off the pan.
Mocha Chia Oat Parfait
Protein: 9g | Carbs: 43g | Fat: 11g
Calories: 307
Both a macro-friendly dessert and a chocolatey breakfast, this mocha-inspired parfait is a cross between chocolate pudding and overnight oats. To bump up the protein, feel free to add a scoop of your favorite protein or collagen powder.
Hummus Deviled Eggs
Protein: 4g | Carbs: 1g | Fat: 4g
Calories: 56
Deviled eggs are a great source of protein, often they can come loaded with extra fat thanks to lots of mayo. In our version, we swap the mayo for some store-bought hummus that cuts the fat without compromising creaminess.
Pumpkin Spice Protein Truffles
Protein: 4g | Carbs: 8g | Fat: 3g
Calories: 75
It’s pumpkin season! These macro-friendly pumpkin-spiced protein truffles are the perfect way to sneak a few extra grams of protein into your day.
Roasted Buffalo Cauliflower With Blue Cheese Dressing
Protein: 8g | Carbs: 14g | Fat: 6g
Calories: 142
Hit your veggie quota while satisfying that craving for all things Frank’s RedHot with this roasted buffalo cauliflower served with a macro-friendly blue cheese dressing.
Chocolate Covered Peanut Butter Bananas
Protein: 2g | Carbs: 16g | Fat: 6g
Calories: 126
Kick that sugar craving and fuel your body with high-quality fats and carbs with these frozen chocolate-covered peanut butter bananas. For best dipping and drizzling results, use good-quality chocolate.
Spicy Kabocha Pumpkin “Hummus”
Protein: 4g | Carbs: 9g | Fat: 2g
Calories: 70
Made with uber-macro-friendly kabocha squash (also known as Japanese pumpkin), this rich and creamy dip has all the hallmarks of hummus, but without loads of olive oil and carb-heavy chickpeas.
Protein Avocado Toast
Protein: 10g | Carbs: 28g | Fat: 8g
Calories: 224
Just because you’re counting macros doesn’t mean the days of avocado toast are over.
Bedtime Recovery Hot Chocolate
Protein: 13g | Carbs: 3g | Fat: 1g
Calories: 73
Try this hot chocolate filled with casein protein for a deep, restful sleep. Perfect for recovery!