7 High-Protein Desserts For Weight Loss Diet

By: Toshita Sahni

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Craving something sweet while you're on a weight loss diet? Here are some naturally high-protein desserts you can make (without protein powder).

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1. Chickpea Chocolate Cream

Blend chickpeas, dates, unsweetened cocoa powder and almond milk to make this smooth, creamy and high-protein dessert that's free of refined sugar.

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2. Ragi Oats Laddoo

Fibre-rich oats and nutritious ragi come together to make this high-protein laddoo. Sweeten it with dates and honey, and flavour it with coconut and cardamom.

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3. Dates And Cashew Ball

This quick and easy dry fruit ball is a vegan dessert great for weight loss diets. Instead of ghee, it uses extra virgin coconut oil.

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4. Homemade Peanut Chikki

Peanuts are rich in protein and nutrients. Combine them with organic jaggery to make chikki at home. It's a wholesome, energising snack.

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5. Greek Yoghurt Parfait

Layer Greek yoghurt, fresh fruits, nuts and seeds to make a healthy dessert loaded with fibre, protein, vitamins and minerals.

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6. Chia Seed Pudding

Use protein-rich chia seeds to make a healthy pudding with a base of almond/soy milk. You can also add bananas, dates, honey, nuts, etc.

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7. Healthy Oat Cookies

Combine oats, mashed bananas, almonds/walnuts, millet flour and honey for baking healthy cookies. Enhance their aroma with cinnamon.

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To explore high-protein paneer dishes for weight loss

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