If you have been craving a rich, decadent chocolate dessert without turning on the oven – and without derailing your healthy eating goals – this No Bake Chocolate Protein Cake is about to become a favourite. It’s creamy, fudgy, and indulgent, yet packed with high-quality protein to keep you satisfied for hours.
The texture is somewhere between a brownie, a cheesecake, and a silky chocolate truffle bar… but made with nourishing ingredients you will feel great about.
What makes this recipe especially lovable is its simplicity. You only need a bowl, a blender, or food processor – no baking, no special equipment, and no complicated steps. It’s perfect for meal-prep snacks, weeknight treats, healthy dessert swaps, or anytime you want something sweet without the sugar crash.
The combination of chocolate protein powder, cocoa, nut butter, and Greek yogurt creates a beautifully smooth, mousse-like base that firms up into a perfect creamy cake once chilled. Another perk? It’s adaptable. Add nuts for crunch, swap peanut butter for almond butter, choose dairy-free yogurt for a vegan variation, or drizzle with melted chocolate for a more dramatic presentation. However you customise it, you will have a dense, velvety, chocolate-forward cake that tastes like dessert but fuels like a protein snack.
Slice into it straight from the fridge for a firmer texture, or let it soften for 5 minutes for a creamy, almost ganache-like bite. Either way, it’s the kind of recipe that makes healthy eating feel effortless – and delicious.
If you want to take your no-bake chocolate protein cake to the next level, adding a silky, high-protein frosting is the perfect upgrade. This frosting adds richness and dessert-like indulgence while keeping the ingredients clean and nourishing. Made with Greek yogurt, cocoa, and a little nut butter, it spreads beautifully and firms up in the fridge like a light chocolate mousse.
The combination of the fudgy cake base and creamy topping creates a layered, decadent treat that tastes far more indulgent than it actually is. It’s perfect for snacks, post-workout treats, healthy dessert nights, or anytime you want something chocolatey without the guilt.
No Bake Chocolate Protein Cake
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups oat flour (rolled oats blended to a flour)
- 3 scoops chocolate protein powder
- 1/2 cup peanut butter (or almond butter)
- 1/2 cup thick Greek-style yogurt
- 1/3 cup milk of choice
- 1/4 cup cocoa powder
- 1/4 cup honey or maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
Healthy Chocolate Protein Frosting
- 1/2 cup thick Greek-style yogurt
- 2 tab;espoons cocoa powder
- 1 scoop chocolate or vanilla protein powder
- 1 tablespoon honey or maple syrup
- 1 tablespoon peanut butter (or almond butter)
- Optional: 1–2 tablespoons milk for a thinner, glossy frosting
Instructions
- Line a 7 x 5-inch loaf pan or dish with parchment paper on the bottom and sides leaving some overhanging to act as a handle to get the bars out easier for cutting.Blend rolled oats into oat flour if needed.In a medium bowl, combine oat flour, protein powder, cocoa, and salt.Add peanut butter, yogurt, honey, vanilla, and milk.Mix until a thick batter forms. Add a splash more milk only if needed.Press mixture evenly into the lined pan.
Healthy Chocolate Protein Frosting
- In a small bowl, whisk together Greek yogurt, cocoa powder, protein powder, honey and nut butter until smooth.Add a splash of milk if you want it looser and glossier.Spread frosting evenly over the cake base.Refrigerate for 2–3 hours, or until firm and sliceable.Cut into 8-10 squares or bars and enjoy!
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