Protein cakes without powder: cheesecake, muffins and brownies

You don't need powder for a protein cake: quark and skyr bring 11 to 12 g protein per 100 g, ground almonds around 20 g, black beans in brownie batter about 8 g. Every recipe here has at least 12 g protein and no more than 450 kcal per serving. Sweetness comes from fruit, honey or maple syrup – never from sweeteners.

All protein cakes

Chocolate quark slices – 210 kcal
High-protein quark and berry crumble – 320 kcal
Lemon protein muffins with poppy seeds – 180 kcal
Vegan black bean berry brownies – 278 kcal
Low-carb almond and lemon muffins – 250 kcal
Vegan peanut mini cheesecakes – 328 kcal
Vegan silken tofu cheesecake – 320 kcal
Yoghurt berry cake – 180 kcal
Vegan peanut brownies made with black beans – 278 kcal
Keto cottage cheese cheesecake with raspberries – 266 kcal
Fluffy lemon almond cake without flour – 350 kcal
High-protein peach and skyr ice cream cake – 210 kcal
Keto almond brownies with blackberries – 450 kcal
Skyr berry cake – 250 kcal
Almond cake with raspberry filling – 360 kcal
High-protein Lebkuchen cheesecake traybake – 313 kcal
Vegan vanilla brownies made with black beans – 278 kcal
Yoghurt cake – 210 kcal
Low-carb quark waffles with warm cherries – 400 kcal
Vegan matcha brownies made with black beans – 278 kcal
Low-carb almond lemon cheesecake – 450 kcal
Low-carb crustless protein cheesecake – 180 kcal
Keto lemon and almond bars – 350 kcal
Gluten-free lemon muffins – 360 kcal

Frequently asked questions

Do I need protein powder for protein cakes?

No. Quark, skyr, yoghurt, eggs, ground almonds, silken tofu or beans bring the protein. Recipes with protein powder are deliberately left out.

How are the recipes chosen?

Cakes, cheesecakes, muffins, brownies, waffles and bars from our desserts and snacks with at least 12 g protein and no more than 450 kcal per serving. Desserts in a glass are in protein desserts, Christmas baking in protein Christmas cookies.

How do I keep a quark cheesecake moist?

Don't overbake it: the middle can still wobble a little when it comes out – it sets as it cools. Then chill it for several hours, ideally overnight, so it slices cleanly.

How long do protein cakes keep?

With quark, skyr or yoghurt they belong in the fridge and usually keep for 2 to 3 days. Brownies and muffins freeze well and thaw piece by piece.