Valentine’s Day Protein Dessert – Just Perfect for Two

Perfect Valentine’s Day Protein Dessert jars with layers of a protein cookie, protein pudding and Valentines M&Ms. A healthy Valentine’s Day trifle for two made in 5 minutes!

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Okay no jokes, I made this recipe on the spur of the moment because I just wanted to use my Valentine’s M&Ms to make some sort of healthy dessert. This trifle recipe was basically a protein cookie and protein pudding with the V day M&Ms and the easiest I could think of.

But oh man! It turned out DELICIOUS! I was genuinely surprised! And very filling too.
Best part is it makes two jars so my husband and I each had our own 🙂

Ingredients for Valentine’s Day Protein Dessert

This healthy, high protein Valentine’s Day dessert is made with a protein cookie, protein pudding and Valentine’s M&Ms for the vibe.

The Protein Cookie Base

• Vanilla Protein Powder needed for high protein cookie and also replaces the ‘sugar’.
  I recommend part whey-casein Vanilla protein powder from Quest Nutrition.
• Almond Butter Powder, also known as Powdered Almond Butter. I use the one from PB2.
  Peanut butter powder like this one from Lakanto or PbFit also works.
• Whole Wheat Pastry Flour – or a regular all purpose flour
• Almond Butter
  I recommend American Dream Nut Butter; It’s lower fat and higher protein. The link and code HAYLSKITCHEN gives you a discount too.
• Almond Milk or regular milk
• Egg White
• Baking Powder

For the Protein Pudding

• Non-fat Greek Yogurt for a high protein custard
• Vanilla Protein Powder needed for high protein chocolate pudding. I used Quest Vanilla protein powder from Quest Nutrition.
• A bit of Unsweetened Almond Milk

How to make Valentine’s Protein Trifle

This Valentine’s protein trifle is rich and tasty and actually very easy to make! Here’s what it takes:

1. Make protein cookie base:
   Mix protein powder, flour, almond butter powder and baking powder in a bowl.
   Use whey-casein Vanilla protein powder so it blends well and smooth with the yogurt and pudding mix.
   
   Add in the egg white, almond butter and milk (little at a time or the mix will get too runny).
   
   Mix until the batter is smooth, but spreadable.
   
2. Microwave the protein cookie:
   Lightly grease a microwave-safe plate and spread the mixture on it in a ½” thick circle.
   
   Microwave for about 1 min 15 seconds – top should be dry to touch.
   
3. Make the protein pudding:
   In a bowl, mix Greek yogurt, protein powder, and milk until smooth.
   Add milk a little at a time until pudding consistency is reached.
   
4. Assemble:
   Let cookie cool for a few minutes, then chop unto ½” pieces.
   
   Chop half of the M&Ms.
   
   Assemble 2 jars with alternating layers: chopped cookie mixed with chopped M&Ms, pudding layer.
   
   Add more M&Ms on top.

How to store Valentine’s Day Protein Treat?

This high protein Valentine’s Day treat has to be stored in the fridge; Place in airtight container or cover jar with plastic wrap. It keeps for 3-4 days.

Valentines day protein dessert trifle will keep out at room temperature for only a few hours.

Alternatives for Healthy Valentine’s Day Dessert

For the perfect healthy Valentine’s Day dessert trifle, I would highly suggest using the ingredients recommended.

I do have some alternatives you can try. I haven’t testing them all, so I can’t say how the recipe might turn out.

• Whole Wheat Pastry Flour: All purpose flour or 1:1 Gluten Free Baking Flour, in the same amount by weight; not cups.
• Almond Butter Powder: Peanut Butter Powder (Lakanto for a sugar free version; the code HAYLSKITCHEN gives you a discount)
  or 2 teaspoon Almond Butter (also reduce milk to 1½ Tbsp)
• Almond Butter: Cashew Butter or any nut or seed butter.

Pudding Options:

• Greek Yogurt: Coconut Yogurt 
• Almond Milk: Any other milk

More Healthy No Bake Layered Protein Desserts

• Chocolate Raspberry Protein Trifle
• Protein Pumpkin Protein Cheesecake Jar for One
• Chocolate Chip Cookie Protein Trifle
• Apple Pie Protein Jar

Some Healthy Valentine’s Day Desserts:

• Valentine’s Day Protein Cookies
• Chocolate Strawberry Protein Skillet 
• Oreo Raspberry Protein Skillet Cookie
• Protein Red Velvet Scones