35 Gluten Free Protein Powder Recipes for Breakfast and Dessert

If you're trying to get more protein in your diet, delicious gluten free protein powder recipes might be the secret weapon to reaching your health and wellness goals. But what can you really do with protein powder besides drinking it straight or making protein smoothie recipes? A LOT...if you have the right gluten free protein powder recipes. That's where this round-up comes in!

I've rounded up 35 gluten free protein powder recipes that are perfect for breakfast, dessert or a sweet snack! And whether you're looking for protein powder pancakes, protein powder mug cakes (my personal favorite) or anything in between, this round-up has you covered!

**As always, make sure you use gluten free oats in any recipe that calls for oats! As with protein powder, make sure whatever brand you use is gluten free and fits any other dietary needs you have. If you'd like recommendations, LivWell Nutrition and Nutzest are two I've enjoyed in the past. Those gluten free protein powders are also vegan and come in several yummy flavors.

1. Protein Coffee - The Oregon Dietician 

Protein coffee is easy and healthy, and can be made in about 2 minutes! It’s smooth, mixes well, slightly sweet, and is totally delicious!

2. Easy Vegan Protein Muffins (Oil-Free) - Vegan Huggs

These vegan protein muffins are quick, easy, healthy, and delicious! All you'll need is some common ingredients, a blender, muffin tin and your oven.

3. Wild Blueberry Protein Pancakes - Amee's Savory Dish

These blueberry protein powder pancakes make for a delicious, healthy gluten-free breakfast made with buttermilk, gluten free oats, and frozen wild blueberries.

4. Pesto Egg Muffins With Collagen Protein (Keto) - Optimized Life

Enjoy these protein-packed keto muffins any time of the day, and you can also freeze them and eat them throughout the week. 

5. Triple Chocolate Protein Mugcake (Vegan, Oil Free) - Casey the College Celiac

This gluten free chocolate protein mug cake only takes one mug, six simple ingredients and five minutes (only three in the microwave, actually cooking!) to make.

6. Beet and Dragon Fruit Smoothie Bowl (Vegan, Paleo) - Just Beet It

Supercharge your day with this refreshing and antioxidant-rich protein smoothie recipe featuring beets and dragon fruit!

7. Gluten Free Peanut Butter Oat Bars - Good For You Gluten Free

These gluten-free peanut butter oat bars make for the perfect snack. Plus, they're made with clean, wholesome ingredients.

8. Vegan Cookie Dough Protein Balls - V Nutrition and Wellness

Gluten free and vegan cookie dough that's also high in protein?? Yes please!

9. Dark Chocolate Protein Crepes - And Hattie Makes Three

Move over protein shake and try a dark choice protein crepe. An elevated breakfast with the protein you need to start your day.

10. Chocolate Cherry Smoothie Bowl - Sustain My Cooking Habit

This protein smoothie bowl is cherry delicious for sure!

11. Peanut Butter & Chocolate Protein Cupcakes (Keto) - Like Hot Keto

These rich gluten-free chocolate cupcakes are delicious, healthy and packed with protein! This is a super easy, one bowl only cupcake recipe - including the peanut butter toffee frosting!

12. Coconut Matcha Protein Balls (Vegan) - My Plantiful Cooking

These vegan coconut matcha protein balls are super easy to make and healthy yet delicious! They are the perfect portable snack to take with you on-the-go.

13. Wild Blueberry Lavender Smoothie Recipe - Amy Gorin Nutrition

This protein smoothie features egg white protein powder, which is a fantastic gluten-free option!

14. Pumpkin Waffles (Keto, Paleo) - Wholesome Family Living

For a delicious start to your morning, make these protein-filled pumpkin waffles!

15. Protein Breakfast Bowls (Vegan) - The View From Great Island

Find all the protein-packed breakfast inspiration you need in this collection of different protein breakfast bowls, which you can make with gluten free oats!

16. Coconut Protein Balls (No Bake) - All Nutritious 

Raffaello copycat but much healthier - these coconut protein balls are high in protein, healthy fats, and fiber.

17. Easy No Bake Chocolate Peanut Butter Protein Cookies with Peanut Butter Glaze (Vegan, Refined Sugar Free) - Moon and Spoon and Yum

These flavorful cookies will satisfy your sweet cravings without the use of refined sugar and provide the perfect energy boost any time of day!

18. Light and Fluffy Gluten Free Blueberry Protein Muffins - Fearless Dining

These light and fluffy protein blueberry muffins make for a delicious healthy breakfast.

19. Keto Cinnamon Toast Crunch Cereal (Low Carb) - Kimspired DIY

Make your own version of gluten free cinnamon toast crunch cereal with added protein!

20. Peanut Butter Banana Protein Overnight Oats - Lemons and Zest 

This Peanut Butter Banana Protein Overnight Oats recipe is an easy way to get a hearty breakfast to keep you going all morning! Protein powder, chia seeds, peanut butter and oats all come together to give you a great protein boost!

21. Chocolate Banana Protein Smoothie (Plant Based) - Flavor the Moments

Take your next breakfast or post-workout snack to the next level with this Chocolate Banana Protein Smoothie! It’s creamy, delicious, high in protein, and includes only 5 plant-based ingredients!

22. Gluten Free Keto Cinnamon Swirl Muffins - The Helpful GF

These gluten-free keto cinnamon swirl protein muffins are made with protein powder and are the perfect protein-packed low carb muffin recipe complete with a coffee cake crumble on top.

23. Keto Low Carb Protein Bars - Wholesome Yum

A prettier protein bar I never did see!

24. Pecan Pie Granola - Bad to the Bowl 

Pecan Pie Granola from Bad to the Bowl is a delicious start to the day! Easy to make, protein packed with a scoop of vanilla protein powder and pecans, and gluten free.

25. Microwave Chocolate Protein Mugcake with 3 Ingredients (Paleo, Nut Free) - Sorey Fitness

Craving a brownie? You can make this healthy and delicious three-ingredient chocolate protein mug cake in two minutes! 

26. Paleo Waffles & Breakfast Bar - Cook at Home Mom

Collagen adds protein to these paleo waffles without affecting their soft, fluffy texture.

27. Vegan Fudgy Chocolate Protein Brownies - Hungry Hobby

Want a healthy dessert option or super chocolatey snack? These vegan fudgy chocolate protein brownies are what velvety rich chocolate dreams are made of, and they are top eight free so that everyone can enjoy them!

28. Peanut Butter Pumpkin Energy Bites - Sumptuous Spoonfuls

Full of fiber and protein, one or two of these energy bites are enough to give you a long-lasting burst of energy and they’re super easy to make! As always, make sure you use gluten free oats.

29. High Protein Berry Crumble - Diabetes Strong 

Use gluten free oats to whip up this perfect healthy breakfast or snack!

30. Keto Protein Chaffle with Salted Caramel Collagen Syrup - Keto Focus 

Enjoy this easy low carb waffle made using protein powder, egg and cheese!

31. Keto Buckeyes (Vegan, Refined Sugar Free) - Peel with Zeal

These protein Buckeyes are a fun twist on the classic peanut butter and chocolate candy. They are great for a mid-day snack or a quick breakfast on the go.

32. Simple Cacao Berries Smoothie - Refresh My Health

This protein powder smoothie is loaded with all the things that your body needs on a daily basis. Plus it’s very easy to make, has a creamy texture and a natural cacao taste that you’ll love.

33. Gluten Free Banana Walnut Muffins (Vegan) - Good For You Gluten Free

These vegan and gluten-free banana walnut muffins are moist, soft and have that gluten-y texture you crave without the gluten.

34. Chocolate Peanut Butter Protein Brownies (Vegan) - Casey the College Celiac 

These chocolate peanut butter protein brownies are gooey and full of chocolate and peanut butter flavor, but also vegan, high in protein and free from added sugar besides what's in the protein powder.

35. Chocolate Chia Protein Pudding (Vegan) - Running on Real Food

This Chocolate Chia Protein Pudding is light, smooth, thick and creamy just like delicious chocolate mousse. It takes just two minutes to prepare so before you know it, you’ll be digging into this protein-packed breakfast, snack or dessert.

The Bottom Line of Finding Yummy Gluten Free Protein Powder Recipes for Breakfast and Dessert

If you're also looking to increase your protein intake and want to give gluten free protein powder recipes a try, I hope this round-up gives you some yummy inspiration! Whether you're using vegan vanilla protein powder, collagen powder or your favorite paleo protein powder, there are certainly plenty of delicious protein powder recipes out there as options - and I can't wait to hear what's your favorite.

So let me know in the comments - do you use protein powder regularly? If so, what's your favorite way to eat it? My top three are probably smoothies, mug cakes and protein balls!