I Tried TikTok's Viral High-Protein Vegan Desserts

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I'm constantly looking for ways to sneak protein into my diet because lately ya girl is in the gym and I'm trying to build some MUSCLE and who doesn't love a lil or a LOT of a sweet treat. There's some good variety here and I hope you find something to satisfy your sweet tooth.
Coffee Chocolate Mousse
Protein per serve 19gr
INGREDIENTS (makes 3 small jars or 2 medium ones)
300gr block silken tofu
90gr melted dark chocolate
1 Tbsp hemp seeds
5gr instant coffee (feel free to add more if you like coffee flavour)
Sweetener optional (2 tbsp maple syrup should do) but recommended if 1) you use chocolate that is 80%- 90% cocoa 2) are a sweet tooth.
My adjustments:
+3 tbsp hemp seeds (10 tbsp)
+239g silken tofu (36g) or whole package
46g total, 23g protein per serve)
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PEANUT BUTTER BERRY CRUMBLE:
OG: 72g - 18g per serve
My version: (added 62g protein) total:134g 33.5 per serve
Berry Base:
- 3 & 1/2 Cups Frozen Raspberries
- 5 Chopped Medjool Dates - 2g
- 2 Tbsp Lemon Juice
Peanut Oatmeal Topping:
- 1 Cup Rolled Oats - 27g
- 1/4 Cup Peanut Butter - 28g
- 1 & 1/2 Tbsp Oat Milk
- 1 Tbsp Protein Powder (Optional)
- 1 Tsp Cinnamon
- 1 Tsp Vanilla Extract
MY MODIFICATIONS:
+48g protein powder (24 in base & 24 in oatmeal)
+6 tbsp peanut butter (42g)
+2 1/2 tbsp soy milk
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High-Protein Quinoa Brownies
QUINOA PROTEIN BROWNIE - Total: 41g
PLANT PROTEIN EPV: Protein per portion gr6
My adjustments:
+2 tbsp pb (14g)
+1 scoop protein powder (24g)
79g total, 9g per serve
INGREDIENTS:
120gr dry quinoa (15g)
100gr cashew yogurt -3g
90gr overripe banana
9gr flaxseed + enough water to turn into a slurry (2g)
40gr cocoa powder
40gr maple syrup
50gr peanut butter (21g)
1 tsp baking powder
1 tsp vanilla extract
Chocolate chips to taste
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Time Code:
0:00 - Intro
1:38 - Coffee Chocolate Silken Tofu Mousse
6:03 - Lumen
7:21 - Raspberry & Peanut Butter Crumble
12:44 - Quinoa Protein Brownies

[@MerleONeal]

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[@michaelchang5386]

hey merle i want a part 2 high viral vegan desserts videos so much ok biggest of your work love u

[@user-sw7js4jw7v]

just a quick note. The whole “complete/incomplete protein” thing is based on old/long since debunked science from decades ago. The only “food” that doesn’t have all the essential amino acids in some amount is gelatin which is missing tryptophan. As long as you are eating a wide variety of plant foods you are getting all the amino acids you need.

[@lemon7107]

plant iron and animal iron will NEVER be the same, neither will vitamin A from animal foods

[@bodyofhope]

You could alter the fruit cobbler/crumble by blending up the dates with the lemon juice and a few berries, and then pour the mixure over your berries. Mix together. That's your natural sweetener! This way, your dates will be distributed throughout, instead of only getting a good bite here and there, every bite will be sweet and delicious ❤

[@MerleONeal]

GENIUS

[@Bek_burks]

Okay but can we get an entire episode dedicated to trying a bunch of different vegan salad dressing recipes ?! i’m trying to get into my salad era and everyone knows a salad is only as good as its dressing.. and I need some inspiration 😮‍💨 🙏

[@sammybalamby]

love the fact that you rocked the prairie mom aesthetic and the preppy school boy aesthetic in the same video & the fact they both look so natural & amazing on you !!

[@MerleONeal]

omg you're so KIND

[@sammybalamby]

🫶🏼

[@MrMcBeardsly]

Merle, I just adore you! Would love to see a series around delicious vegan mocktails for the summer!

[@MerleONeal]

o0o00ooo0o mocktailssssss

[@ilovecheesecakee]

The way I SCREAMED when you said Vox Machina. It’s an adaptation from the show Critical Role and I am OBSESSED. I’m so happy that you’re watching it. Also yay for the recipes 😍

[@tvalid880]

That's not silken, it's more like a soft/medium. Silken is coagulated in its own container, so it should fully fit the container with no water around it. It will look more like a custard when you open it. Simple Truth at Kroger sells it pretty widely, I think. That being said, it's good to know it still turns out great with a firmer tofu!

[@julieblair7472]

I've watched The Jazzy Vegetarian make it with firm, curdy tofu but she uses a Vitamix. It shocked me.

[@MerleONeal]

It worked just fine!

[@drusillawinters212]

@@MerleONeal It would be different if you used silken.

[@NumbaoneGuy]

Silken tofu also comes in many containers. In some grocery stores they’re even in tubes, and soaked in water like normal tofu.

[@LindsayOLeary]

I love that you were as surprised as we are when Aria liked the mousse as much as he did 😅

[@Litheriel]

Legend of Vox Machina is INCREDIBLE! I watched CR's campaign 1 live streams years ago and absolutely adore the animated series. The next season can't come soon enough 😤😤

[@MerleONeal]

I can't get enough of the show now!

[@ErenAngiolini]

@@MerleONeal Also, you were right: it IS D&D! It's based on a Twitch show called Critical Role, where a bunch of voice actors play D&D together! It's awesome! Highly recommend! :D

[@crippledchic9956]

MERLE YOUR DRESS IS ADORABLE AND I LOVE IT

[@kathryncampos8481]

Love the silken tofu recipes 😊 also that dress is vintage fabulousness!

[@umafa1645]

Very interesting video Merle, gave me some inspiration! Please make a part 2 (:

[@Sincyn241]

I love using the peppermint chocolate pieces that are usually available round the holidays for the chocolate tofu mousse. It’s a fantastic combo, if you like mint, but I wonder if other flavored chips would work, too? Butterscotch? White chocolate? Peanut butter & chocolate? Maybe chocolate with caramel or other flavor of instant coffee?

[@dandles2010]

I love these videos. I'll bet the chocolate mousse would be great with a layer of peanut butter. The first two looked fantastic, the brownies looked like something I would try. Thanks!

[@MerleONeal]

OMG yesss peanut butter with the mousse

[@masdanar9321]

Im late... Im to busy to check notification.. but i always support my girl merle ❤

[@Alexhaskins]

Please do more of these high protein recipes!!!

[@MerleONeal]

Try and stop me!!!💃🏻

[@sunny5ma]

Oh i love our reigning vegan queen!! You are too funny!!! I loved this! And it is always so good to see Aria!! Even if just for a minute. Can't wait for the next one!! Ciao for now❤❤❤😉💖💖🥰

[@justin_g_smith]

Okay I wish I’d enjoyed that brownie more, but the rest of these look divine!

[@maryamquadri2443]

kzbin.infoSg3F54Kwbzg?si=DAJqzvmJoep40AnF Vegan Snicker bar dessert ( I thought u could add peanut butter and chocolate protein powder to amp the protein)

[@DougCoughler]

Vox Machina? The ears of a million Critters perked up at the mention of their most beloved fandom! "Critters" are fans of "Critical Role", the company that raised US$11 million on Kickstarter to bring their D&D campaign to animated form. Critical Role is "a bunch of nerdy-ass voice actors who play Dungeons and Dragons". The series is fairly true to their actual D&D game. They've confirmed a third season, and their second campaign "The Mighty Nien" is also going to be animated. All to say, if it reminds you of "D&D, Baldur's Gate universe", that because it is totally that.

[@Kx____]

you need to try the tofu mousse with pb2, more protein and it's so delicious. the amount you add is very personal, i add quite a bit because i love it. but it's a must try

[@davidvllr]

A Merle video is everything i needed for today tbh

[@alexgayson1119]

saaaaame hahaha!

[@bodyofhope]

Same same! 😂

[@emetatron]

If you make the raspberry crumble again, try the topping from Forks Over Knives Apple-Raspberry Crisp. It's insanely good - has almond butter in it so MORE PROTEIN

[@MerleONeal]

WOAHHHH thank you gotta check this out!

[@Tashaaaa19]

1. Love your dress 🍓 2. Those all looked so good 😋 3. Need to try them all 😊 4. You’re amazing and I enjoy watching all of your videos ❤️

[@MerleONeal]

Bless ya, Tasha

[@dressupworkout]

Chocolate-Covered Katie's chocolate tofu pie was the first "healthy" dessert I ever made... and it remains the secret staple of family gatherings. They still don't know it's vegan or made of tofu! 🤫

[@supernova622]

Her cookie dough dip is fucking life changing

[@amberdaze7892]

was not expecting the vox machina mention omg i nearly screamed

[@sethorlando]

High Protien, love it!

[@katielouise210]

10 seconds in and merle i have to say, your dress is gorgeous and you look amazing!!

[@MerleONeal]

Thank you so much, Katie!!!!!

[@HedvigKilander-sv9sf]

Hey, I loveeee your dress! The silhouette and the pattern….like OMGGGGG❤️

[@MerleONeal]

Thank you so much!!

[@dustyoldhat]

Merel do you have an editor or do you do your own editing? Either way it's good work

[@bethaniejify]

You can’t use coffee grounds in place of instant. You’d have to use a coffee syrup or small amount of cold press concentrate. The grounds will just make it….chewy?

[@MarlaSingersCancer]

I saw that silken tofu mousse going around and as someone who wants more protein (and iron) and loves chocolate I didn't try it because I was sooo skeptical that it could be delicious enough for the effort, so I'm going to finally have to try it now and try not to make it my entire life.

[@NeccoWecco]

The tofu mousse looks great!

[@MerleONeal]

sooo easy too!

[@elifgoktas6362]

clicked so fast when I read high protein and vegan, love it!! ❤

[@MerleONeal]

Hope you like it!

[@surrealchemist]

I think a Ninja Creami is a good investment if you wanna make protein ice cream. You can use non-dairy milk, whatever protein you want, avocados, flavor it however you want.

[@juliabishop1408]

Merle is a BG3 fan! Yay!❤😁

[@MerleONeal]

I am obsessed

[@dustyoldhat]

Your hair looks so cool in this, it's kind of a hip shag

[@M3g840]

Try black bean brownies. They’re amazing!

[@marmoth9786]

mmmm i need to make my own silken tofu just to make this mousse!

[@lindsayweatherwife]

Bean dip lol 😂

[@desertedxmind315]

I wonder if you could use the chocolate mousse as like a pie filling, or for cheesecake

[@cdocenko]

Yaaaaaaaas I'm happy to see another Critical Role fan :) Vox Machina is fantastic, as is the Mighty Nein (if you want to listen to the podcast)

[@Truecrimeresearcher224]

I love watching these videos cause you are a vegan that doesn’t get in your face about it. You say it’s your choice. I’m not fully vegan I’m trying to go back to vegetarian. But I gotta try these but I have no idea where to get silken tofu cause I’m in a small town

[@MerleONeal]

The tofu I used wasn't even fully silken!! if you just have plain ole tofu that should work, maybe add a lil water/ plant based milk

[@Truecrimeresearcher224]

@@MerleONeal that’s a good idea. I might have to do some pre mashing too. I got a 20 dollar blender from walmart

[@VK-ql2jk]

Do you have an asian Store nearby?

[@Truecrimeresearcher224]

@@VK-ql2jk I don’t unfortunately

[@ivylovesrunning]

Maybe add stevia into the crumble/conbler to give it an even sweetness without bumping up the calories or adding harmful sode effects.

[@cheryljohnson1618]

Where did you get that dress?! It’s super cute!

[@Kelly-uw2kb]

I’m not even vegan, just follow for the good vibes ❤

[@geminicatluvr]

I LOVE VOX MACHINA!!

[@Rigspelt4ever]

Ayyyyy Vox Machina shoutout!!! Love this show, my bf watched the DND campaign that it's based on live back in the day and loves it too! You could check out Critical Role if you need more dnd fun. 👀

[@ellefirebrand]

This dress is amazing.

[@MerleONeal]

Thank you

[@kyrasmith4975]

Take a shot every time Merle says “protein”

[@CheesyMonotone]

Pumpkin is a fruit! :D

[@pagirl913.]

MERLE!!! 😘🤗

[@alexgayson1119]

is it possible for me to replace the Banana with Sweet potatoes and Add a Little bit of vegan milk to substitute the Yogurt, in the last recipe?

[@jasmingovers4403]

Those look cool

[@radhikam6878]

High protein, low protein or no protein, dessert all the way! 🤤

[@MerleONeal]

you know it

[@kklismeta]

7:45 Merle, you were onto something, because pumpkin is technically a berry 😄

[@MerleONeal]

oh DANG! that is the funnest fact I've heard all day

[@bodyofhope]

​@@MerleONeal ready for another fun fact? A banana is a berry too! ☝️🤓

[@ks20227]

Cool recipes. My doctor was more concerned about my b12 and vitamin D. Fortunately, my protein has never been a problem for me.

[@MerleONeal]

That's great! Yeah I take supplements for those!

[@ks20227]

B12 supplements don’t agree with me for some weird reason so I get the shot. What’s your favorite vitamin D supplement? I’m struggling to find one that works well.

[@kyra8726]

I'd love to have high protein food but without protein powder! :)))

[@MerleONeal]

coming up!

[@dilemmaemmadingdong]

Hi merle! Could you add the recipes and adjustments you made to the description? Im not seeing them there :,(

[@MerleONeal]

They are in there now!!

[@dilemmaemmadingdong]

@@MerleONeal thank you!!

[@darcybhaiwala7057]

MERLE WATCHES THE LEGEND OF VOX MACHINA. MY WORLDS COMBINE. CRITICAL ROLE HAS A COOKBOOK OF THE FOOD IN EXANDRIA. I sense a Critter in the making . . .

[@MerleONeal]

The show is so goooooood

[@darcybhaiwala7057]

@@MerleONeal MERLE COMMENTED ON MY COMMENT I AM TOTALLY OKAY Gilmore is King

[@sharonknorr1106]

Easy Bake Oven cakes - nothing better and amazing, yes, a light bulb.

[@katerinaneprasova2939]

I love that dress!

[@MerleONeal]

thank you!!!

[@NZKiwi87]

Our microwaves beeped in unison girl 😂

[@MerleONeal]

we are in SYNC

[@sarahhendrickson9795]

Me every time with a recipe… oh this is good, 300g… well no actually I’m going to change this amount, and this ingredient and I don’t have this so sub that 😂😂😂

[@taniaallan5702]

I’d love to see some Ninja Creami recipes 😊

[@evandelegeane7596]

Oh man!! Do you have a Creami? I've been debating for way over a year now and decided to get one with the May Pay! I saw some recipes from the KZbin Whole Food Plant Based...she made a butter pecan that SOLD ME! Try to find it.

[@taniaallan5702]

@@evandelegeane7596 they are awesome. You can make a frozen treat out of anything almost.

[@maxxiehell]

Take a shot every time Merle says the word Portein 🍻

[@MerleONeal]

PROTEEEEEEEIN

[@maxxiehell]

@@MerleONeal now I have to take another shot 🥃 luv u ❤️

[@ChoraNym]

o0o0o....that crumble. Tyty.

[@MerleONeal]

It is UNREAL

[@zachcain2639]

Love all your content but just for the record, coconut oil shouldn’t be considered a healthy fat. It’s fine as an indulgence, but it’s the most potent source of saturated fat of all vegan foods, which means it will raise your LDL (bad) cholesterol. Coconut oil and palm oil are the only foods I avoid (aside from animal products obviously)

[@Blue70712]

I was thinking the same! And it's quite interesting that it's in so many "healthy" recipes

[@FilmMusicEDMLover]

I didn't know TJs had silken tofu!

[@evandelegeane7596]

I'm not sure that was!! But it worked..

[@MerleONeal]

It doesn't really, but this soft tofu worked!!

[@drusillawinters212]

Coconut oil is NOT a healthy fat. From the Mayo Clinic "Myth: Coconut oil is a heart-healthy cooking alternative. The argument: Coconut oil is extremely high in saturated fat - about 50 percent more than butter, even. But despite that saturated fat is known to raise cholesterol levels, linked with heart disease risk, proponents believe that some saturated fats in coconut oil (called medium-chain triglycerides) are less harmful and may actually raise levels of beneficial HDL cholesterol. The reality: Coconut oil has been shown to raise cholesterol levels - the good and the bad kinds - more than other plant-based oils like olive or canola. And in truth, medium-chain triglycerides make up only a small amount of the fatty acids in coconut oil. Plus, while other heart-healthy fats like olive oil, canola oil, or omega-3 fatty acids in nuts and seafood have been supported by a large body of evidence, coconut oil's supposed benefits still haven't been proved in large-scale human research."

[@user-sw7js4jw7v]

Yep coconut oil is pretty awful for you. Tropical oils like coconut and palm are solid at room temp which is a giveaway(high saturated fat content). That’s also a reason they are used so often in packaged/processed food.

[@bodyofhope]

I never got on the coconut oil train bc it seemed obvious it was a saturated fat. I've stayed with good 'ol EVOO, I just buy better quality olive oil now. Coconut oil is a better topical product for skin, but not taken internally.

[@juliet3176]

lol Merle you used regular tofu 🥲 not silken!!

[@dustyoldhat]

Generally if you eat a well balanced diet and get a decent amount of protein, and drink a smoothie with protein powder daily as a supplement (not a meal replacement) you shouldn't stress too much about protein, even if you're workin out.

[@Bladblazer420]

I just started watching vox machina!

[@MerleONeal]

YESSSS so good

[@badpiggies4926]

Also, chocolate is fruit!

[@partpartdieupark8889]

"Is this healthy? "🤨

[@sandrodellisanti1139]

I want Hi-Protein Water hahaha 😂

[@MerleONeal]

add some protein powder in there :)

[@julieblair7472]

With dessert it's not about it being "healthy" it's about making an effort so it's not just empty calories.

[@currangill430]

Pumpkin is fruit

[@DoctorRevers]

Proteeeeeeeein!!!! My doctor said if I don’t eat proteeeeeeeeeein I will get sick and die right away. Ahhhhhhhh

[@MerleONeal]

Hey I'm weight trainin, pal!

[@DoctorRevers]

@@MerleONeal everyone is obsessed with protein. I know it’s probably good for the channel. Whatever gets people on the vegan train. You’re a good ambassador so I won’t complain.

[@acolhimentoveg]

👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏

[@evandelegeane7596]

I don't think TJs has Silken...does it!??

[@maddragonqueen_]

They do not 😂

[@MerleONeal]

No this was more like a soft- firm lol but it worked just fine!

[@evandelegeane7596]

@@MerleONeal It sure looked and sounded like it did!!

[@Dzzylizzy6590]

I’m genuinely convinced that half of your comment section watches you just so they can leave. I love you but followed by some stupid criticism.

[@MerleONeal]

Not totally sure if I understand what you mean

[@MerleONeal]

ohhh i re-read it and now I think I get what you're saying hahah

[@Leem.n]

I'm not vegan and tbh I don't think I can ever go full vegan, but so many of these recipes look so good and I wish I had the time and money to make them (broke college student lmao) I may not be able to ever go full vegan but I damn well wouldn't mind eating these vegan foods more than once in a while edit to add real quick that I live in a dorm most of the week and don't have most kitchen appliances to make these even if I had the ingredients (no blender, airfryer, or oven)

[@badpiggies4926]

I’m so angry! Tofu is so expensive were I live whyyyyyyyyy 😞

[@jessicazaytsoff1494]

A promo code giving me 100 dollars off means the product is over 100 dollars and thus is outside anything I would buy without a lot of research.

[@correlated22]

It's just... ugh, these don't look or sound good at all.