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The viral four-ingredient frozen protein s’mores trend has taken TikTok by storm. After trying them (with a patriotic twist), they are the only dessert I’m “cooking” for the Fourth of July this year!

A hand holds a s'more ice cream sandwich with berries; more sandwiches and berries sit on a wooden board below.

A Protein Spin on a Nostalgic Treat

Protein has been the darling of 2025, so it was only a matter of time until social media figured out a way to combine it with one of the most quintessential summer desserts, s’mores.

The health swap here is the “marshmallow” layer, which is replaced with an 8-ounce tub of whipped topping (many influencers use Cocowhip to keep it vegan, but good ol’ CoolWhip works just as nicely), folded together with 1/2 cup protein powder.

  • In the freezer, the mixture takes on a fluffy, slightly stretchy, and unmistakably marshmallow-y quality.
  • It softens up the graham crackers just enough to make them sliceable and reminiscent of an ice cream sandwich cookie.
  • A layer of melted chocolate provides a crunchy counterpoint.

As with most social media recipe trends, I went into it skeptical, but after taking a bite, I was SOLD.

The frozen protein s’mores were creamy, crunchy, actually satisfied my sweettooth and above all else: tasted like the nostalgic campfire treat.

A bowl of creamy cool whip and protein powder topped with berries

Giving Frozen S’mores a Patriotic Twist

With record-setting heat waves scorching the U.S., I can’t think of a better excuse to try these frozen s’mores bars.

BUT, in case you need further convincing, consider my red, white, and blue variation your must-make dessert for the Fourth (especially if you wouldn’t dream of turning on the oven for Flag Cake).

For a patriotic version, simply fold 1 1/2 cups of mixed fresh blueberries and raspberries into the whipped topping.

Each bite bursts with festive color, and the flavor of the berries makes these feel even more summery.

Pull these out of your freezer, pass them around, and watch your guests sigh with happiness.

How to Make Them

You’ll Need

  • 1 (8-ounce) container whipped topping, such as Cocowhip or CoolWhip
  • 1/2 cup (56g) protein powder—I used Toasted Marshmallow, which was too perfect (use WELLPLATED for 10% off!), but vanilla is great too
  • 1 1/2 cups blueberries, raspberries, diced strawberries, or a mix—I did half blueberries, half raspberries
  • 8 graham cracker sheets
  • 3.5 ounces dark chocolate, melted—I used 72%

Instructions

A bowl of whipped topping and protein powder with a spoon, next to graham crackers and chocolate, on a wooden board.

Stir together the whipped topping and protein powder. You can dump the topping into a bowl (tidiest option), or mix directly in the tub. If you mix in the tub, stir down the whip first to remove some of the air or you’ll make a mess. Stir in the berries.

Rectangular graham crackers lined up in a white baking dish with parchment paper on a wooden board.

Arrange the first layer of graham crackers. Line an 8×10-inch (or similar) baking dish with parchment paper. Arrange a layer of graham crackers across the bottom.

A rectangular dessert with a chocolate topping sits in a white baking dish lined with parchment paper.

Pour the melted chocolate on top. Spread it into an even layer.

A rectangular dessert with whipped cream and berries in a white baking dish lined with parchment paper.

Add the whipped topping, then the final graham cracker layer. Spread the whipped topping all the way to the edges and don’t worry if some of the melted chocolate seeps out.

Eight graham cracker ice cream sandwiches with berry filling arranged on parchment paper.

Freeze for 1 hour. Slice and DEVOUR! Store in the freezer

Five graham cracker sandwiches filled with whipped cream, blueberries, and raspberries are stacked on a white plate.

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Hi, I'm Erin Clarke, and I'm fearlessly dedicated to making healthy food that's affordable, easy-to-make, and best of all DELISH. I'm the author and recipe developer here at wellplated.com and of The Well Plated Cookbook. I adore both sweets and veggies, and I am on a mission to save you time and dishes. WELCOME!

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  1. Tried these out last night and I gotta say, they’re pretty addictive. I wasn’t sure how the whipped topping and protein powder would go together, but it actually worked. Light, a little sweet, and the berries added a nice pop. Thank you for sharing!

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    1. Hi Alexandra! I’ve only used fresh fruit, but it seems like it should work. If you decide to experiment, I’d love to know how it goes!

  2. I’ve never had a snore before but I’m planning to make a batch sometime this year. But for now, it’s summer and fresh fruit is so abundant right now, so I’d like to make this dessert but I don’t have protein powder but I see that Walmart sells it but if they don’t I’m fairly sure Amazon does. However, I don’t use protein powder nor do I see a use for if I bought a this container of it.
    Anything I could substitute for the protein powder.?

    1. Hi Laurie, I haven’t tried to substitute it but I did some research and it looks like you could try either marshmallow cream, vanilla pudding mix, or Greek yogurt. Let me know if you decide to experiment and how it goes!

  3. I made these for a sweet treat and we loved the the combination of flavors! I used cinnamon graham crackers and a sugar-free cheesecake pudding mix instead of protein powder since I had those on hand–they still came out delish!

  4. I made this mostly out of curiosity but ended up really liking it. They are a nice little snack to have in the freezer. Not super sweet, which I actually prefer. I used a mix of raspberries and blueberries, and it worked really well with the dark chocolate.

  5. Tried this after seeing it on Instagram and it’s definitely one of the better ‘healthier’ dessert recipes I’ve tried. It’s not overly sweet, and I like that you can customize the fruit. The only thing I’d change is letting it freeze a bit longer next time for a firmer slice

  6. Made these this week with chocolate protein powder + fresh chopped strawberries and absolutely love them! Such a simple and delicious recipe, thank you!

    A hand holds a homemade ice cream sandwich with visible strawberry pieces over a white dish of more sandwiches.

  1. Tried these out last night and I gotta say, they’re pretty addictive. I wasn’t sure how the whipped topping and protein powder would go together, but it actually worked. Light, a little sweet, and the berries added a nice pop. Thank you for sharing!

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