Birthday Cake Batter Protein Balls (Print version)
Soft no-bake vanilla bites with rainbow sprinkles and nostalgic cake flavor. Protein-packed healthy snack ready in 15 minutes.
# What you'll need:
→ Dry Ingredients
01 - 1 cup vanilla protein powder
02 - 1 cup oat flour (certified gluten-free if needed)
03 - 2 tbsp coconut flour
04 - 1/4 tsp sea salt
→ Wet Ingredients
05 - 1/2 cup natural almond butter or cashew butter
06 - 1/4 cup pure maple syrup
07 - 1 tsp vanilla extract
08 - 2-3 tbsp milk of choice (dairy or plant-based)
→ Add-ins
09 - 3 tbsp rainbow sprinkles (plus extra for rolling)
# How to make it:
01 - Whisk together the protein powder, oat flour, coconut flour, and sea salt in a large bowl until evenly blended.
02 - Add the almond butter, maple syrup, and vanilla extract to the dry mixture. Mix thoroughly until a crumbly dough forms.
03 - Gradually add milk, 1 tablespoon at a time, mixing until the dough becomes firm but pliable and holds its shape without crumbling.
04 - Gently fold in the rainbow sprinkles until evenly distributed throughout the dough.
05 - Roll the dough into 1-inch balls. Optionally roll each ball in additional sprinkles for decoration.
06 - Place the balls on a parchment-lined baking tray and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes until firm.
# Expert suggestions:
01 -
- They taste exactly like licking the cake batter spoon without any of the worry
- Ready in 15 minutes and no baking required so you can satisfy cravings instantly
02 -
- Protein powders vary wildly in absorbency so you might need more or less milk than called for
- Letting the dough rest for 5 minutes before rolling makes everything come together more easily
03 -
- Process rolled oats in a blender if you cannot find oat flour
- Vegan sprinkles exist and work just as beautifully as conventional ones