Birthday Cake Batter Protein Balls (Printable)
Soft, no-bake protein balls with nostalgic birthday cake flavor, colorful sprinkles, and vanilla. 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 tablespoons coconut flour
04 - 1/4 teaspoon sea salt
→ Wet Ingredients
05 - 1/2 cup natural almond butter (or cashew butter for milder flavor)
06 - 1/4 cup pure maple syrup
07 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
08 - 2-3 tablespoons milk of choice (dairy or plant-based)
→ Add-ins
09 - 3 tablespoons rainbow sprinkles (plus extra for rolling)
# How To Cook:
01 - In a large bowl, whisk together the protein powder, oat flour, coconut flour, and sea salt until evenly blended.
02 - Add the almond butter, maple syrup, and vanilla extract. Mix thoroughly until a crumbly dough consistency forms.
03 - Gradually incorporate milk, 1 tablespoon at a time, mixing until the dough becomes firm yet pliable and holds its shape when handled.
04 - Gently fold in the rainbow sprinkles until evenly distributed throughout the dough.
05 - Portion the dough and roll into 1-inch balls. Optionally coat each ball with additional sprinkles for decoration.
06 - Arrange the balls on a parchment-lined baking tray. Refrigerate for a minimum of 30 minutes to allow the mixture to set properly.
# Expert Suggestions:
01 -
- Tastes exactly like licking the cake batter spoon without any of the worry
- Ready in fifteen minutes flat with zero oven time required
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- The dough consistency varies wildly between protein powder brands so trust your hands over exact measurements
- These need to be stored in the fridge because the almond butter makes them soft at room temperature
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- Let the dough sit for five minutes after mixing before rolling to let the coconut flour hydrate fully
- Wet your hands slightly with water if the dough starts sticking to your palms while shaping