Description
Delight in these Birthday Cake Protein Balls, a fun and nutritious snack that combines the sweet essence of birthday cake with a boost of protein. Perfect for a quick energy fix, these no-bake treats use protein powder, oat flour, nut butter, and colorful sprinkles for a festive, delicious bite that’s easy to make and enjoy anytime.
Ingredients
Scale
Dry Ingredients
- 1 cup Vanilla protein powder (Use whey or plant-based)
- 1 cup Oat flour (Can be swapped with almond flour for a grain-free version)
- 1 pinch Salt
Wet Ingredients
- 1/2 cup Cashew or almond butter (Sunflower butter works for a nut-free option)
- 1/4 cup Honey or maple syrup (Maple syrup makes it vegan-friendly)
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract (Delivers the true “birthday cake” essence)
- 1/2 teaspoon Almond extract (A dash brings out the signature bakery aroma)
- 3–4 tablespoons Milk of choice (Any plant or dairy milk works)
Add-ins
- 1/2 cup Rainbow sprinkles (Choose naturally colored or vegan sprinkles if needed)
Instructions
- Combine dry ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together the vanilla protein powder, oat flour, and salt until the mixture is smooth and free of lumps.
- Add wet ingredients: Incorporate the cashew or almond butter, honey or maple syrup, vanilla extract, and almond extract. Mix well until a thick dough starts to form.
- Adjust dough consistency: Gradually pour in milk one tablespoon at a time, stirring continuously, until the dough is soft, tacky, and easy to roll without being sticky.
- Fold in sprinkles: Gently stir in the rainbow sprinkles, taking care not to overmix to preserve their vibrant colors.
- Form the balls: Using about 1 tablespoon of dough per ball, roll between your hands to form smooth, round balls. Place them on a parchment-lined plate.
- Chill: Refrigerate the plate with the balls for at least 30 minutes to allow them to firm up and develop the perfect texture.
- Serve and enjoy: Snack on them right away, share with friends, or pack for an on-the-go treat—no utensils needed!
Notes
- For a grain-free version, replace oat flour with almond flour.
- Use sunflower butter instead of nut butter for a nut-free option.
- Opt for maple syrup instead of honey to make these balls vegan-friendly.
- Choose naturally colored or vegan sprinkles to keep the recipe aligned with dietary restrictions.
- Store the protein balls in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to one week.
- Feel free to customize the protein powder flavor to your taste preferences.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: No-bake, Mixing, Chilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 protein ball
- Calories: 110
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 60 mg
- Fat: 6 g
- Saturated Fat: 1 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 9 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 7 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
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