Birthday Cake Batter Protein Balls (Printable)
Soft no-bake vanilla protein balls with rainbow sprinkles capture nostalgic birthday cake batter flavor in 15 minutes.
# What You 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
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 Make:
01 - In a large bowl, whisk together the protein powder, oat flour, coconut flour, and sea salt until well blended.
02 - Add the almond butter, maple syrup, and vanilla extract to the dry mixture. Mix thoroughly until a crumbly dough consistency forms.
03 - Gradually incorporate milk, adding 1 tablespoon at a time, mixing until the dough becomes firm yet pliable and holds its shape when pressed.
04 - Gently fold in the rainbow sprinkles until evenly distributed throughout the dough.
05 - Shape the dough into 1-inch balls using your hands. Optionally roll each ball in additional sprinkles for exterior decoration.
06 - Arrange the balls on a parchment-lined baking sheet and refrigerate for a minimum of 30 minutes to allow them to set properly.
# Expert Tips:
01 -
- They taste exactly like licking the cake batter spoon, minus the raw egg guilt and plus 6 grams of protein per pop
- My toddler nephew and my gym rat friend both request these, which is basically the highest endorsement possible
02 -
- The dough will feel impossibly dry at first, but keep mixing and adding milk gradually, it transforms like magic
- Overmixing the sprinkles turns them into streaks of color instead of the confetti effect we want
03 -
- Wet your hands slightly before rolling to prevent sticking
- Room temperature nut butter mixes much easier than refrigerated