Birthday Cake Batter Protein Balls Recipe
These Birthday Cake Batter Protein Balls are a delicious and nutritious no-bake treat, perfect for a quick snack or a fun birthday party favor. Made with cashew butter, protein powder, and colorful sprinkles, they offer a fun cake batter flavor with added protein and healthy fats. Easy to prepare and store, these protein balls satisfy sweet cravings while keeping nutrition in mind.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 10 minutes
- Yield: 12-15 protein balls 1x
- Category: Snack
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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Wet Ingredients
- 1 cup cashew butter
- 2 tablespoons maple syrup or honey
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon almond extract (optional, but adds a cakey flavor)
Dry Ingredients
- 1/3 cup vanilla protein powder
- 1/3 cup oat flour
- Pinch of salt
Add-ins
- 3 tablespoons sprinkles (plus more for rolling)
Instructions
- Mix wet ingredients: In a bowl, combine the cashew butter, vanilla extract, almond extract, and maple syrup (or honey). Mix thoroughly until the mixture is smooth and well incorporated.
- Add dry ingredients: Add the vanilla protein powder, oat flour, and a pinch of salt to the wet mixture. Use a rubber spatula to combine everything well until a dough forms.
- Fold in sprinkles: Gently fold the sprinkles into the dough, distributing them evenly without overmixing.
- Scoop and roll: Using a tablespoon, scoop out portions of the dough and roll them into balls approximately 1 to 1 1/2 inches in diameter.
- Roll in additional sprinkles: For added decoration and texture, roll the protein balls in extra sprinkles if desired.
- Refrigerate: Place the protein balls in the fridge and store them for up to 2 weeks to maintain freshness and firmness.
Notes
- You can substitute almond butter or peanut butter for cashew butter if preferred.
- Use honey instead of maple syrup if you want a different natural sweetener.
- The almond extract is optional but gives a more authentic birthday cake flavor.
- These protein balls are best kept refrigerated to retain their shape and freshness.
- Feel free to customize by using different types of sprinkles or protein powders according to your dietary needs.
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