Birthday Cake Batter Protein Balls (Printable Version)

Soft no-bake bites bursting with vanilla birthday cake flavor and colorful sprinkles. 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 for milder flavor)
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)

# Method:

01 - In a large bowl, whisk together the protein powder, oat flour, coconut flour, and sea salt until evenly distributed.
02 - Add the almond butter, maple syrup, and vanilla extract to the dry mixture. Mix thoroughly until a crumbly dough begins to form.
03 - Gradually add milk, 1 tablespoon at a time, mixing continuously until the dough becomes firm yet pliable and holds its shape when pressed.
04 - Gently fold in the rainbow sprinkles just until evenly distributed throughout the dough.
05 - Roll the dough into 1-inch balls using your hands. Optionally, roll each ball in extra sprinkles for decorative coating.
06 - Arrange the balls on a parchment-lined baking tray and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to firm up before serving.

# Chef's Tips:

01 -
  • They taste exactly like licking the cake batter spoon, minus the raw egg worry
  • Perfect for when you want something sweet but don't want to turn on the oven
02 -
  • The dough consistency changes as it sits, so what seems too dry might be perfect after five minutes of resting
  • Certain protein powders absorb more liquid than others, so you might need to adjust the milk amount
03 -
  • If your protein powder is already sweetened, reduce the maple syrup to 2 tablespoons
  • The rainbow sprinkles can bleed into the dough over time, so roll in them right before serving if you want them to look pristine

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