Birthday Cake Batter Protein Balls (Printable Format)
Soft, no-bake treats with birthday cake flavor, sprinkles, and vanilla. Ready 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 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)
# How-To Steps:
01 - Whisk together the protein powder, oat flour, coconut flour, and sea salt in a large bowl until evenly 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 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 until evenly distributed throughout the dough.
05 - Roll the dough into 1-inch balls, optionally coating each ball in extra sprinkles for decoration.
06 - Arrange the balls on a parchment-lined baking tray and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to firm up before serving.
# Expert Suggestions:
01 -
- They taste exactly like cake batter but pack six grams of protein each
- No baking required just mix, roll, and refrigerate
- The sprinkles make them impossibly cute for parties or afternoon snacks
02 -
- Coconut flour varies wildly between brands so go slowly with the milk
- Protein powder sweetness differs add maple syrup gradually to taste
- These taste even better after sitting overnight in the fridge
03 -
- Warm the almond butter slightly for easier mixing
- Use a cookie scoop for evenly sized balls