Description
Delight in these colorful and nutritious Birthday Cake Protein Balls, a perfect no-bake snack packed with protein and a fun birthday cake flavor. Made with vanilla protein powder, oat flour, nut or seed butter, natural sweeteners, and bursting with vibrant rainbow sprinkles, these protein balls are ideal for a quick energy boost or a celebratory treat without any baking required.
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients
- 1 cup Vanilla protein powder (whey or plant-based)
- 1 cup Oat flour (or almond flour for grain-free)
- 1 pinch Salt
Wet Ingredients
- 1/2 cup Cashew or almond butter (or sunflower butter for nut-free)
- 1/4 cup Honey or maple syrup (maple syrup for vegan option)
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon Almond extract
- 3–4 tablespoons Milk of choice (plant-based or dairy)
Add-ins
- 1/2 cup Rainbow sprinkles (preferably naturally colored or vegan)
Instructions
- Preparation: Gather and measure all ingredients to ensure smooth assembly of the dough.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together the vanilla protein powder, oat flour, and a pinch of salt until the mixture is smooth and free of lumps.
- Add Wet Ingredients: Stir in the cashew or almond butter, honey or maple syrup, vanilla extract, and almond extract until a thick dough starts to form.
- Adjust Dough Consistency: Gradually pour in milk, one tablespoon at a time, mixing until the dough is soft, tacky, and easily rollable yet not sticky.
- Incorporate Sprinkles: Gently fold in the rainbow sprinkles carefully to maintain their vibrant colors and avoid overmixing.
- Form Balls: Scoop approximately one tablespoon of dough and roll it firmly between your hands to shape into balls. Place them on a parchment-lined plate.
- Chill: Refrigerate the protein balls on the tray for at least 30 minutes to allow them to set and firm up.
- Serve and Enjoy: Once chilled, enjoy your Birthday Cake Protein Balls as a snack or pack them for an on-the-go treat—no utensils required!
Notes
- For a grain-free version, substitute oat flour with almond flour.
- Use maple syrup instead of honey to keep the recipe vegan-friendly.
- Sunflower butter can be used instead of nut butters for a nut-free alternative.
- Choose natural or vegan-friendly sprinkles to avoid artificial colors and additives.
- Adjust the amount of milk to get the perfect dough consistency—soft but not sticky.
- Store protein balls in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
- These protein balls make a great quick breakfast, post-workout snack, or party treat.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: protein balls, birthday cake, no bake snack, healthy snack, protein snack, vegan option, gluten-free option
