Birthday Cake Batter Protein Balls (Printable Version)

Soft no-bake bites with vanilla protein, almond butter, and rainbow sprinkles capturing nostalgic birthday cake flavors.

# 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 for milder flavor)
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 It:

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 consistency forms.
03 - Gradually incorporate milk, adding 1 tablespoon at a time, while mixing continuously. Stop when the dough becomes firm yet pliable and holds its shape when pressed.
04 - Gently fold in the rainbow sprinkles, being careful not to overmix which could cause sprinkles to break.
05 - Portion the dough and roll into uniform 1-inch balls. Optionally roll each ball in additional sprinkles for exterior decoration.
06 - Arrange the balls on a parchment-lined baking tray and refrigerate for a minimum of 30 minutes to allow the mixture to set completely.

# Expert Suggestions:

01 -
  • They taste exactly like licking the cake batter spoon, but with enough protein to actually power you through your afternoon
  • The texture is soft and chewy, never dry or chalky like some protein balls can be
02 -
  • Different protein powders absorb moisture differently, so trust your hands over the exact measurements
  • If the dough feels too sticky after adding the wet ingredients, let it sit for 5 minutes to let the coconut flour work
03 -
  • Warm the almond butter slightly for easier mixing if it has been sitting in the refrigerator
  • Use a cookie scoop to get perfectly uniform balls without sticky hands

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