Description
These Birthday Cake Protein Balls are a sweet, healthy, and protein-packed snack perfect for a quick energy boost or a guilt-free treat. Made with vanilla protein powder, oat flour, nut butter, and colorful sprinkles, they combine fun birthday cake flavors with nutritious ingredients. No baking required, making them quick and easy to prepare.
Ingredients
Scale
Dry Ingredients
- 1 cup Vanilla protein powder (whey or plant-based)
- 1 cup Oat flour (can substitute almond flour for grain-free)
- 1 pinch Salt
Wet Ingredients
- 1/2 cup Cashew or almond butter (sunflower butter for nut-free)
- 1/4 cup Honey or maple syrup (maple syrup for vegan-friendly)
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon Almond extract
- 3-4 tablespoons Milk of choice (any plant or dairy milk)
Add-ins
- 1/2 cup Rainbow sprinkles (choose naturally colored or vegan if needed)
Instructions
- Combine dry ingredients: In a large bowl, mix the vanilla protein powder, oat flour, and salt, whisking 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 forms.
- Adjust dough consistency: Gradually add milk one tablespoon at a time, mixing after each addition until the dough is soft, tacky, rollable, but not sticky.
- Incorporate sprinkles: Gently fold in the rainbow sprinkles, taking care not to overmix so the colors remain vibrant.
- Form balls: Scoop out about 1 tablespoon of dough and roll it between your hands to form smooth balls. Place them on a parchment-lined plate.
- Chill: Refrigerate the protein balls for at least 30 minutes to firm up and set the texture.
- Serve: Enjoy your Birthday Cake Protein Balls as a healthy snack, perfect for sharing or packing for on-the-go.
Notes
- For a grain-free option, substitute oat flour with almond flour.
- Use sunflower butter instead of nut butter for a nut-free variation.
- Maple syrup can replace honey to make the recipe vegan-friendly.
- If the dough is too sticky, add a little more oat or almond flour; if too dry, add a bit more milk.
- Choose natural or vegan sprinkles to maintain dietary preferences.
- Store protein balls in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to one week.
