Birthday Cake Batter Protein Balls (Print version)
Soft no-bake bites with birthday cake flavor, rainbow sprinkles, and vanilla. Ready in 15 minutes.
# Ingredient List:
→ 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
06 - 1/4 cup pure maple syrup
07 - 1 tsp vanilla extract
08 - 2-3 tbsp milk of choice
→ Add-ins
09 - 3 tbsp rainbow sprinkles, plus extra for rolling
# How To Make It:
01 - Whisk together protein powder, oat flour, coconut flour, and sea salt in a large mixing bowl until thoroughly blended.
02 - Add almond butter, maple syrup, and vanilla extract to the dry mixture. Stir until a crumbly dough consistency forms.
03 - Gradually incorporate milk, adding 1 tablespoon at a time, mixing until dough becomes firm yet pliable and holds its shape when pressed.
04 - Gently fold rainbow sprinkles into the dough, taking care to maintain their vibrant appearance.
05 - Roll dough into 1-inch balls. Optionally coat exterior with additional sprinkles for enhanced presentation.
06 - Arrange balls on parchment-lined baking sheet. Refrigerate for minimum 30 minutes to firm texture before serving.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- They taste exactly like licking the bowl when you were a kid
- No baking required so you can satisfy that cake craving in fifteen minutes flat
02 -
- Different protein powders absorb moisture differently so trust your hands more than the exact tablespoon measurements
- The dough should feel like playdough, not sticky cookie dough or dry crumbles that fall apart
03 -
- Let the dough sit for five minutes before rolling if it feels too soft, as the flours need time to absorb the liquid
- Work quickly when rolling so the warmth from your hands doesnt melt the nut butter and make everything sticky