Birthday Cake Batter Protein Balls (Printable View)

Soft no-bake vanilla cake batter bites with rainbow sprinkles. Made with protein powder, almond butter, and oats for a guilt-free celebration treat.

# 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
06 - 1/4 cup pure maple syrup
07 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
08 - 2-3 tablespoons milk of choice

→ Add-ins

09 - 3 tablespoons rainbow sprinkles, plus extra for rolling

# How-To Steps:

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. Mix vigorously until a crumbly, uniform dough begins to form.
03 - Gradually incorporate milk, one tablespoon at a time, mixing continuously until dough achieves firm yet pliable consistency that holds its shape when pressed.
04 - Gently fold rainbow sprinkles into the dough using a spatula, distributing evenly throughout without overmixing.
05 - Portion dough into 1-inch balls using hands or a cookie scoop. Optionally roll each ball in additional sprinkles for decorative coating.
06 - Arrange formed balls on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Refrigerate for minimum 30 minutes to allow flavors to meld and texture to firm completely.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • They capture the exact taste of licking cake batter off the beaters without anyone telling you to stop
  • You can keep a batch in your fridge for when sugar cravings hit at midnight
02 -
  • Coconut flour varies wildly between brands so start with less milk than you think you need
  • The dough should feel like play dough, not cookie dough, before you start rolling
03 -
  • Room temperature almond butter mixes much more evenly than cold from the fridge
  • Let the rolled balls sit on the counter for 5 minutes before rolling in outer sprinkles so they stick better

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