Delicious birthday cake batter protein balls packed with protein.

Birthday Cake Batter Protein Balls

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Why You’ll Love These Protein Balls

These Birthday Cake Batter Protein Balls are soft, sweet, colorful, and packed with protein for the perfect healthy snack or quick dessert. Made with simple no-bake ingredients and fun rainbow sprinkles, they taste like cake batter while still being nutritious and energy-boosting.

Ingredients

  • 1 cup oat flour
  • ½ cup vanilla protein powder
  • ¼ cup almond flour
  • ¼ cup maple syrup or honey
  • ¼ cup almond butter or cashew butter
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 2–3 tbsp milk of choice
  • 3 tbsp rainbow sprinkles

Instructions

  1. Mix dry ingredients
  2. In a bowl, combine oat flour, protein powder, and almond flour.
  3. Add wet ingredients
  4. Stir in maple syrup, nut butter, vanilla, and milk until dough forms.
  5. Fold in sprinkles
  6. Gently mix rainbow sprinkles into the dough.
  7. Roll into balls
  8. Scoop and roll into bite-sized balls.
  9. Chill
  10. Refrigerate for 20–30 minutes before serving.

How to Serve

  • Enjoy as a quick breakfast snack
  • Perfect post-workout treat 💪
  • Great for lunchboxes or meal prep
  • Serve chilled for best texture

Storage Tips

  • Store in fridge up to 1 week
  • Freeze up to 2 months
  • Keep in airtight container

Tips for Perfect Protein Balls

  • Add extra milk if mixture feels dry
  • Use high-quality vanilla protein powder for best flavor
  • Chill dough before rolling if sticky
  • Use naturally colored sprinkles for a healthier option

Variations

  • Add white chocolate chips 🍫
  • Use peanut butter instead of almond butter
  • Make chocolate birthday cake version with cocoa powder
  • Add chia seeds or flaxseed for extra nutrition

FAQs

Are these protein balls healthy?

Yes! They’re packed with protein, fiber, and healthy fats.

Do they need baking?

Nope — completely no-bake and easy to make.

Can I make them vegan?

Absolutely! Use plant-based protein powder and maple syrup.

Birthday Cake Batter Protein Balls

These soft and sweet protein balls taste like cake batter while being nutritious and packed with protein, perfect for a healthy snack or dessert.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 12 balls
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 120
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Dry Ingredients
  • 1 cup oat flour
  • ½ cup vanilla protein powder Use high-quality for best flavor
  • ¼ cup almond flour
Wet Ingredients
  • ¼ cup maple syrup or honey Maple syrup for a vegan option
  • ¼ cup almond butter or cashew butter Can substitute with peanut butter
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 2-3 tbsp milk of choice Add extra if mixture is dry
Extras
  • 3 tbsp rainbow sprinkles Use naturally colored for a healthier option

Method
 

Preparation
  1. In a bowl, combine oat flour, vanilla protein powder, and almond flour.
  2. Stir in maple syrup, almond butter, vanilla extract, and milk until a dough forms.
  3. Gently mix rainbow sprinkles into the dough.
  4. Scoop and roll the mixture into bite-sized balls.
  5. Refrigerate for 20–30 minutes before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 120kcalCarbohydrates: 12gProtein: 5gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 1gSodium: 30mgFiber: 2gSugar: 4g

Notes

Store in the fridge for up to 1 week or freeze for up to 2 months in an airtight container. Chill dough if it's sticky.

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