Birthday Cake Batter Protein Balls (Print)
Soft vanilla protein balls with rainbow sprinkles capturing classic birthday cake batter flavor. No-bake and ready in minutes.
# What You’ll Need:
→ 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 (dairy or plant-based)
→ Add-ins
09 - 3 tbsp rainbow sprinkles, plus extra for coating
# How To Make:
01 - In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the protein powder, oat flour, coconut flour, and sea salt until evenly blended.
02 - Add the almond butter, maple syrup, and vanilla extract to the dry mixture. Mix thoroughly until a crumbly, dough-like consistency forms.
03 - Gradually add milk, 1 tablespoon at a time, mixing continuously until the dough becomes firm yet pliable and holds its shape when pressed.
04 - Gently fold in the rainbow sprinkles until distributed throughout the dough, being careful not to overmix.
05 - Roll the dough into 1-inch balls using your hands. Optionally, coat each ball by rolling in additional sprinkles for decoration.
06 - Arrange the balls on a parchment-lined baking sheet and refrigerate for a minimum of 30 minutes to firm before serving.
# Expert Tips:
01 -
- Tastes exactly like licking the cake batter spoon without the raw egg worry
- Ready in 15 minutes and disappears even faster
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- Protein powder brands vary wildly in absorbency. Start with less milk than you think you need.
- These taste infinitely better after sitting overnight. The oat flour softens and the sprinkles marry into the dough.
03 -
- Wet your hands slightly before rolling to prevent sticking
- Use a cookie scoop for uniform balls that look professionally made