Birthday Cake Batter Protein Balls (Printer-Friendly)

Soft, no-bake treats bursting with nostalgic birthday cake flavor, colorful sprinkles, and vanilla. Ready in just 15 minutes.

# What You'll Need:

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

05 - 1/2 cup natural almond butter (or cashew butter for milder flavor)

06 - 1/4 cup pure maple syrup

07 - 1 tsp vanilla extract

08 - 2–3 tbsp milk of choice (dairy or plant-based)

09 - 3 tbsp rainbow sprinkles (plus extra for rolling)

01 - In a large 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. Mix until a crumbly dough forms throughout.

03 - Gradually add milk, 1 tablespoon at a time, mixing until the dough becomes firm but pliable and holds its shape when pressed.

04 - Gently fold in the sprinkles until evenly distributed without crushing them.

05 - Roll the dough into 1-inch balls. If desired, roll each ball in extra sprinkles for decoration.

06 - Place the balls on a parchment-lined tray and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes until firm.

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They satisfy that cake batter craving without turning on the oven or dirtying multiple bowls
The protein keeps you full while the sprinkles make everything feel like a celebration

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Dough consistency varies between protein powder brands, so trust your hands over the exact measurements
If your mixture is too crumbly, add milk teaspoon by teaspoon until it comes together

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Let your ingredients come to room temperature before mixing for easier incorporation
Roll the balls with slightly damp hands to prevent the dough from sticking to your palms