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Birthday Cake Batter Protein Balls

Healthy, no-bake energy bites that taste exactly like raw funfetti cake batter! Packed with protein and perfect for meal prep snacking.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Chilling time 30 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Servings: 12 balls
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 145

Ingredients
  

Dry Ingredients
  • 1 cup oat flour or blended rolled oats
  • 1/2 cup vanilla protein powder whey or plant-based
  • 1 pinch sea salt
Wet Ingredients
  • 1/2 cup cashew butter creamy and natural (almond butter works too)
  • 3 tbsp maple syrup or honey
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1/4 tsp almond extract crucial for cake batter flavor!
  • 1-3 tbsp almond milk as needed for consistency
Mix-ins
  • 3 tbsp rainbow sprinkles jimmies and nonpareils, plus extra for rolling

Equipment

  • Large mixing bowl
  • Silicone Spatula
  • Measuring Cups and Spoons
  • Parchment paper
  • Baking sheet or plate

Method
 

  1. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the oat flour, vanilla protein powder, and sea salt.
  2. In a small microwave-safe bowl, gently warm the cashew butter and maple syrup for 15 seconds to soften. Stir in the vanilla extract and almond extract until smooth.
  3. Pour the wet mixture into the dry oat flour mixture. Use a silicone spatula to fold and combine. Use your hands to knead the dough together.
  4. If the dough is too crumbly and won't stick together, add almond milk 1 teaspoon at a time until a thick cookie dough texture forms. If too wet, add a little more oat flour.
  5. Gently fold in the rainbow sprinkles, being careful not to overmix so the colors don't bleed into the dough.
  6. Scoop about 1.5 tablespoons of dough and roll firmly between your palms to form smooth balls. Place on a parchment-lined plate.
  7. Place the plate in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes to allow the balls to firm up and flavors to meld. Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 10 days.

Notes

Using cashew butter is highly recommended as its mild flavor perfectly mimics cake batter compared to stronger nut butters like peanut. Do not skip the almond extract; it provides the authentic 'funfetti' taste.