Birthday Cake Batter Protein Balls Recipe
These Birthday Cake Batter Protein Balls are a delicious and nutritious no-bake snack combining creamy peanut butter, vanilla protein powder, and festive rainbow sprinkles. Perfect for a quick energy boost or a fun treat, they are easy to prepare and customizable with options for nut-free and vegan diets.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 10 minutes
- Yield: about 15 protein balls 1x
- Category: Snacks
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
- 1 cup natural creamy peanut butter
- 3 tablespoons honey or maple syrup
- 2 scoops (about 50 g) vanilla protein powder
- 1 tablespoon rainbow sprinkles (plus more for rolling)
- Optional: pinch of salt
- Optional: splash of vanilla extract or almond extract
Instructions
- Warm Peanut Butter and Sweetener: In a microwave-safe bowl, combine peanut butter and honey. Microwave for 20-30 seconds, then stir until smooth and well combined.
- Mix Protein Powder: Stir in the vanilla protein powder gradually until a dough forms. Adjust the consistency by adding a splash of milk or more protein powder if needed to reach a firm, moldable texture.
- Add Sprinkles: Gently fold in the rainbow sprinkles to distribute them evenly throughout the dough without melting or bleeding color.
- Shape Balls: Scoop tablespoon-sized portions of the dough and roll them into balls with your hands. For extra fun and texture, roll each ball in additional rainbow sprinkles.
- Chill: Place the formed balls on a parchment-lined tray and refrigerate for at least 20 minutes to set before serving. This helps the balls firm up and enhances their flavor.
Notes
- Nut-free option: Substitute peanut butter with sunflower seed butter.
- Vegan option: Use maple syrup instead of honey, and choose a plant-based protein powder.
- Storage: Keep refrigerated for up to 1 week or freeze for up to 3 months.
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