Birthday Cake Batter Protein Balls (Print Version)

Soft vanilla treats with rainbow sprinkles, ready in 15 minutes. Packed with protein and nostalgic cake batter flavor.

# What You Need:

01 - 1 cup vanilla protein powder

02 - 1 cup oat flour (certified gluten-free if needed)

03 - 2 tablespoons coconut flour

04 - 1/4 teaspoon sea salt

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

06 - 1/4 cup pure maple syrup

07 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

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

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

01 - In a large bowl, whisk together the protein powder, oat flour, coconut flour, and sea salt until thoroughly combined.

02 - Add the almond butter, maple syrup, and vanilla extract to the dry mixture. Stir until a crumbly dough forms throughout.

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

04 - Gently fold in the sprinkles using a spatula, being careful not to overmix which could break the sprinkles.

05 - Roll the dough into 1-inch balls, approximately 1 tablespoon per ball. 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 to firm up before serving.

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They satisfy that intense cake batter craving without turning on your oven or feeling like you ate raw cake mix for breakfast
The texture is somehow creamy and chewy at the same time, like truffles decided to get healthy

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Different protein powders absorb liquid differently. Whey-based powders usually need less milk than plant-based ones. Start with less liquid and add more as needed
If your dough feels hopelessly dry and crumbly, add almond butter one teaspoon at a time instead of drowning it in milk. The fat content fixes texture without making them soggy

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Let your ingredients come to room temperature before mixing. Cold almond butter creates weird lumps that take forever to smooth out
Wet your hands slightly before rolling if the dough is sticking to your palms. A tiny bit of water or oil on your hands makes everything dramatically easier