Description
Cake Batter Protein Balls are delicious, bite-sized snacks that taste like your favorite cake batter but pack a powerful protein punch. These no-bake treats are perfect for quick energy boosts, post-workout refueling, or simply satisfying sweet cravings in a healthy way.
Ingredients
1 cup rolled oats
1/2 cup vanilla protein powder
1/4 cup almond butter or peanut butter
1/4 cup honey or maple syrup
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 tablespoons mini rainbow sprinkles or chocolate chips
2–3 tablespoons milk (dairy or plant-based), as needed
Instructions
In a large bowl, mix rolled oats, protein powder, and sprinkles or chocolate chips.
- Add almond butter, honey, and vanilla extract. Stir until combined.
- Gradually add milk, one tablespoon at a time, until the mixture holds together but is not too sticky.
- Roll the mixture into 1-inch balls using your hands.
- Place the balls on a parchment-lined tray and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to firm up.
- Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
Notes
- Use peanut butter or cashew butter instead of almond butter.
- Substitute vanilla protein powder with chocolate or birthday cake flavor.
- Add chopped nuts or shredded coconut for extra texture.
- Roll balls in extra sprinkles or cocoa powder for a decorative finish.
- Use agave nectar or brown rice syrup as alternative sweeteners.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 protein ball
- Calories: 100
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
