Birthday Cake Batter Protein Balls Recipe
These Birthday Cake Batter Protein Balls are a fun and delicious no-bake treat packed with protein and a burst of colorful sprinkles. Made with creamy peanut butter, vanilla protein powder, and a touch of honey or maple syrup, they’re perfect for a quick snack or a festive celebration treat with a healthy twist.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 12-15 protein balls 1x
- Category: Snack
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten Free
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
- Combine peanut butter and honey: In a microwave-safe bowl, add the peanut butter and honey. Microwave for 20–30 seconds to soften, then stir until smooth and well blended.
- Mix in protein powder: Add the vanilla protein powder to the peanut butter mixture and stir thoroughly until a dough forms. If the dough is too thick, add a small splash of milk; if too thin, add a bit more protein powder to reach the right consistency.
- Fold in sprinkles: Gently fold the rainbow sprinkles into the dough, distributing them evenly without overmixing to avoid color bleeding.
- Form balls: Use a tablespoon size scoop to portion the dough and roll each portion between your hands into a smooth ball. Roll the balls in extra sprinkles to coat if desired.
- Chill before serving: Place the balls on a parchment-lined tray and refrigerate for at least 20 minutes to firm up before serving.
Notes
- For a nut-free option, substitute peanut butter with sunflower seed butter.
- Adjust sweetness by varying the amount of honey or maple syrup.
- Add a pinch of salt to enhance flavor if using unsalted peanut butter.
- Store the protein balls in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 1 week.
- Use gluten-free protein powder to keep this recipe gluten-free.
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