Birthday Cake Batter Protein Balls
A delicious, high-protein snack that tastes exactly like birthday cake batter. These no-bake bites are gluten-free, easily made vegan, and perfect for quick meal prep.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 12 balls
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Natural creamy peanut butter – 1 cup
Honey or maple syrup – 3 tablespoons
Vanilla protein powder – 2 scoops (50g)
Rainbow sprinkles – 1 tablespoon
Salt – 1 pinch
Vanilla or almond extract – 1/4 teaspoon
Instructions
Combine peanut butter and honey in a microwave-safe bowl. Heat for 20–30 seconds, then stir until completely smooth.
Stir in the vanilla protein powder, salt, and extract. Mix until a thick, pliable dough forms. If too dry, add a teaspoon of milk; if too wet, add a bit more protein powder.
Gently fold in the rainbow sprinkles so the colors don’t bleed.
Scoop one tablespoon of dough at a time and roll between your palms to form a smooth ball.
Optional: Roll the finished balls in extra sprinkles for more color.
Place the balls on a parchment-lined tray and refrigerate for at least 20 minutes before eating to allow them to firm up.
Notes
• Nut-free option: Use sunflower seed butter or soy nut butter.
• Vegan option: Use maple syrup and a plant-based vanilla protein powder.
• Texture: Different protein powders absorb moisture differently. Adjust with a splash of almond milk if the mixture is crumbly.
• Storage: Keep in an airtight container in the fridge for 7 days or freezer for 3 months.