Birthday Cake Protein Balls (Printable Version)

A wholesome mix of vanilla protein, almond butter, and colorful sprinkles for a tasty snack.

# What You'll Need:

01 - 1 cup vanilla protein powder (whey or plant-based)

02 - 1 cup oat flour (or almond flour for grain-free option)

03 - 1/2 cup cashew or almond butter (sunflower butter for nut-free)

04 - 1/4 cup honey or maple syrup (maple syrup for vegan option)

05 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

06 - 1/2 teaspoon almond extract

07 - 1/2 cup rainbow sprinkles (naturally colored or vegan preferred)

08 - 1 pinch salt

09 - 3 to 4 tablespoons milk of choice (plant or dairy)

01 - In a large bowl, whisk together vanilla protein powder, oat flour, and salt until smooth and free of lumps.

02 - Add cashew or almond butter, honey or maple syrup, vanilla extract, and almond extract; stir until a thick dough forms.

03 - Gradually add milk one tablespoon at a time, mixing until dough is soft, tacky, and rollable but not sticky.

04 - Gently stir in rainbow sprinkles, taking care not to overmix to maintain vibrant colors.

05 - Scoop approximately 1 tablespoon of dough and roll between hands to form balls; place on parchment-lined plate.

06 - Refrigerate the balls for at least 30 minutes to set the texture.

07 - Enjoy immediately as a convenient snack or pack for later consumption without utensils.

01 - Substitute oat flour with almond flour for a grain-free version and maple syrup for a fully vegan option.