Cake Batter Protein Balls

4.60 from 5 votes

Cake batter protein balls are fun and easy to make with the kids, have delicious cake batter flavoring, and don’t require any baking. Grab them on your way out the door for a quick breakfast or snack. Dip them in colorful sprinkles for extra fun and flavor!

Prep Time15

Total Time15

Course: Snack

Cuisine: American

Diet: Gluten Free

Keyword: high protein

Servings: protein balls

Author: Molly Thompson

Ingredients

1 cup oat flour (gluten-free if needed) store-bought or homemade
1 1/4 cups creamy cashew butter or almond butter (peanut butter works too)
2 scoops (50-60g) vanilla protein powder (Note 1)
1/4 cup ground flax seed
1/4 cup maple syrup
1 Tablespoon vanilla extract
1/2 teaspoon almond extract
2 Tablespoons rainbow sprinkles plus more for topping

Instructions

Add all of the ingredients to a large bowl and use a rubber spatula or spoon to mix everything together until it's combined. I typically end up using my hands at the end to make sure everything gets mixed together. It should be thick, like cookie dough, but not crumbly.
Use a medium cookie scoop or heaping Tablespoon to roll them into 1 1/2-inch balls. Dip the tops in more sprinkles. Store at room temperature in an airtight container for up to 3 days or in the fridge for up to a week. Cake batter protein bites freeze well for up to 3 months.

Notes

Note 1. Protein. My absolute favorite protein is Be Well By Kelly protein powder because of the quality of ingredients. It only has 3 ingredients and not added sugars. I've also tested this recipe with Iso Food (whey-free) cake batter protein

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