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No Bake Cake Batter Protein Balls Recipe

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No Bake Cake Batter Protein Balls offer a delightful, guilt-free snack that combines the nostalgic flavor of cake batter with a protein-packed, nutrient-dense profile. These handheld treats require no baking, are quick to prepare, and provide a perfect balance of comforting sweetness, creamy textures, and crunchy sprinkles for joy. Ideal for a mid-afternoon pick-me-up or post-workout fuel, they’re chewy, flavorful, and easy to customize for dietary needs.

Ingredients

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Dry Ingredients

  • 2 cups (180 g) Old-Fashioned Rolled Oats (lightly pulsed if preferred finer texture)
  • 1 cup (120 g) Vanilla Whey or Plant-Based Protein Powder
  • 1/2 cup (56 g) Almond Flour
  • 1/4 tsp (1.5 g) Fine Salt

Wet Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup (128 g) Almond Butter (or Peanut/Seed Butter), room temperature
  • 1/3 cup (80 g) Maple Syrup or Honey
  • 3 tbsp (45 ml) Milk (Dairy or Plant-Based)
  • 2 tsp (10 ml) Vanilla Extract

Add-ins

  • 1/4 cup (40 g) Rainbow Sprinkles

Instructions

  1. Ready The Mood (And The Bowl): Gather all ingredients and line a baking tray or plate with parchment paper to prepare for chilling the balls later.
  2. Pulse The Oats (Optional): For a smoother texture, pulse the oats 10-12 times in a food processor to break them down, but keep some bite.
  3. Mix The Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, combine the rolled oats, vanilla protein powder, almond flour, and fine salt. Stir thoroughly but gently to blend.
  4. Add The Wet Ingredients: Add almond butter, maple syrup (or honey), vanilla extract, and milk. Use a sturdy spoon or clean hands to fold and press until a pliable dough forms. Adjust with additional milk or oats/almond flour if necessary for consistency.
  5. Sprinkle The Sprinkles: Fold in the rainbow sprinkles gently at the very end to maintain their color and crunch.
  6. Shape Into Balls: Scoop tablespoon-sized portions and roll between palms into 1–1.25 inch (32–35 g) balls. The warmth of hands helps shape the dough.
  7. Chill To Set: Place the balls on the parchment-lined tray and chill in the fridge for at least 20 minutes to firm up. Freezing for 5 minutes can speed this up but longer chilling is best for texture.
  8. Enjoy Or Store: Eat immediately or store in an airtight container lined with parchment. Keep refrigerated up to 10 days or freeze up to 2 months.

Notes

  • If you don’t have almond flour, substitute with an extra 1/3 cup finely pulsed oats.
  • For vegan version, use plant-based protein powder and maple syrup instead of honey.
  • To reduce sugar, cut maple syrup to 2 tablespoons and increase almond butter to maintain binding.
  • Use non-dyed natural sprinkles to prevent bleeding colors or fold in sprinkles last and chill immediately.
  • For nut allergies, substitute almond butter with seed butters and almond flour with oat or seed-based flour.
  • Adjust milk quantity by teaspoons to reach ideal dough consistency if too dry or sticky.
  • Store in airtight container refrigerated up to 10 days or frozen up to 2 months.
  • Roll balls firmly to avoid falling apart, especially before freezing.

Keywords: No Bake, Protein Balls, Healthy Snack, Cake Batter, High Protein, Vegan Option, Easy Recipe, No-Oven Dessert, Quick Snack

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