No Bake Cake Batter Protein Balls
Make these easy, no bake protein balls that taste just like raw cake batter. They are a quick, high-protein snack perfect for meal prep or a healthy treat.
- Prep Time: 10 min
- Cook Time: 0 min
- Total Time: 10 min
- Yield: 14 servings 1x
- Category: Snack
- Method: No Bake
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup vanilla protein powder (whey or casein recommended)
- 1/2 cup oat flour (or almond flour for lower carb)
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, softened (or coconut oil)
- 1/4 cup pure maple syrup or honey
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 tablespoon milk (dairy or non-dairy, adjust as needed)
- 1/4 cup rainbow sprinkles (optional, for cake batter look)
- 1 pinch salt
Instructions
- Combine the protein powder, oat flour, and salt in a medium mixing bowl.
- Add the softened butter, maple syrup, and vanilla extract to the dry ingredients.
- Mix everything together using a sturdy spoon or your hands until a thick, uniform dough forms.
- If the mixture seems too dry, add the milk one teaspoon at a time until the dough holds together when pressed.
- If using, gently fold in the rainbow sprinkles.
- Roll the dough into small, uniform balls, about 1 inch in diameter. You should get about 12 to 15 balls.
- Place the finished protein balls on a parchment-lined plate or tray.
- Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to firm up before serving.
Notes
- For a keto cake batter protein snack, substitute the maple syrup with a sugar-free syrup and use almond flour instead of oat flour.
- These no bake energy bites store well in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to one week.
- If you want a stronger vanilla flavor, add 1/2 teaspoon of clear vanilla extract.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 ball
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 5
- Sodium: 45
- Fat: 6
- Saturated Fat: 3
- Unsaturated Fat: 3
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 10
- Fiber: 1
- Protein: 10
- Cholesterol: 15