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Fun Birthday Cake Protein Balls Recipe Easy Homemade Snack with Rainbow Sprinkles

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These colorful and tasty protein balls are inspired by birthday cake and packed with protein, making them a quick, healthy, and festive snack perfect for any occasion.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup (30g) vanilla protein powder (plant-based like Vega or whey like Optimum Nutrition)
  • 1 cup (90g) rolled oats (gluten-free if needed)
  • 1/2 cup (120g) creamy almond butter
  • 1/4 cup (85g) honey or maple syrup
  • 2–3 tablespoons (30-45ml) unsweetened almond milk
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/4 cup (30g) rainbow sprinkles (natural or vegan preferred)
  • A pinch of sea salt

Instructions

  1. In a medium bowl, combine 1 cup (90g) rolled oats, 1 cup (30g) vanilla protein powder, and a pinch of sea salt. Stir well to evenly distribute.
  2. Add 1/2 cup (120g) creamy almond butter, 1/4 cup (85g) honey or maple syrup, and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract. Mix with a wooden spoon until the mixture starts to come together. It might look crumbly at first.
  3. Slowly add 2 to 3 tablespoons (30-45ml) of unsweetened almond milk, stirring after each tablespoon until the mixture is sticky enough to hold together but not too wet.
  4. Gently fold in 1/4 cup (30g) rainbow sprinkles, being careful not to overmix to prevent sprinkles from melting or bleeding color.
  5. Using your hands, roll the mixture into 1-inch (2.5 cm) balls, yielding about 15-18 balls. If the mixture sticks, lightly wet your hands or chill the dough for 10 minutes.
  6. Place the balls on a baking sheet or plate lined with parchment paper and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to firm up.
  7. Enjoy immediately or store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to one week. For longer storage, freeze and thaw before eating.

Notes

Use a high-quality vanilla protein powder to avoid chalkiness. Fold in sprinkles gently to prevent color bleeding. Chill dough if too sticky. Adjust almond milk or oats to get the right consistency. Can substitute almond butter with peanut butter or sunflower seed butter for nut-free option. Store in fridge up to one week or freeze up to three months.

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