Description
These Birthday Cake Batter Protein Balls are a fun, colorful, and nutritious snack combining creamy peanut butter, vanilla protein powder, and rainbow sprinkles. Perfect for a quick energy boost or a guilt-free treat, they require no baking and are easy to prepare in just minutes.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
- 1 cup natural creamy peanut butter
- 3 tablespoons honey or maple syrup
- 2 scoops (50g) vanilla protein powder
- 1 tablespoon rainbow sprinkles
- 1 pinch salt
- 1/4 teaspoon vanilla or almond extract
- Optional: 1 teaspoon milk (if dough is too dry)
- Optional: extra sprinkles for rolling
Instructions
- Heat Peanut Butter and Sweetener: Combine the peanut butter and honey (or maple syrup) in a microwave-safe bowl. Heat for 20–30 seconds, then stir thoroughly until the mixture is completely smooth.
- Mix Protein Powder and Flavorings: Stir in the vanilla protein powder, a pinch of salt, and vanilla or almond extract into the warmed peanut butter mixture. Mix well until a thick, pliable dough forms. Adjust the consistency by adding a teaspoon of milk if too dry or more protein powder if too wet.
- Fold in Sprinkles: Gently fold in the rainbow sprinkles carefully so that the colors do not bleed into the dough.
- Form Balls: Scoop one tablespoon of the dough at a time and roll it between your palms until you achieve a smooth, even ball shape.
- Optional Decorating: Roll the protein balls in extra rainbow sprinkles for added color and festive appearance if desired.
- Chill to Set: Place the completed protein balls on a parchment-lined tray and refrigerate for at least 20 minutes to allow them to firm up before serving.
Notes
- Use natural peanut butter without added sugars or oils for best results.
- Maple syrup is an excellent vegan alternative to honey.
- If your protein powder is unflavored or different flavor, adjust vanilla or almond extract accordingly.
- Keep the dough chilled if it becomes too sticky while rolling.
- Store these protein balls in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to one week.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: birthday cake batter, protein balls, peanut butter snack, no bake protein balls, healthy snacks, easy protein bites, gluten free snack
