Cake Batter Protein Balls (No Bake!)

These No-Bake Birthday Cake Protein Balls are a fun, bite-sized treat that tastes just like a slice of funfetti birthday cake! The best part is that these balls pack in some protein to keep you feeling full. They’re sweet, chewy, and the perfect little protein treat!

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Must Make Birthday Cake Protein Balls!!

If you know me, you know I’m a huge fan of protein balls. I’ve got a few different recipes on All the Healthy Things (the cookie dough protein balls and lemon blueberry protein balls are two faves) and I love keeping a batch in the freezer. They’re perfect to prep ahead of time and just grab and go as I head out the door! 

Lately, I’ve been making these cake batter protein balls on repeat. They’re full of sweet vanilla flavor and have a few colorful sprinkles in every bite, making for a fun treat. Perfect for both kids and adults, these bites are the perfect way to satisfy your sweet tooth while leaving you feeling great. 

A Few of My Notes About the Key Ingredients 

This is an overview of the main ingredients in this recipe. See the recipe card for full ingredients and instructions below.

• Protein Powder: there are so many protein powders out there! Use whatever you like best. I prefer this unflavored protein powder for this recipe, but vanilla protein powder or cake batter protein powder also works well. 
• Blanched Almond Flour: finer than regular almond flour, this acts as a binder, creating a smooth dough and helping the balls hold their shape. If you can’t find or use blanched almond flour, substitute oat flour instead. 
• Cashew Butter: I like to use a creamy store-bought cashew butter with just one or two ingredients or my homemade cashew butter. You can swap the cashew butter for creamy peanut butter or almond butter if you prefer!
• Maple Syrup: this adds a touch of sweetness and a subtle maple taste. Use honey instead if that’s what you prefer. 
• Flavor Extracts: vanilla extract and almond extract add a subtle, nutty vanilla taste, recreating the iconic flavor of yellow cake batter. 

Ashlea’s Tips and Tricks

• Be sure to use an all-natural, smooth, creamy, and drippy cashew butter for the best results. Something like a Jif or Skippy won’t work as well in this recipe. The dough will be too dry, and the balls may come out crumbly.
• If you happened to add just a bit too much of the dry ingredients, and the dough seems a bit too dry, try adding a tablespoon of extra cashew butter! Or, if the dough is too wet, add extra almond flour until it holds its shape. 
• Let the dough chill a bit before scooping and rolling. I find this makes it much easier to form the “dough” into balls. 
• Use a 2 tablespoon-sized cookie scoop to portion and roll the dough. Trust me. It’s the easiest way. 

How to Store and Freeze

Fridge: Store these birthday cake protein balls in an airtight container in the fridge for up to one week to keep them fresh.

Freezer: My preferred method of storing these bites is in the freezer. They freeze incredibly well in a freezer-safe storage container or bag and stay fresh for up to three months.  

To freeze the bites, place them on a sheet pan lined with parchment paper and then place the sheet pan in the freezer for thirty minutes to harden a bit. Next, transfer the balls to a freezer-safe storage bag or container. When you are ready to eat, grab a bite, and let it thaw at room temperature for just a few minutes before digging in.

More Protein Balls and Bites

• No-Bake Protein Brownie Bites
• Banana Chocolate Chip Energy Balls
• Pumpkin Protein Balls
• Peanut Butter Energy Balls
• Nut-Free Oatmeal Energy Balls
• Carrot Cake Energy Bites

I hope you give these Birthday Cake Protein Balls a try! They’re sweet, chewy, and so easy to make! If you do give this recipe a try, let me know! Leave a comment with a star rating below. You can also snap a photo & tag @allthehealthythings on INSTAGRAM. Your reviews and ratings help support All the Healthy Things and make it possible for me to continue to create the recipes you trust and love.

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