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birthday cake funfetti protein balls on a decorative white heart plate with 2 small white heart bowls filled with sprinkled and candy chips

Birthday Cake Protein Balls – Kid-Friendly, No-Bake Funfetti Energy Bites

No-bake birthday cake protein balls made with oats, nut butter, and funfetti sprinkles. A healthy, dye-free snack that tastes like cake batter.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 0 minutes
Chilling Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Serving Size 16 Energy Balls

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowl
  • Spatula or large spoon
  • Measuring Cups & Spoons
  • Parchment-lined baking sheet or plate to set them on

Ingredients

  • ½ cup almond flour or sunflower seed flour for nut-free
  • 1 cup rolled oats quick or old-fashioned (or oat flour for smoother texture)
  • ¼ cup vanilla protein powder optional, can add 1/4 cup extra oats instead
  • ½ cup maple syrup or honey
  • 3/4 cup almond or cashew butter use sunflower seed butter for nut-free
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • ¼ tsp sea salt
  • ¼ cup dye-free candy-coated chocolate chips optional, but adds more fun! I like the Pure Foods brand
  • 3 tbsp dye-free rainbow sprinkles or regular if desired. I used Watkins dye-free
  • 1 –2 tbsp plant-based milk or milk of choice, as needed to bind
  • 1 tbsp hemp chia, or flax seeds (optional – I used hemp)

Instructions

Mix the Base

  • In a large bowl, add almond flour, oats, protein powder, nut butter, maple syrup (or honey), vanilla, dye-free chocolate chips, sprinkles, .salt, and hemp seeds (if using). Stir until combined.
    Tip: If the mixture feels dry or crumbly, add plant-based milk 1 tablespoon at a time until it holds together when pressed.
    ½ cup almond flour, 1 cup rolled oats, ¼ cup vanilla protein powder, ½ cup maple syrup or honey, 3/4 cup almond or cashew butter, 1 tsp vanilla extract, ¼ tsp sea salt, ¼ cup dye-free candy-coated chocolate chips, 3 tbsp dye-free rainbow sprinkles, 1 –2 tbsp plant-based milk, 1 tbsp hemp
    Birthday cake protein balls ingredients mixed together in 1 easy bowl

Roll into Balls

  • Scoop about 1 tablespoon per portion and roll into 16 balls.
    Tip: Wet hands before rolling
    Birthday Cake Protein Ball rolled into a ball

Chill

  • Refrigerate for 20–30 minutes to firm up before enjoying.
    birthday cake funfetti protein balls on a decorative white heart plate with 2 small white heart bowls filled with sprinkled and candy chips

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Notes

Tips for the Best Protein Balls

  • If your nut butter is thick, warm it slightly for easier mixing
  • Use oat flour for a smoother “cake batter” feel
  • Chill before serving for the best texture
  • Store chilled if your kitchen is warm

Macros (Estimated Per Ball)

  • Calories: ~110
  • Protein: ~6g
  • Carbohydrates: ~12g
  • Fat: ~6g
  • Fiber: ~3g
  • Nutrition information is an estimate based on the ingredients used and may vary depending on brands and substitutions.