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    Home » Snacks » Cake Batter High Protein Energy Balls

    Cake Batter High Protein Energy Balls

    June 10, 2019 / by Claire Cary / 5 Comments

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    These cake batter protein energy balls are a quick and easy snack or dessert made with simple, wholesome ingredients! They’re also completely refined sugar free and vegan.

    White bowl with protein energy balls with a bite taken out.

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    Anyway, allow me to introduce you to these delicious cake batter energy bites. I’m a huge fan of energy balls, energy bites, bliss balls, or whatever you want to call them. They’re an easy, on the go snack that are (usually) very good for you.

    Hang holding a protein energy ball with one bite taken out.

    Ingredients

    Energy balls are often protein and fiber rich, and have lots of healthy fats to keep you full for longer. They’re the perfect healthy, on the go snack! For this recipe you will need:

    • Cashew Butter as the base
    • Oat Flour to help bind everything together
    • Protein Powder for flavor and…more protein!
    • Maple Syrup for natural sweetness
    • Almond Extract to give that delicious cake batter flavor
    • Vanilla for extra flavor
    • Spinkles for fun 🙂
    • Pinch of salt
    Up close image of energy ball.

    How long do they keep?

    These particular cake batter protein balls will last in the fridge for about 2 weeks. But let’s be real, you’ll probably eat them all before then!

    Can you freeze this recipe?

    Yes! They will harden and freeze… obviously. But they will keep much longer in the freezer as opposed to the fridge. If you want to make a big batch of these protein energy balls to have for quick snacks or desserts, you can store some in the freezer! Just take them out and let them defrost in the fridge for at least 30 minutes before enjoying.

    Bliss Balls on two blue plates with sprinkles.

    A few final thoughts

    • You can probably omit the oat flour and sub for more protein powder if you want a grain free energy bite or just more protein! I have not tested this myself, but imagine it would work well.
    • You can use any protein powder, but I suggest a vanilla flavor for best results. I personally used this protein powder.
    • You can use any other nut butter in place of cashew butter, though it won’t have quite the same cake batter flavor. Cashew butter yields the best flavor.
    • The Almond Extract is very necessary to give a cake batter flavor, so I don’t recommend leaving it out!

    Try these other snacks next!

    • Sweet and Tangy Lemon Coconut Bliss Balls
    • No Bake PB & J Granola Bars
    • Vegan & Gluten Free Chocolate Chip Banana Bread

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    Cake Batter Protein Energy Balls

    Sweet, indulgent, and simple to make, these cake batter energy balls are your new favorite high protein snack! 
    5 from 1 vote
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    Prep Time: 5 minutes
    Cook Time: 0 minutes
    Total Time: 5 minutes
    Servings: 14 energy balls
    Author: Claire Cary

    Ingredients
     

    US Customary – Metric
    • 1 cup cashew butter
    • ¼ cup maple syrup
    • 3 tbsp vanilla protein powder
    • ½ cup oat flour
    • 1 tsp vanilla extract
    • ½ tsp almond extract
    • 3 tbsp sprinkles (plus more for rolling)
    • Pinch of sea salt

    Instructions

    • Add the cashew butter, vanilla, almond extract, and maple syrup to a bowl. Mix well. 
    • Add all remaining ingredients except the sprinkles and combine until a dough forms. Don’t be afraid to use your hands!
    • Gently fold in the sprinkles with a wooden spoon. 
    • Take about a 1 ½ half inch scoop of the dough and roll into balls. 
    • Roll the dough in additional sprinkles if desired. 
    • Store in the fridge for up to 2 weeks. 

    Notes

    The almond extract is a key ingredient in giving these energy balls a cake batter flavor, I don’t recommend subbing it with anything else. 
    These energy balls will last in the fridge for about 2 weeks or in the freezer for several months. 
    You can use any protein powder for this recipe. I highly recommend a vanilla protein for best flavor. 

    Nutrition

    Serving: 1energy ball | Calories: 162kcal | Carbohydrates: 14g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 10g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 6mg | Sodium: 12mg | Potassium: 142mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 6g | Calcium: 32mg | Iron: 1mg
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    Keyword: cake batter energy balls, no bake protein balls, protein balls, protein energy balls

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    Comments

    1. Jennifer M.

      November 13, 2020 at 7:39 pm

      5 stars
      Made these a couple weeks ago and I can’t wait to make them again! They are the best. They taste like donut holes…which can be a dangerous thing! My husband has been asking me to make these again since we finished the first batch!

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    2. Allie Banks

      June 19, 2019 at 1:21 pm

      Love this! At Arbonne we sell Cake flavored protein powder that’s gf and vegan if you ever want to try it!

      Reply
    3. Melissa Griffiths

      June 11, 2019 at 2:48 pm

      I love energy balls and I can’t wait to try this cake batter variety!

      Reply
    4. Sarah | Well and Full

      June 10, 2019 at 9:11 am

      I love reading your recipe posts! And following along on Instagram! 🙂 These cake batter bites look incredible, I love those sprinkles!!

      Reply
      • Claire Cary

        June 10, 2019 at 1:03 pm

        Thanks Sarah, I appreciate it 🙂

        Reply

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