Ingredients
Dry Ingredients
- 1/2 cup unflavored protein powder
- 1/2 cup blanched almond flour
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Wet Ingredients
- 1 cup creamy cashew butter
- 1/3 cup maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon almond extract
Mix-ins and Topping
- 1/4 cup sprinkles, plus more for topping
Instructions
- Combine dry ingredients: In a mixing bowl, whisk together the unflavored protein powder, blanched almond flour, and salt until fully blended and uniform in texture.
- Add wet ingredients: To the dry mixture, add the creamy cashew butter, maple syrup, vanilla extract, and almond extract. Stir thoroughly until a consistent dough forms.
- Fold in sprinkles: Gently fold the 1/4 cup of sprinkles into the dough, distributing them evenly without overmixing to avoid color bleeding.
- Chill the dough: Place the dough in the refrigerator to chill for 15 minutes. This firms up the mixture, making it easier to shape.
- Shape into balls: Using a 2-tablespoon cookie scoop, portion and roll the dough into approximately 20 evenly sized balls.
- Add finishing touch: Top each protein ball with additional sprinkles for a festive appearance and extra texture.
- Serve and enjoy: These no-bake protein balls are ready to eat immediately or can be stored in the fridge for later snacking.
Notes
- Store protein balls in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to one week.
- Use gluten-free protein powder and sprinkles to keep the recipe gluten-free.
- For a vegan version, ensure the protein powder and sprinkles are vegan-friendly.
- You can substitute cashew butter with almond or peanut butter if preferred.
- Adjust sweetness by varying the maple syrup amount or choose a sugar-free syrup alternative.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Snacks
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten Free
