Want to have your cake and fuel your body with nutrition at the same time? Try these protein birthday cake bites! Perfect for any time of day.
You may know by now that I’m alllll about those simple, easy, no bake recipes that somehow secretly sneak in nutrition yet keep the flavor. Well, these protein birthday cake bites are no different.
This month’s Recipe Redux theme was: “Small Bite Desserts”. The thought to make some super crazy and cool like mini cheesecake bites or mini pecan pies came to mind. But then I thought, ehhh, I just REALLY like no bake, super quick recipes. Especially if I can add some protein powder to them so that they can be a little sweet protein pick me up midday. Meet my protein birthday cake bites.
Why You Should Make These Protein Birthday Cake Bites
- It’ll make you happy. Like real happy. Like it’s my birthday kinda happy.
- They taste super yummy. Ok maybe not like super rich and decadent cake. But for being protein-packed and perfect for ANY time of the day, they are suuuuupa good.
- You can have cake for breakfast. Going off that last point, they can be eaten at ANY time of day. Yes, even BREAKFAST. I’ve been having them post workout and oh my YUM.
- They are secretly packed with protein. Helllllo muscle protein synthesis. (nutrition nerd for ya)
- They are low in carbs and processed sugar. Despite never trying to avoid carbs like most of society (Intuitive Eating for the WIN), because of wanting certain flavors and therefore using almond flour and coconut flour..these protein birthday cake bites low in carbs. And using honey as the sweetener, they’re free of processed stuff that ain’t good for ya. You’re welcome.
- They satisfy that sweet tooth when it hits — and boy if you’re anything like me, it hits DAILY.
- You are studying for the RD Exam like I currently am (or working like a real adult, that could apply too), and need some brain food. Good luck to us out there studying!
Why You Should NOT Make These Protein Birthday Cake Bites
- You HATE yummy tasting things
- Avoid desserts like the plague or strict dieting without medical reason is your thing
- You don’t have a sweet tooth
- yep, those are really the only three reasons I can think of.
Can we all just come to the conclusion that making these protein birthday cake bites are a NO BRAINER??
Gracie thinks so. She wanted them.
Protein Birthday Cake Bites
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Serves: 12 bites
Ingredients
- 2 scoop (32g per scoop) Vanilla Protein Powder (For Plant Based, use more liquid, for whey, you’ll have to change up liquid added and not add near as much — as it doesn’t absorb near as much as plant-based)
- 3/4 cup Rolled Oats
- 4 tbsp Coconut Flour
- 2 tbsp Honey (or sometimes I just use a couple drops liquid BetterStevia)
- 1 tsp Butter/Cake Extract (or just Vanilla if you don’t have the special ones, but they make a huge difference in my opinion!)
- Dash of Sea Salt
- Optional: 2 tbsp Almond Butter or Coconut Butter (but it will take on the taste of either one)
- Optional: dye-free sprinkles!
- **Milk as needed** (all protein absorbs liquids slightly different; I used 4 tbsp for the whey, and a lot more if I use vegan, but add by the tbsp until you have a dough like consistency you can form into balls) If you accidently add too much liquid, just add a little more coconut flour.
Instructions
- Add all ingredients to the bowl and mix (except the milk).
- Add milk by the tbsp until the right “dough like” consistency is formed
- Roll into small balls, and add sprinkles if desired.
- Refrigerate until eating!