Vanilla Protein Birthday Cake Energy Bites
Tasty no bake vanilla birthday cake energy bites. These protein bites are loaded with flavor and sweetness. They are the perfect grab and go snack.
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Vanilla Protein Birthday Cake Energy Bites
Good morning everyone! Today I am sharing a super yummy snack recipe with all of you. I have recently been testing out a bunch of different quick and easy snack ideas for busy workdays.
When my schedule is super packed and I am pressed for time, I don’t have the freedom to make complicated recipes that take a long time to prep and cook. So, I rely on simple snacks to provide me with the energy I need to power through the day.
These vanilla protein energy bites truly are the perfect grab and go snack option. If you are looking for a simple, sweet recipe that requires no baking, this one is definitely for you. Furthermore, these energy bites sneak in a bit of protein to keep you fueled between meals. They are loaded with flavor and they have the perfect chewy consistency.
Now, let’s take a look at some quick things to note, as well as the list of ingredients you will need to make these vanilla protein birthday cake energy bites.
Do You Refrigerate Protein Balls?
After I roll the protein dough into balls, I like to refrigerate the bites for at least an hour to allow them to chill. I personally prefer the taste and texture of the energy bites after they have had a chance to set. You don’t necessarily have to refrigerate the bites before you eat them. I think it really comes down to personal preference.
I do recommend storing any leftover protein energy bites in a covered container in the refrigerator for optimal taste and freshness. These bites serve as a delicious grab and go snack, so you can easily whip up a big batch and keep them tucked away in the refrigerator to enjoy throughout the week.
Why Are My Protein Balls Not Sticking Together?
If your protein bars look a little dry, or they simply are not sticking together, then they probably don’t have enough moisture. For this recipe specifically, the protein bites get their moisture from the peanut butter, pure maple syrup, and nut milk. If the mixture is not coming together and forming a sticky dough, add a little bit of nut milk at a time until you get a stickier consistency that you can easily roll into balls.
Now that we have gone through some important things to note for this recipe, let’s take a look at all the ingredients you will need to make these birthday cake energy bites a smashing success.
Vanilla Protein Birthday Cake Energy Bites – Ingredients
- Quick Oats – The quick oats serve as a key base ingredient for this tasty energy bites recipe. They are blended up to form a fine oat flour. They also help the energy bites achieve a nice and chewy texture. To make this recipe gluten free, use your favorite gluten free oats.
- Vanilla Protein Powder – The vanilla protein powder is used to sweeten the bites. It also adds a ton of vanilla flavor to the base. You can use whichever vegan vanilla protein powder you enjoy most. I used the Orgain Simple creamy vanilla protein powder.
- Rainbow Sprinkles – The rainbow sprinkles add color and sweetness to this energy bites recipe.
- Nut Milk – The nut milk adds creaminess and moisture to these vanilla birthday cake protein energy bites. I used unsweetened vanilla almond milk for this recipe, but you can use whichever nut milk you have on hand or enjoy most.
- Creamy Peanut Butter – The creamy peanut butter adds stickiness, richness, and moisture to this energy bites recipe. It also adds some protein and fat to the energy bites.
- Pure Maple Syrup – The pure maple syrup adds a ton of sweetness to this recipe. It also helps bind the energy bites together.
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Vanilla Protein Birthday Cake Energy Bites
Ingredients
- 1 cup quick oats (blended into a fine oat flour)
- 3 tbsp vegan vanilla protein powder (I used Orgain Simple in the creamy vanilla flavor)
- 2 tsp rainbow sprinkles (I used Simple Truth Organic)
- 1/4 cup nut milk (I used unsweetened vanilla)
- 2 tbsp creamy peanut butter
- 2 tbsp pure maple syrup
Instructions
- Combine the oat flour, vanilla protein powder, and rainbow sprinkles in a large mixing bowl.
- Add the nut milk, peanut butter, and pure maple syrup, then mix again until well combined.
- Roll the dough into twelve spheres and place them in a container.
- Refrigerate the energy bites for about one hour to allow them to chill and set.
- Enjoy the energy bites immediately or store them in the refrigerator for a quick and easy snack.
Notes
As you can tell from the short ingredients list and simple set of instructions, this recipe is super easy to make. While I do enjoy trying out more complicated recipes, I have a deep appreciation for the ones that are quick, simple, and tasty. If you are new to vegan cooking and baking, this is the perfect recipe to start out with. Anyways, that’s it for this recipe. I hope you all enjoy it! As per usual, I will be back with another blog post very soon.
-Alyssa 🙂
