Birthday Cake Protein Bars

Birthday cake protein bar with a bite taken out of it. Behind it are more protein bars.

4.80 from 5 votes

Birthday Cake Protein Bars

These birthday cake protein bars have 15 grams of protein and taste like cake batter! Requiring just 20 minutes to make, they are perfect for a snack, pre or post-workout, or dessert. Vegan, gluten-free, and dairy-free.

Course Snack

Cuisine American

Keyword birthday cake protein bar, birthday cake protein bars, protein bar birthday cake

Prep Time 10

Chill Time 10

Total Time 20

Servings bars

Calories 293kcal

Author Kelly Nardo

Ingredients

3/4 cup creamy cashew butter (192 grams)
1/4 cup + 1 tablespoon almond milk (see notes)
1 tablespoon maple syrup
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1/4 teaspoon almond extract
1 cup vanilla protein powder (100 grams - see notes)
pinch of sea salt
2 tablespoons rainbow sprinkles (plus more for sprinkling on top)

Instructions

Line a bread pan with parchment paper and set aside.
Mix wet ingredients. To a medium mixing bowl, add cashew butter, milk, maple syrup, vanilla extract, and almond extract and mix to combine.
Add dry ingredients. Add protein powder and salt and mix until a dough forms. It will get crumbly at first but will come together (see notes if not). Use your hands if needed. If needed, add a little more milk. Add in sprinkles and carefully mix to combine.
Form into bars. Press the mixture into the bottom of the pan. Place in the fridge for 10 minutes to firm up some (I like doing this). Cut into 6 equal-sized bars and enjoy!

Notes

I like vanilla plant-based protein because it adds some sweetness and the consistency works the best. You will want a thicker consistency to help absorb the liquid of the nut butter. I find plant-based protein usually has that. If you don’t have plant-based protein, you can try to substitute your favorite protein, but I would be careful of the ratios. Whey and collagen will need a different amount of liquid. See the section above for suggestions.

If the batter is too wet, either add more protein powder or flour. I would suggest absorbent flour like oat flour, almond flour, or coconut flour. Add little by little until desired consistency.

If the batter is too dry add a little more milk.

nutrition facts will vary based on the kind of protein powder you use and the number of bars you divide them into.

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