Birthday Cake Protein Bars
Who doesn’t love a good birthday cake flavored snack? These Birthday Cake Protein Bars are definitely a delight to the taste buds and nourishing for the body! They are packed with healthy fats from cashew butter and coconut oil which give more sustained energy. These bars are so easy to make and are nice to have on hand when you need a little pick me up or want a fun treat while also hitting your protein goals!
Why you will love these protein bars
- You can have your cake and protein too! These bars have about 10 grams of protein each and taste delicious as well.
- They require no baking and take less than an hour to make.
- They are made with better for you ingredients, and don’t have any dairy or gluten involved.
- They will save you money in the long run because protein bars are a little pricy and easily rack up that grocery bill!
- They are the perfect high protein snack or pre-workout treat to enjoy during the week.
What you will need
Raw Cashew Butter – This is what makes these protein bars so creamy and provides a great source of healthy fats! Cashews are also rich in fiber and essential minerals like copper, magnesium, and manganese.
Almond Flour – This is one of my favorite flours to use in my recipes because it is gluten free, low carb, and higher in fiber than most flours which makes it more blood sugar friendly.
Coconut Flour – This is another great flour that makes the texture of these protein bars more dense. Coconut flour also absorbs oils and liquids which can really balance out the consistency.
Vanilla Protein Powder – I use a collagen protein powder to support gut, joint, skin, and hair health! You can always use a plant based protein powder as well. The vanilla flavor really makes these bars taste like birthday cake!
Nut Milk – You can use almond, coconut milk, or any milk alternative.
Coconut Oil – This provides more healthy fats and helps keep the bars more solidified when chilled.
Maple Syrup – I like to use a touch of maple syrup to sweeten but you can omit this ingredient if the mixture is sweet enough to your liking from the protein powder.
Vanilla Extract – This is definitely a must when making anything birthday cake!
Almond Extract – This adds a nice flavor note that makes it taste more like birthday cake.
White Chocolate – This will serve as the “frosting” for the protein bars and really adds to the sweet flavor!
Natural Rainbow Sprinkles – Life is way more enjoyable when there are sprinkles involved! It really is the perfect topping to these delicious bars and wouldn’t really feel like birthday cake without them! i use artificial dye free sprinkles.
How to make the birthday cake protein bars
Mix the Ingredients
First, In a bowl add the protein powder, almond flour, and coconut flour. Whisk them well and make sure their are no clumps(sifting through a strainer helps). Then, in a separate bowl, mix together the cashew butter, coconut milk, maple syrup, coconut oil, vanilla extract, and almond extract.
Combine the wet and dry ingredients and then fold in the rainbow sprinkles.(If the mixture is a little on the crumbly dry side, try adding more coconut milk 1 tbsp at a time.)
Chill the Protein Bar Mixture
Next, press the birthday cake protein bar mixture into a parchment paper lined 8×8 pan. If you have silicone bar molds that will work too if you prefer. Place the pan in the freezer for about 30 minutes or the fridge for 1 hour to set and chill.
Cut the Protein Bars
Take the pan out of the freezer or fridge and then carefully cut the square protein bar mixture into 10 bars. If using a protein bar mold, just carefully take them out of the molds and make sure they are sturdy.
Add the White Chocolate and Sprinkles
Next, melt the white chocolate chips with 2 tsp coconut oil in the microwave in 30-second increments until it is completely melted. Drizzle the white chocolate on top of the protein bars and then add more rainbow sprinkles on top.
Store in an air-tight container in the fridge and enjoy within 2 weeks.
Other recipes you will enjoy
No Bake Sea Salt Protein Brownies
Birthday Cake Protein Bars
Equipment
- 1 8×8 inch square pan
Ingredients
- 1 cup vanilla protein powder
- 3/4 cup almond flour
- 1 cup creamy raw cashew butter
- 1/2 cup maple syrup or powdered monk fruit
- 1/2 cup coconut or almond milk
- 2 tbsp coconut flour
- 1 tbsp melted coconut oil
- 1 tbsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 tsp almond extract
- Natural rainbow sprinkles
- 3/4 cup Dairy free white chocolate chips
Instructions
- In a bowl add the protein powder, almond flour, and coconut flour. Whisk them well and make sure their are no clumps(sifting through a strainer helps).
- In a separate bowl, mix together the cashew butter, coconut milk, maple syrup, coconut oil, vanilla extract, and almond extract.
- Combine the wet and dry ingredients and then fold in the rainbow sprinkles.(If the mixture is a little on the crumbly dry side, try adding more coconut milk 1 tbsp at a time.)
- Press the birthday cake protein bar mixture into a parchment paper lined 8×8 pan.
- Place the pan in the freezer for about 30 minutes.
- Take the pan out of the freezer and then carefully cut the square protein bar mixture into 10 bars.
- Melt the white chocolate chips with 2 tsp coconut oil in the microwave in 30-second increments until it is completely melted.
- Drizzle the white chocolate on top of the protein bars and then add more rainbow sprinkles on top.
- Store in an air-tight container in the fridge and enjoy within 2 weeks.
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