Recipe: Cake Batter Protein Bites

These cake batter protein bites are a filling and delightful snack. Perfect for an afternoon picnic, post-workout refuel, or paired with an iced matcha, they’re delicious anytime of day. Best of all, they’re made with a few pantry staples.

Subtle in flavor, I used Vega’s vanilla Protein Made Simple to give these bites a protein boost. The almond flour, coconut flakes, and tahini aid in satiation (although you can certainly swap a different nut or seed butter). Thanks to a hefty shake of sprinkles, they’re playful and sweet. These cake batter protein bites are a nod to childhood — a reminder that snacking can be equal parts joy and nourishment. Enjoy!

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Cake Batter Protein Bites

Prep Time 10 minutes

Ingredients

• 1 cup unsweetened, toasted coconut flakes
• 1/4 cup blanched almond flour
• 30 grams Vega vanilla Protein Made Simple protein powder
• 1 tablespoon sprinkles (free of artificial colors, if possible)
• 1/4 teaspoon sea salt
• 1/4 cup tahini
• 2 tablespoons maple syrup (or honey)
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions

• In a food processor, pulse toasted coconut until it resembles a sand-like texture.
• To your food processor, add all remaining ingredients. Pulse until a dough ball forms. If the mixture is too dry (i.e. a dough ball does not form after 1-2 minutes), add 1-2 teaspoons of water. Pulse until the mixture sticks together.
• Scoop out one tablespoon of the mixture at a time, and roll into balls.
• Once the dough is rolled into small bites, top with additional sprinkles. This is optional (but highly recommended).
• Store these, covered, in the fridge for 5-7 days.

Notes

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