Birthday Cake Protein Bars

About This Recipe

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.

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

1. Line a bread pan with parchment paper and set aside.
2. Mix wet ingredients. To a medium mixing bowl, add cashew butter, milk, maple syrup, vanilla extract, and almond extract and mix to combine.
3. 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.
4. 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!