You will love this homemade protein bars recipe! They are no bake and come together in minutes in one bowl ~ mix, press in a pan and chill. These birthday cake flavored DIY protein bars are sure to become a favorite healthy breakfast or treat. And… it doesn’t have to be your birthday to make birthday cake protein bars!
Creamy, chewy, naturally sweet, and packed with protein. The ultimate snack to keep in your fridge for a quick grab-and-go energy boost, a post-workout refuel, or a guilt-free dessert that tastes like cake without the sugar crash.
If you are ready for the most fun treat, these adorable birthday cake bars are nostalgic, decadent, and eye-catching. They would be perfect for a birthday celebration, but are just as wonderful for everyday snacking.
Although they seem indulgent, these healthy birthday cake bars are made with nourishing whole-food ingredients like oat flour, almond flour, cashew butter, protein powder (this acts as a “flour” and helps the ingredients stick together) and sweetened with honey. They are easy to make too, with no baking required, so there’s no reason not to enjoy these cute birthday cake bars whenever the craving strikes.
Although there are many variations, the term “birthday cake” usually refers to the combination of vanilla and almond, typically with colored sprinkles. Those flavors and colors are iconic symbols of classic birthday cake. Unfortunately, most birthday cake bar recipes online call for ingredients like loads of sugar, cream cheese, butter, crushed cookies and other unhealthy stuff you don’t need in your body.
If you are craving that classic birthday cake flavor but in a healthier format, then you have come to the right place. The ingredients in these birthday cake bars are hands down 100% better than store-bought protein bars.
Why you will love this protein bar recipe:
They taste like birthday cake batter!
No baking required.
They are grain-free, gluten-free, nut-free, dairy-free, and egg-free and can easily be made vegan, too!
Made with clean ingredients.
They are good for your soul and your body.
Why these birthday cake protein bars are better than store bought:
Cost-Effective: One of the biggest advantages of making your own protein bars is the cost savings. Store-bought protein bars can be quite expensive, often costing several dollars per bar. By making your own, you can significantly reduce the cost per bar while still getting a delicious and nutritious snack.
Clean Ingredients: When you make your own protein bars, you have complete control over the ingredients that go into them. Store bought bars often contain artificial additives, preservatives, and sweeteners. Homemade bars, on the other hand, can be made with clean, wholesome ingredients that you choose yourself.
Customizable: Homemade protein bars can be tailored to your specific dietary needs and preferences. Whether you are looking for vegan, gluten-free, nut-free, or low-sugar options, you can easily adjust the recipe to suit your requirements. You can also experiment with different flavors and add-ins to keep things interesting.
Higher Protein Content: Homemade protein bars can be packed with protein without the fillers and lower-quality protein sources often found in commercial bars. With over 23g of protein per bar, these Birthday Cake Protein Bars provide a substantial protein boost to support your fitness and nutritional goals.
Many store-bought protein bars contain unnecessary ingredients like high-fructose corn syrup, hydrogenated oils, and artificial flavors. By making your own, you can avoid these unhealthy additives and stick to nourishing, whole-food ingredients.Personally, my favorite part aside from the taste is the texture, it’s really incredible. It’s cake-like in a no bake kind of way- so chewy and soft! You would never guess it by the decadent taste, but these no bake protein bars are secretly good for you.
Reader review: “OMG I’m so obsessed with these right now. I look forward to eating one after my workout each day. I thought I liked a number of well-known brand name protein bars, but now that I’ve made these I don’t even want to go back to buying protein bars because they are so inferior. I also feel really good knowing and seeing exactly what goes into them”.
Birthday Cake Protein Bars With Yogurt Frosting
Ingredients
- 1 cup oat flour (oats blended to a flour)
- 1/2 cup almond flour (almonds blended to a flour)
- 1/2 cup cashew (or any other nut or seed) butter
- 1/4 cup desiccated coconut
- 1/4 cup protein or collagen peptides powder
- 1/4 cup honey or maple syrup
- 2 tablespoons milk of choice – if needed
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon almond extract
- 1/4 cup sprinkles
Yogurt Frosting
- 1 cup thick Greek-style yogurt,plain
- 1/4 cup coconut oil, melted
- 1/4 cup honey or maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 tablespoons sprinkles
Instructions
- Line an 8×8-incb baking pan with parchment paper and set aside.To a large bowl, add all ingredients and mix well to combine. If the mixture seems a little dry add milk, a tablespoon at a time or if it seems too wet add oat, or almond flour until it comes together in a texture similar to cookie dough.Add the protein bar mixture to your lined pan and spread out evenly with a spatula or back of a spoon.Place in fridge while you make the yogurt frosting.
Yogurt Frosting
- Add all ingredients except sprinkles to a medium bowl and whisk until combined. Scoop out onto top of protein bars and smooth out evenly with a spatula or back of a spoon. Sprinkle over the remaining sprinkles.Chill in the refrigerator or freezer for at least 2 hours. Slice into 10-12 bars or more smaller squares.Storage: If keeping in the refrigerator, cover tightly with foil for up to a week. If keeping in the freezer (my personal preference), put in a freezer-safe bag for up to 3 months.
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