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5 from 1 review

Sprinkle Cake Batter Energy Balls

1 hr 5 mins
GF Gluten-Free DF Dairy-Free V Vegan VG Vegetarian EF Egg-Free
by: Lindsay Grimes
November 18, 2015 (Updated: September 19, 2024)
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Cake Batter Balls
Sprinkle Cake Batter Energy Balls are coated in sprinkles and guaranteed to bring the smiles! They’re no-bake and naturally gluten free!

Sprinkles have magical powers. They transform things my kids deem “meh” to beautifully delicious and exciting treats.

Oatmeal? Colorful oatmeal heaven. Yogurt? Multi-colored yogurt bliss. Pancakes? Birthday pancakes. Toast? Sprinkle toast. Wait. Ok ok, I’ve never actually put sprinkles on toast, but I don’t see what’s stopping me.

I like how sprinkles bring the party. No matter who you’re with, or what you’re eating, add some sprinkles and it’s guaranteed to make you smile.

Cake Batter Balls

I whipped up these easy (too easy) cake batter balls. No bake, five minute prep, and ohhh so delicious. I literally couldn’t keep little hands away.

My kids were loving the process of rolling these and dipping them in the sprinkles. Sprinkles EVERYWHERE, people.

Cake Batter Balls

Ingredients for

  • blanched almond flour
  • unsweetened coconut shreds
  • agave nectar
  • vanilla
  • refined coconut oil
  • unsweetened vanilla almond milk
  • pinch of salt
  • rainbow sprinkles

How to Make Cake Batter Balls!!

Combine almond flour, coconut shreds, agave nectar (honey or maple syrup works for higher glycemic), refined coconut oil, almond milk, sea salt, and vanilla in your food processor. Process to mix everything together (about 30 seconds) and it will be like cookie dough consistency. Scrape down the sides and process for another 10 seconds. You can definitely use a bowl and whisk too, I’m just so used to using my food processor!

Cake Batter Balls

In a separate, smaller bowl, pour 2 tablespoons of sprinkles at a time (or use naturally died sprinkles!!). Add more tablespoons of sprinkles as needed.

Roll a ping pong-sized ball in your hands. I used a cookie scooper to keep the ball size consistent 🙂 Then drop it in the sprinkle bowl and roll it around a bit.

Cake Batter Balls

Once they are coated in sprinkles, roll them in your hands one more time to really press the sprinkles onto the outside of the balls.

Place it on a plate in a single layer. Pop it in the freezer for 5 – 10 minutes, then transfer them to the fridge until ready to eat.

More No-Bake Energy Bites:

  • Chocolate Peanut Butter Crunch Balls
  • Carrot Cake Bliss Balls
  • Vegan Gingerbread Bliss Balls
  • Pumpkin Spice Peanut Butter Energy Balls
  • No Bake Peanut Butter Crunch Balls
  • Chocolate Chip Almond Butter Energy Balls

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Recipe
GF Gluten-Free DF Dairy-Free V Vegan VG Vegetarian EF Egg-Free

Sprinkle Cake Batter Energy Balls

Sprinkle Cake Batter Energy Balls are coated in sprinkles and guaranteed to bring the smiles! They’re no-bake and naturally gluten free! 

Recipe by:Lindsay Grimes
5 Stars 4 Stars 3 Stars 2 Stars 1 Star 5 from 1 review
Prep: 5 minsCook: 1 hourTotal: 1 hour 5 mins
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Servings: 20

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 cup blanched almond flour
  • 2 tablespoons unsweetened coconut shreds
  • 1/4 cup agave nectar
  • 1 1/2 teaspoon vanilla
  • 2 tablespoons refined coconut oil, melted and cooled
  • 2 tablespoons unsweetened vanilla almond milk
  • pinch of salt
  • 6 tablespoons rainbow sprinkles

Instructions

  1. Combine all the ingredients (minus sprinkles) in the food processor.
  2. Process for 10 seconds, scrape down the sides and process for another couple seconds.
  3. Refrigerate for 30 minutes.
  4. In a small bowl, pour 2 tablespoons of sprinkles at a time. Add more sprinkles as needed.
  5. Roll a large marble sized ball in your hands.
  6. Place it in the sprinkle bowl and roll it around a bit to get it coated with sprinkles.
  7. Once the balls have sprinkles, place them on a plate in a single layer.
  8. Transfer them to the fridge for another 30 minutes and keep them in the fridge until you’re ready to eat them.

Tips

Store in fridge.
Per ball: Calories 86; Fat 4.6g (Sat 1.9g); Protein 1.8g; Carb 6.4g (net carbs 5.4g); Fiber 1.0g; Sodium 2mg

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Author’s note: at the time of update (9/7/16), I have in fact, put sprinkles on toast 😉

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  1. Natalie @ A Fit Philosophy says

    Posted on 11/18/15 at 11:39 am

    These look sooo fun and delicious!! I’ll have to try them 🙂

    Reply
  2. Cassie says

    Posted on 9/11/16 at 3:28 pm

    Oh me oh my! I would totally wake up for one of these! And since my wisdom teeth are healing fast, it’s amazing that I can chew on soft, doughey sweet goodies!

    Reply
  3. AvatarWhitney says

    Posted on 7/19/18 at 12:55 pm

    I love this recipe – they are so fun for a birthday party! How long do you think they will keep in the fridge?

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    • Lindsay says

      Posted on 8/8/18 at 6:14 am

      I think they’ll keep for at least a week in a container in the fridge! Enjoy!! xo

      Reply
  4. AvatarDylan says

    Posted on 9/30/19 at 8:11 pm

    Does it make a difference if your almond flour is not blanched?

    Reply
    • Lindsay Grimes Freedman says

      Posted on 8/9/20 at 10:42 am

      Blanched is a lighter color and typically more finely ground than unblanched but it doesn’t make a huge difference in this recipe, the balls may just have a slightly more hearty texture 🙂

      Reply

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