Description

These Homemade Birthday Cake Protein Bars are a fun and delicious way to enjoy a healthy snack packed with vanilla protein and a festive touch of confetti sprinkles. Coated with creamy white chocolate, they make a perfect treat that balances taste and nutrition, ideal for a quick energy boost or post-workout snack.

Ingredients

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Dry Ingredients:

½ cup vanilla protein powder (packed)
¼ cup coconut flour
Pinch of baking soda (optional)
2 tbsp confetti sprinkles

Wet Ingredients:

3 tbsp unsweetened applesauce
1 tbsp almond milk (or water)
1 tbsp butter-flavored coconut oil, melted

For Decoration:

¾ cup white chocolate chips (for coating)
Optional: 1 tsp coconut oil (for thinning chocolate)

Instructions

Mix Dry Ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together vanilla protein powder, coconut flour, optional baking soda, and confetti sprinkles until well combined.
Add Wet Ingredients: Stir in the applesauce, almond milk (or water), and melted butter-flavored coconut oil until a cohesive dough forms.
Adjust Consistency: If the mixture is too soft, gradually add more coconut flour, 1 teaspoon at a time. If too dry, add more almond milk or water, 1 teaspoon at a time, to reach a dough-like consistency.
Chill the Dough: Shape the dough into a rectangular mound, then wrap it in plastic wrap or place in an airtight container. Chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes to firm up.
Slice into Bars: Once the dough is firm, remove and slice into 5 equal-sized bars.
Melt Chocolate Coating: Melt the white chocolate chips in the microwave in 20-second intervals, stirring well between each interval. Optionally, add 1 teaspoon coconut oil for a thinner, smoother coating.
Coat the Bars: Dip each bar into the melted white chocolate or drizzle the chocolate over the bars, then place them on parchment paper.
Set the Chocolate: Allow the chocolate coating to set completely at room temperature or in the fridge before serving.

Notes

Use almond milk as a dairy-free substitute but water works as well.
Ensure the dough is firm enough for clean slicing by chilling fully.
Sprinkles add a festive touch but can be omitted or replaced with mini chocolate chips.
Store bars in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
For a lower calorie version, reduce white chocolate usage or use dark chocolate with no added sugar.

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Category: Snack
Method: No-Cook
Cuisine: American

Keywords: protein bars, birthday cake bars, healthy snacks, white chocolate coating, homemade protein bars