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Protein cake pop with a bite taken out of it.
5 from 3 votes

Protein Cake Pops

These protein cake pops taste just like cake, are coated in a rich chocolate ganache, and make for a high protein, snack or sweet treat. Enjoy!
Prep 30 minutes
Cook 3 minutes
Total 33 minutes
Fat 15
Carbs 16
Protein 6
Yield 15

Ingredients

Protein Ball

  • 1 cup all-natural drippy cashew butter*
  • 1/3 cup + 1 tablespoon vanilla protein powder
  • 1/2 cup quick-cooking oats
  • 2 tablespoons honey
  • 2 tablespoons rainbow sprinkles + more for rolling
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 2 teaspoons water

Chocolate Coating

Toppings

  • Sprinkles
  • Flaked salt

Instructions

  • Add the ingredients for the balls into a medium bowl.
    Protein cake pop ingredients in a bowl.
  • Use a wooden utensil to mix until combined. Eventually, it may be easier to knead the dough with your hands. The dough should be malleable and a little bit oily. If it is not, add more water by the teaspoon until it turns into a cookie dough-like dough.
    Protein cake pop dough in a bowl.
  • Use a 1-tablespoon cookie scoop and roll balls between your palms. Place the balls on a parchment-lined plate. Once the balls are rolled, transfer the plate to the freezer to allow the balls to firm up.
    Protein cake pop balls on a cookie sheet.
  • Add the chocolate chips to a microwave-safe bowl and microwave on high for 30-second intervals, stirring every time. Repeat until the chocolate is smooth.
  • Add the heavy cream to a microwave-safe bowl and microwave for 30-50 seconds or until the cream is warm, not boiling.
  • Slowly pour the cream into the chocolate, mixing the ingredients until combined and glossy.
  • Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and place a metal rack on top of the parchment paper.
  • Remove the balls from the freezer. Use a fork to dip balls into the chocolate, coating it completely.
  • Tap the fork on the side of the bowl so that you can remove as much excess chocolate as possible. Use a wooden skewer or toothpick to slide the protein ball off of the fork and back onto a metal rack. Sprinkle the protein pops with sprinkles and salt. Repeat until you've coated all the balls.
  • Place the sheet back into the freezer for at least 30 minutes to firm up.
  • Remove the cake pops from the freezer and stick a lollipop stick into the bottom of each cake pop. Eat immediately or store in the freezer until ready to enjoy.
    Protein cake pops covered in sprinkles.

Tips & Notes

  • The cashew butter gives these protein cake pops the “cake batter” flavor. If you use a different nut butter, it will alter the flavor.
  • Cashew butter: this recipe calls for drippy cashew butter. We love the Good and Gather brand at Target, along with Trader Joe's. If your cashew butter is NOT drippy, this recipe will not work.
  • Protein powder: if you use whey or collagen-based protein powder, you will likely need more than 1/3 cup. We tested this recipe with Vanilla Garden of Life protein powder and needed to use an extra tablespoon of protein powder. Start with 1/3 cup, and increase from there.

Nutrition Facts

Calories: 213kcal | Carbohydrates: 16g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 15g | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 8g