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Gluten FreeGluten free cake bites, packed with protein and flavor, make the best healthy snacks! These FUN and colorful lemon vanilla sprinkle protein bites are a NO BAKE treat for kids and adults! Packed with healthy fats and protein, these gluten free cake bites are perfect for post workout or after school snacks. You can make them with peanut butter, almond butter, or even sunflower butter.
Well hey there Tax week! Ugh, I know, great way to start the week, right? As a reminder, haha. But don’t worry, this post will add a little SPRINKLE to your week.
It’s healthy gluten free cake bites recipe time! Oh ya’ll, this one is a good one! It’s one I’ve made for several friends, my nieces and nephews, and I shared them at blend retreat last year (minus the sprinkles). These bites basically taste like cake batter combined with lemon square bars, but look like funfetti. How’s that for a killer combo? They are also made with LOVE!
Yep, the new LOVE GROWN Mighty flakes! Just like their Power O’s but in flake form. Made from beans! And did you know they have a frosted flake version now? Which is why this cereal makes an amazing additions to this flavor of bites. It’s like the icing on the cake! A gluten free “healthified” cake of course, but tasty nonetheless!
This protein packed, gluten free cake bites recipe has all the vegan/paleoish friendly adjustments you will need.
I gave you two “base ingredient” options here. One option is to use the Love Grown flakes, and one with banana chips. It’s the original recipe from my 2nd ebook. Oh and.. YOU GET a CHANGE to win some LOVE GROWN FOOD FLAKES below!
Don’t forget to come back and let me know if you liked this Lemon Vanilla Sprinkle gluten free cake bites recipe!
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Gluten Free Lemon Vanilla Sprinkle Protein Bites
- Prep Time: 15 min
- Total Time: 15 min
- Yield: 20-22 1x
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- 1/4 cup ground banana chips or ground lovegrown flakes
- 1/4 cup sprinkles
- 1/4 cup almond meal
- 1/4 cup coconut flour –> or you can just use 1/2 cup total of coconut flour or almond meal if you don’t have both.
- 1/3–1/2 cup peanut butter or sunflower seed butter
- 6–8 tbsp Protein Powder (vanilla)
- 1/4 to 1/3 cup honey or maple syrup.
- 1/2 tsp Lemon Extract or Lemon NuNaturals stevia
- 1/2 tsp Vanilla extract or NuNaturals Stevia.
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Instructions
- For the birthday Cake option- sub out the the lemon extract for butter extract. Add in a few tbsp GF cake mix if you want it even more cake flavor.
- In large bowl, add in all your dry ingredients. Then mix in your nut butter, extracts, and last the honey.
- Mix well ( I use my hands) and roll into bite size balls.
- Next, coat the bites with extra protein powder (vanilla) and sprinkles. I usually coat them after they have set in freezer for at least 5-10 minutes. Then return to freezer after.
- Makes about 20 balls. Feel free to roll into larger bites, or smaller to make more. Freeze or keep in refrigerator to maintain freshness
Love grown foods is always so generous, aren’t they? They are allowing me to giveaway a few boxes of their new Love Grown Flakes cereal. I’m also giving away a box of ANY FLAVOR healthy bites. Um, double giveaway wammy right there. See, I told you this would add some sprinkle to your week!
NEWS and HELP –> I am in the process of redoing all my recipes and photos for both my Healthy Bites Ebooks. Which is why I just made my 2nd Healthy Bites ebooks free for you all. I need your feedback! If you download my second ebook and make the recipes (please excuse the old photos), then please let me know how they turned out or if you made any substitutions. I WOULD LOVE that input!
Phew okay, done for a Monday! Time to get your sprinkle on!
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Megan @ Skinny Fitalicious says
April 13, 2015 at 6:06 AMThese are so cute! And I don’t think I got one at Blend last year. This year? I can’t remember if you’re even going.
LCCotter says
April 13, 2015 at 2:11 PMoh bummer, wish i would have known! And not sure if i can this year. sad!
Liz @ I Heart Vegetables says
April 13, 2015 at 6:18 AMYUM! You had me at sprinkle 😉 I’m trying to follow the Tone It Up challenge for the next couple of months which means I need some protein packed snacks! I’m a terrible carb-snacker but these little protein bites would satisfying both cravings!
LCCotter says
April 13, 2015 at 2:14 PMyep, my exact thinking. Protein packed and tastes like cake but not. haha
Liz S. says
April 13, 2015 at 6:24 AMLOVE this recipe. My favorite thing to make with sprinkles is a batch of Blondies.
★★★★★
LCCotter says
April 13, 2015 at 2:15 PMohhh good call!
SuzLyfe (@suzlyfe) says
April 13, 2015 at 6:25 AMConfession: I have never tried the cereal. I want to so badly. PLLLEEEAASSEEE send me a love drop! And love lemon and vanilla bites! Reminds me of those amazing powdered sugar lemon cookies that you have at tea time in the south.
And sprinkles go on everything. You know this.
Maggie says
April 13, 2015 at 6:28 AMI love to make cupcakes with sprinkles!
CARLA says
April 13, 2015 at 6:40 AMaround here it’s all SPRINKLE SHAKER INTO …. MOUTH.
AKA SPRINKLE HOLE 🙂
Jessie says
April 13, 2015 at 6:44 AMAnything that incorporates sprinkles has me sold! Congratulations on your 2nd eBook btw 🙂
★★★★★
LCCotter says
April 13, 2015 at 7:15 AMthanks friend. and congrats to you on being one inspiring woman, wife, mama! loved your weight post. love you!
Michele @ paleorunningmomma says
April 13, 2015 at 6:55 AMThese are adorable! Perfectly cute little bite 🙂
Heather (Where's the Beach) says
April 13, 2015 at 7:25 AMI still haven’t tried their cereal yet. They don’t carry it at my Kroger and I rarely go to WFs. And sprinkles, probably the last time I even used sprinkles was baking cookies 😉
Jody - Fit at 57 says
April 13, 2015 at 7:44 AMOMG!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Sprinkles on cookies of course! 🙂
Erin @ Erin's Inside Job says
April 13, 2015 at 7:59 AMThese look magical. For some reason I have been craving lemon things lately. There is a lemon pistachio donut near me that has been running through my mind…
Annmarie Licatese says
April 13, 2015 at 8:04 AMThese look like they taste just like summer! 😀
Christine says
April 13, 2015 at 8:14 AMFunfetti cake!
JEssica Joy @The Fit Switch says
April 13, 2015 at 8:15 AMIt’s a party bite! Oh my, I have been craving lemon flavored sweets lately too. YAHOO! I did go through a chocolate mint phase, but now it’s onto lemon. and, what a cool product. I love health food stuff. I can see why these have been such a hit. WOOHOO!
misszippy says
April 13, 2015 at 8:43 AMThey are almost too pretty to eat…but I still would!
Giselle Schroer says
April 13, 2015 at 8:52 AMMy son goes crazy for sprinkles! We tend to only use them on cookies but every once in awhile I’ll sprinkle them on his pancakes or oatmeal 🙂
Brittany @ Barr & Table says
April 13, 2015 at 8:56 AMClearly sprinkles make everything a party.. I like putting them on top of my oatmeal in the morning 😉
Kristina says
April 13, 2015 at 8:57 AMtruffles would be my favorite thing to make with sprinkles – VERY similar to your healthy bites, maybe with just a bit of a chocolate coat 😉
I MISS your healthy bites, I do hope I win! xxo
LCCotter says
April 14, 2015 at 8:40 PMthey miss you! and i miss you!!
Jen says
April 13, 2015 at 8:59 AMOh, I want these. Anything with sprinkles just makes it even better, right? Pinning these!
Yoojin says
April 13, 2015 at 9:20 AMi’m partial to having sprinkles in a vanilla cupcake!
stacey says
April 13, 2015 at 9:21 AMThese look amazing and def. remind me of spring.
Marisa @ Uproot from Oregon says
April 13, 2015 at 9:31 AMI need to get my hands on some lemon extract and mighty flakes so I can finally make some bites of yours! These sound fabulously springy 🙂
Christine @ Love, Life, Surf says
April 13, 2015 at 9:37 AMI need a little sprinkles to start off my week! I love sprinkles on ice cream – vanilla chocolate swirl soft ice cream to be exact!
Rebecca @BeTrulyNourished says
April 13, 2015 at 9:46 AMHow fun! Love the colors + they look delish
Lindsay @ Lindsay's List says
April 13, 2015 at 9:50 AMyou KNOW I love me some Spring Sprinkles!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Laura @ Mommy Run Fast says
April 13, 2015 at 10:05 AMThese are so beautiful!! We pull out sprinkles for birthday cupcakes or on top of banana “ice cream” to make it more special but that’s about it!
Ashley @ My Food N Fitness Diaries says
April 13, 2015 at 10:16 AMCupcakes!!!
These are so pretty!
Bryn says
April 13, 2015 at 10:56 AMThese look delicious! I love sprinkles in almost anything… ice cream, yogurt, pancakes, you name it!
Aimee Fauci says
April 13, 2015 at 11:17 AMI love to add sprinkles to anything that needs a little bit of color!
Hayley says
April 13, 2015 at 11:18 AMCupcakes with sprinkles!!
Nik Fahey says
April 13, 2015 at 11:21 AMICe cream
Tracy says
April 13, 2015 at 11:29 AMI looooove lemon 🙂
Sprinkles—-> topping for froyo!!
laur says
April 13, 2015 at 11:37 AMOh my gosh. Sprinkles on my ice cream or froyo, please!
Hannah @ CleanEatingVeggieGirl says
April 13, 2015 at 12:11 PMMy favorite thing to make with sprinkles is funfetti cupcakes!
Also, quick question that I am hoping you can help me with. I know the Love Grown products are not made with wheat, but it does say they are made in the same facility as wheat. Do you know much about their processing policies and what (if anything) they do to prevent cross-contamination?
LCCotter says
April 13, 2015 at 2:25 PMdo you mean for celiacs? It’s really about the new gluten free labeling law. The cross contamination will not effect most gluten sensitive folks because it’s so low. But if you have a several celiac disease, you will need to stick to a strictly gluten free kitchen. It won’t be too damaging but if you keep eating it, then it will, does that make sense?
Hannah @ CleanEatingVeggieGirl says
April 13, 2015 at 2:28 PMYes that makes sense! Thanks, Lindsay! I do not have celiacs, but am new to this GF thing. I have been having a hard time figuring out what is “safe” to eat when it comes to that.
paige c says
April 13, 2015 at 12:22 PMI ALWAYS put sprinkles on my ice cream and froyo!
Ashlee says
April 13, 2015 at 12:32 PMI put sprinkles in my Greek yogurt every day for a sweet snack 🙂
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
April 13, 2015 at 12:36 PMThe recipe that I posted today 😉 Sprinkles on doughnuts!
Taylor @ LiftingRevolution.com says
April 13, 2015 at 12:56 PMThey are so pretty! I don’t use sprinkles often but when I do, I go to town on them!
Sarah says
April 13, 2015 at 1:11 PMThese seriously couldn’t be any cuter!!! Hmm favorite thing to make with sprinkles…. that is a silly question they make everything better and more fun. You know I’m going to test that and take something my kids don’t like and add sprinkles….. 😉
Shashi at RunninSrilankan says
April 13, 2015 at 1:20 PMOk so this is weird – but I like sprinkles with bananas – but, I am thinking I would love sprinkles more on these bites! I saw these bites on IG and decided to come and drool over them here as WELL – Lindsay – YUM! I bet I could gobble up that whole bowl in one sitting!
Hayley @ Full of Life says
April 13, 2015 at 1:44 PMThese look UNREAL. Making asap.
Beth says
April 13, 2015 at 2:08 PMI am so excited to try this one.
★★★★★
Lori Musselman says
April 13, 2015 at 2:09 PMHoly yum! With these, I could indeed celebrate my birthday for many, many more days 🙂
Georgie Morley says
April 13, 2015 at 2:29 PMHow fun do these look! growing up I LOVED lemon squares but they had an obscene amount of sugar so these look like a perfect craving buster. I love this photo set, such a fun set up
She Rocks Fitness says
April 13, 2015 at 2:35 PMCUPCAKES! Oh goodness I need these in my life! XOXO
Laura @ Sprint 2 the Table says
April 13, 2015 at 4:28 PMYou had me at sprinkles. I think they should be added to everything. Even bacon.
Marcia says
April 13, 2015 at 4:43 PMOh wow these look so great! Fave thing to make with sprinkles is chocolate/PB/protein eggs!
Allyssa says
April 13, 2015 at 4:57 PMCupcakes are definitely my favorite thing to ad sprinkles to!
Kim says
April 13, 2015 at 5:48 PMI’m always amazed with how many different combinations you are able to come up with! These sound/look awesome!
Danica @ It's Progression says
April 13, 2015 at 6:43 PMOne of my favorite things to have sprinkles in is homemade funfetti birthday cake. We’re thinking we’ll make one to take to the hospital with us for when baby is born, just because that would be fun 🙂
Molly Auf der Maur says
April 13, 2015 at 8:02 PMThese lemon Healthy Bites look great. I always like making pudding with sprinkles ! Is that weird? Vanilla or butterscotch to be exact.
Linz @ Itz Linz says
April 13, 2015 at 8:30 PMi love sprinkles on EVERYTHING!
Jennifer S. says
April 13, 2015 at 8:35 PMMmmm Sprinkles!! I’ve wanted to try your healthy bites for so long! I hope you can get a subscription box going soon(ish) 🙂
Katie says
April 13, 2015 at 9:02 PMYum! Also I like sprinkles on my oatmeal especially on a gloomy morning!
Katie says
April 13, 2015 at 9:31 PMCashew Butter & Soon to be these healthy balls!
Jordan says
April 13, 2015 at 9:40 PMRainbow sprinkles on ice cream is the best!
Katie says
April 13, 2015 at 9:54 PMEverything is better with sprinkles!! EVERYTHING.
What kind of coconut flour do you use? I’ve not been able to sub it 1 to 1 for any other flours like your recipe says. It just soaks up so much moisture, when I do that, the dough is really dry.
Arman @ thebigmansworld says
April 13, 2015 at 11:39 PMThat’s it, I confess…This is the real reason I’m moving over. To enter these contests!
Erin @ The Almond Eater says
April 14, 2015 at 6:42 AMSaw this on my feed yesterday but didn’t have a chance to comment… I love them. These look like a party with all the sprinkles–plus I love the lemon/vanilla combo.
Megan says
April 14, 2015 at 9:24 AMThese look delicious! I love anything with sprinkles 🙂
Sam @ PancakeWarriors says
April 14, 2015 at 10:29 AMSprinkles make everything more fun! I love funfetti cake and frosting – although I haven’t had it in years!! Oh and softserve ice cream with sprinkles – I melt!
LCCotter says
April 14, 2015 at 12:16 PMyou know i couldn’t agree more!
Jess @hellotofit says
April 14, 2015 at 11:41 AMSprinkles are my favorite when they’re involved with ice cream 😛
Abby says
April 14, 2015 at 12:45 PMWow- so generous of your to make your ebook free for feedback! I’m totally going to download it, and hopefully find time to make some 🙂 I need quick, healthy snacks now with a babe needing lots of attention!
My favourite thing to make with sprinkles? Sugar cookies for different holidays!
Holly E says
April 14, 2015 at 1:28 PMI love making chocolate cupcakes with sprinkles.
Lily Lau says
April 14, 2015 at 2:21 PMNeed to pin this for this weekend, there’s a bday party and your bites will be the protagonists! Thank you so much 😀
★★★★★
LCCotter says
April 14, 2015 at 5:03 PMwoohoo! party bites for sure!
Abby @ BackAtSquareZero says
April 14, 2015 at 6:28 PMFunfetti cake anything!!!
Meghan@CleanEatsFastFeets says
April 15, 2015 at 5:11 AMI still need to dig up some Love O’s and give them a try. The Hubby ate all the samples I brought back from Blend last year before I even got a chance to taste them. Damn him.
I like anything with sprinkles.
Heather @ FITaspire says
April 16, 2015 at 7:45 AMSo festive, how could anyone NOT want to eat these!! 🙂
Brooke P says
April 16, 2015 at 9:01 AMI love sprinkles! My favorite way still has to be on top of some fro-yo 🙂 Can’t wait to try out these bites, they sound fantastic!
Jessica Z says
April 16, 2015 at 7:01 PMI love to put sprinkles on my yonanas!