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Lemon Vanilla Sprinkle Gluten Free Cake Bites {with Protein}

by Lindsay Cotter · 04/13/2015

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★★★★★ 4.2 from 6 reviews

Gluten 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.

Easy, no-bake, protein-rich, Lemon Vanilla Sprinkle Gluten Free Cake Bites bites that are bursting with flavor. Perfect treats or healthy snacks!

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!

love grown foods power flakes cereal made with beans! @lovegrownfoods

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!

Packed with healthy fats and protein, these gluten free cake bites are perfect for post workout or after school snacks.

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


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4.2 from 6 reviews

  • Total Time: 15 min
  • Yield: 20-22 1x
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Ingredients

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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

  1. 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.
  2. In large bowl, add in all your dry ingredients. Then mix in your nut butter, extracts, and last the honey.
  3. Mix well ( I use my hands) and roll into bite size balls.
  4. 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.
  5. Makes about 20 balls. Feel free to roll into larger bites, or smaller to make more. Freeze or keep in refrigerator to maintain freshness
  • Prep Time: 15 min

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Easy no bake protein rich snack bites that are bursting with flavor and grain free. These are such a treat for Spring! Packed with healthy fats and protein, these are perfect for after workout or school snacks! You could use peanut butter, almond butter, or even sunflower butter.

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!

Easy, no-bake, protein-rich, Lemon Vanilla Sprinkle Gluten Free Cake Bites bites that are bursting with flavor. Perfect treats or healthy snacks!

 

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!

Cheers!

[Tweet “DELISH!  #Glutenfree Lemon Vanilla Sprinkle Cake Bites! #proteinpacked #fitfluential “]

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Categories: Dairy Free, Desserts, Gluten Free, Grain Free, Snacks and Appetizers, Vegetarian Tags: gluten free snacks, no bake, protein bites

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Lindsay Cotter of Cotter Crunch

Hi, y'all, I’m Lindsay Cotter, a Nutrition Specialist with a focus on Gluten Free eating. I love creating delicious nourishing food that anyone can enjoy.

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  1. Jessica Z says

    04/16/2015 at 7:01 PM

    I love to put sprinkles on my yonanas!

    Reply
  2. Brooke P says

    04/16/2015 at 9:01 AM

    I 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!

    Reply
  3. Heather @ FITaspire says

    04/16/2015 at 7:45 AM

    So festive, how could anyone NOT want to eat these!! 🙂

    Reply
  4. Meghan@CleanEatsFastFeets says

    04/15/2015 at 5:11 AM

    I 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.

    Reply
  5. Abby @ BackAtSquareZero says

    04/14/2015 at 6:28 PM

    Funfetti cake anything!!!

    Reply
  6. Lily Lau says

    04/14/2015 at 2:21 PM

    Need to pin this for this weekend, there’s a bday party and your bites will be the protagonists! Thank you so much 😀

    ★★★★★

    Reply
    • LCCotter says

      04/14/2015 at 5:03 PM

      woohoo! party bites for sure!

      Reply
  7. Holly E says

    04/14/2015 at 1:28 PM

    I love making chocolate cupcakes with sprinkles.

    Reply
  8. Abby says

    04/14/2015 at 12:45 PM

    Wow- 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!

    Reply
  9. Jess @hellotofit says

    04/14/2015 at 11:41 AM

    Sprinkles are my favorite when they’re involved with ice cream 😛

    Reply
  10. Sam @ PancakeWarriors says

    04/14/2015 at 10:29 AM

    Sprinkles 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!

    Reply
    • LCCotter says

      04/14/2015 at 12:16 PM

      you know i couldn’t agree more!

      Reply
  11. Megan says

    04/14/2015 at 9:24 AM

    These look delicious! I love anything with sprinkles 🙂

    Reply
  12. Erin @ The Almond Eater says

    04/14/2015 at 6:42 AM

    Saw 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.

    Reply
  13. Arman @ thebigmansworld says

    04/13/2015 at 11:39 PM

    That’s it, I confess…This is the real reason I’m moving over. To enter these contests!

    Reply
  14. Katie says

    04/13/2015 at 9:54 PM

    Everything 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.

    Reply
  15. Jordan says

    04/13/2015 at 9:40 PM

    Rainbow sprinkles on ice cream is the best!

    Reply
  16. Katie says

    04/13/2015 at 9:31 PM

    Cashew Butter & Soon to be these healthy balls!

    Reply
  17. Katie says

    04/13/2015 at 9:02 PM

    Yum! Also I like sprinkles on my oatmeal especially on a gloomy morning!

    Reply
  18. Jennifer S. says

    04/13/2015 at 8:35 PM

    Mmmm Sprinkles!! I’ve wanted to try your healthy bites for so long! I hope you can get a subscription box going soon(ish) 🙂

    Reply
  19. Linz @ Itz Linz says

    04/13/2015 at 8:30 PM

    i love sprinkles on EVERYTHING!

    Reply
  20. Molly Auf der Maur says

    04/13/2015 at 8:02 PM

    These lemon Healthy Bites look great. I always like making pudding with sprinkles ! Is that weird? Vanilla or butterscotch to be exact.

    Reply
  21. Danica @ It's Progression says

    04/13/2015 at 6:43 PM

    One 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 🙂

    Reply
  22. Kim says

    04/13/2015 at 5:48 PM

    I’m always amazed with how many different combinations you are able to come up with! These sound/look awesome!

    Reply
  23. Allyssa says

    04/13/2015 at 4:57 PM

    Cupcakes are definitely my favorite thing to ad sprinkles to!

    Reply
  24. Marcia says

    04/13/2015 at 4:43 PM

    Oh wow these look so great! Fave thing to make with sprinkles is chocolate/PB/protein eggs!

    Reply
  25. Laura @ Sprint 2 the Table says

    04/13/2015 at 4:28 PM

    You had me at sprinkles. I think they should be added to everything. Even bacon.

    Reply
  26. She Rocks Fitness says

    04/13/2015 at 2:35 PM

    CUPCAKES! Oh goodness I need these in my life! XOXO

    Reply
  27. Georgie Morley says

    04/13/2015 at 2:29 PM

    How 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

    Reply
  28. Lori Musselman says

    04/13/2015 at 2:09 PM

    Holy yum! With these, I could indeed celebrate my birthday for many, many more days 🙂

    Reply
  29. Beth says

    04/13/2015 at 2:08 PM

    I am so excited to try this one.

    ★★★★★

    Reply
  30. Hayley @ Full of Life says

    04/13/2015 at 1:44 PM

    These look UNREAL. Making asap.

    Reply
  31. Shashi at RunninSrilankan says

    04/13/2015 at 1:20 PM

    Ok 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!

    Reply
  32. Sarah says

    04/13/2015 at 1:11 PM

    These 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….. 😉

    Reply
  33. Taylor @ LiftingRevolution.com says

    04/13/2015 at 12:56 PM

    They are so pretty! I don’t use sprinkles often but when I do, I go to town on them!

    Reply
  34. Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says

    04/13/2015 at 12:36 PM

    The recipe that I posted today 😉 Sprinkles on doughnuts!

    Reply
  35. Ashlee says

    04/13/2015 at 12:32 PM

    I put sprinkles in my Greek yogurt every day for a sweet snack 🙂

    Reply
  36. paige c says

    04/13/2015 at 12:22 PM

    I ALWAYS put sprinkles on my ice cream and froyo!

    Reply
  37. Hannah @ CleanEatingVeggieGirl says

    04/13/2015 at 12:11 PM

    My 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?

    Reply
    • LCCotter says

      04/13/2015 at 2:25 PM

      do 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?

      Reply
      • Hannah @ CleanEatingVeggieGirl says

        04/13/2015 at 2:28 PM

        Yes 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.

        Reply
  38. laur says

    04/13/2015 at 11:37 AM

    Oh my gosh. Sprinkles on my ice cream or froyo, please!

    Reply
  39. Tracy says

    04/13/2015 at 11:29 AM

    I looooove lemon 🙂

    Sprinkles—-> topping for froyo!!

    Reply
  40. Nik Fahey says

    04/13/2015 at 11:21 AM

    ICe cream

    Reply
  41. Hayley says

    04/13/2015 at 11:18 AM

    Cupcakes with sprinkles!!

    Reply
  42. Aimee Fauci says

    04/13/2015 at 11:17 AM

    I love to add sprinkles to anything that needs a little bit of color!

    Reply
  43. Bryn says

    04/13/2015 at 10:56 AM

    These look delicious! I love sprinkles in almost anything… ice cream, yogurt, pancakes, you name it!

    Reply
  44. Ashley @ My Food N Fitness Diaries says

    04/13/2015 at 10:16 AM

    Cupcakes!!!

    These are so pretty!

    Reply
  45. Laura @ Mommy Run Fast says

    04/13/2015 at 10:05 AM

    These 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!

    Reply
  46. Lindsay @ Lindsay's List says

    04/13/2015 at 9:50 AM

    you KNOW I love me some Spring Sprinkles!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

    Reply
  47. Rebecca @BeTrulyNourished says

    04/13/2015 at 9:46 AM

    How fun! Love the colors + they look delish

    Reply
  48. Christine @ Love, Life, Surf says

    04/13/2015 at 9:37 AM

    I need a little sprinkles to start off my week! I love sprinkles on ice cream – vanilla chocolate swirl soft ice cream to be exact!

    Reply
  49. Marisa @ Uproot from Oregon says

    04/13/2015 at 9:31 AM

    I 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 🙂

    Reply
  50. stacey says

    04/13/2015 at 9:21 AM

    These look amazing and def. remind me of spring.

    Reply
  51. Yoojin says

    04/13/2015 at 9:20 AM

    i’m partial to having sprinkles in a vanilla cupcake!

    Reply
  52. Jen says

    04/13/2015 at 8:59 AM

    Oh, I want these. Anything with sprinkles just makes it even better, right? Pinning these!

    Reply
  53. Kristina says

    04/13/2015 at 8:57 AM

    truffles 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

    Reply
    • LCCotter says

      04/14/2015 at 8:40 PM

      they miss you! and i miss you!!

      Reply
  54. Brittany @ Barr & Table says

    04/13/2015 at 8:56 AM

    Clearly sprinkles make everything a party.. I like putting them on top of my oatmeal in the morning 😉

    Reply
  55. Giselle Schroer says

    04/13/2015 at 8:52 AM

    My 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 🙂

    Reply
  56. misszippy says

    04/13/2015 at 8:43 AM

    They are almost too pretty to eat…but I still would!

    Reply
  57. JEssica Joy @The Fit Switch says

    04/13/2015 at 8:15 AM

    It’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!

    Reply
  58. Christine says

    04/13/2015 at 8:14 AM

    Funfetti cake!

    Reply
  59. Annmarie Licatese says

    04/13/2015 at 8:04 AM

    These look like they taste just like summer! 😀

    Reply
  60. Erin @ Erin's Inside Job says

    04/13/2015 at 7:59 AM

    These 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…

    Reply
  61. Jody - Fit at 57 says

    04/13/2015 at 7:44 AM

    OMG!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Sprinkles on cookies of course! 🙂

    Reply
  62. Heather (Where's the Beach) says

    04/13/2015 at 7:25 AM

    I 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 😉

    Reply
  63. Michele @ paleorunningmomma says

    04/13/2015 at 6:55 AM

    These are adorable! Perfectly cute little bite 🙂

    Reply
  64. Jessie says

    04/13/2015 at 6:44 AM

    Anything that incorporates sprinkles has me sold! Congratulations on your 2nd eBook btw 🙂

    ★★★★★

    Reply
    • LCCotter says

      04/13/2015 at 7:15 AM

      thanks friend. and congrats to you on being one inspiring woman, wife, mama! loved your weight post. love you!

      Reply
  65. CARLA says

    04/13/2015 at 6:40 AM

    around here it’s all SPRINKLE SHAKER INTO …. MOUTH.
    AKA SPRINKLE HOLE 🙂

    Reply
  66. Maggie says

    04/13/2015 at 6:28 AM

    I love to make cupcakes with sprinkles!

    Reply
  67. SuzLyfe (@suzlyfe) says

    04/13/2015 at 6:25 AM

    Confession: 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.

    Reply
  68. Liz S. says

    04/13/2015 at 6:24 AM

    LOVE this recipe. My favorite thing to make with sprinkles is a batch of Blondies.

    ★★★★★

    Reply
    • LCCotter says

      04/13/2015 at 2:15 PM

      ohhh good call!

      Reply
  69. Liz @ I Heart Vegetables says

    04/13/2015 at 6:18 AM

    YUM! 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!

    Reply
    • LCCotter says

      04/13/2015 at 2:14 PM

      yep, my exact thinking. Protein packed and tastes like cake but not. haha

      Reply
  70. Megan @ Skinny Fitalicious says

    04/13/2015 at 6:06 AM

    These 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.

    Reply
    • LCCotter says

      04/13/2015 at 2:11 PM

      oh bummer, wish i would have known! And not sure if i can this year. sad!

      Reply

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