Vegan Birthday Cake Energy Bites
These no-bake bites are the kind of treat that makes you feel like you're celebrating even on a random Tuesday. Rolled oats and creamy cashew butter form the base, held together with maple syrup and a generous hit of vanilla and almond extract that gives them that unmistakable birthday cake flavor. Vegan white chocolate chips and rainbow sprinkles folded right into the mix mean every single bite has something fun going on. The whole thing comes together in one bowl with zero baking required — just a couple of short chills in the fridge and you're rolling. Each ball gets a final coat of sprinkles for that festive, confetti-covered finish that looks way more impressive than the effort involved. With 12 bites per batch, there's plenty to share at a party or stash in the fridge for a week of happy snacking. Store-bought birthday treats are notoriously hit-or-miss when it comes to animal-derived ingredients, so making your own means you know exactly what's in every colorful little ball.
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12 servings
- 1 ½ cups rolled oats
- ½ cup cashew butter
- 3 tbsp maple syrup
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- ¼ tsp almond extract
- ¼ tsp salt
- 3 tbsp vegan white chocolate chips
- 3 tbsp vegan rainbow sprinkles, divided
Instructions
- 1
Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and set aside.
- 2
In a large mixing bowl, stir together the rolled oats, cashew butter, maple syrup, vanilla extract, almond extract, and salt with a rubber spatula until fully combined and no dry oats remain.
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