11 Cadbury Egg Protein Ball Recipes You Need To Try
Cadbury Creme Eggs are a beloved Easter treat. They have a sweet, creamy fondant center inside a milk chocolate shell. But they are also full of sugar. These protein ball recipes capture the same delicious flavors but pack them into a healthy, protein-rich snack.
These 11 Cadbury Egg protein ball recipes are all easy to make. You do not need to bake anything. Just mix the ingredients in a bowl, roll them into balls, and chill. They are perfect for an after-workout snack, a healthy dessert, or a sweet treat any time of day. Let us get rolling.
1. Classic Cadbury Egg Protein Balls
These protein balls taste just like a Cadbury Creme Egg. They have a chocolate coating and a sweet, creamy center. They are a healthy twist on a classic Easter candy.
Prep time: 15 minutes | Chill time: 30 minutes | Servings: 12 balls
Ingredients:
- 1 cup rolled oats
- 1/2 cup vanilla protein powder
- 1/4 cup almond flour
- 1/4 cup honey or maple syrup
- 1/4 cup almond butter
- 1/4 cup milk (any kind)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 cup mini chocolate chips
- For the center: 2 tablespoons coconut flour mixed with 2 tablespoons water (to make a paste)
Instructions:
- In a large bowl, mix the rolled oats, vanilla protein powder, and almond flour.
- Add the honey, almond butter, milk, and vanilla extract. Stir until a dough forms.
- Fold in the mini chocolate chips.
- In a small bowl, mix the coconut flour and water to make a thick paste. This will be the “creme” center.
- Take a small amount of the dough (about 1 tablespoon). Flatten it in your palm.
- Place a tiny amount (about 1/4 teaspoon) of the coconut flour paste in the center.
- Fold the dough around the paste and roll into a ball.
- Repeat with the remaining dough.
- Place the balls on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes until firm.
- Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
2. Chocolate Covered Cadbury Protein Balls
These protein balls are dipped in a chocolate coating. They look just like real Cadbury Eggs. The chocolate shell adds a rich, decadent touch.
Prep time: 20 minutes | Chill time: 30 minutes | Servings: 12 balls
Ingredients:
- 1 cup rolled oats
- 1/2 cup chocolate protein powder
- 1/4 cup almond flour
- 1/4 cup honey or maple syrup
- 1/4 cup peanut butter
- 1/4 cup milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- For the coating: 1 cup dark chocolate chips, melted
- For the center: 2 tablespoons coconut flour mixed with 2 tablespoons water
Instructions:
- In a large bowl, mix the rolled oats, chocolate protein powder, and almond flour.
- Add the honey, peanut butter, milk, and vanilla extract. Stir until a dough forms.
- In a small bowl, mix the coconut flour and water to make a paste.
- Take a small amount of dough. Flatten it. Add a tiny bit of the paste. Roll into a ball.
- Place the balls on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Freeze for 15 minutes.
- Melt the dark chocolate chips in the microwave in 30-second bursts, stirring each time.
- Dip each ball into the melted chocolate. Use a fork to lift it out and let the excess drip off.
- Place the coated balls back on the parchment paper.
- Refrigerate for 15 minutes until the chocolate hardens.
- Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
3. White Chocolate Cadbury Protein Balls
These protein balls use white chocolate chips instead of dark chocolate. They taste like the white chocolate version of a Cadbury Egg. They are sweet and creamy.
Prep time: 15 minutes | Chill time: 30 minutes | Servings: 12 balls
Ingredients:
- 1 cup rolled oats
- 1/2 cup vanilla protein powder
- 1/4 cup almond flour
- 1/4 cup honey
- 1/4 cup cashew butter
- 1/4 cup milk
- 1/2 teaspoon almond extract
- 1/4 cup white chocolate chips
- For the center: 2 tablespoons coconut flour mixed with 2 tablespoons water
Instructions:
- In a large bowl, mix the rolled oats, vanilla protein powder, and almond flour.
- Add the honey, cashew butter, milk, and almond extract. Stir until a dough forms.
- Fold in the white chocolate chips.
- In a small bowl, mix the coconut flour and water to make a paste.
- Take a small amount of dough. Flatten it. Add a tiny bit of paste. Roll into a ball.
- Repeat with the remaining dough.
- Place the balls on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes until firm.
- Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
4. No-Bake Cadbury Egg Protein Bites
These are the easiest version. They do not require any special coating or center. They taste like a Cadbury Egg in every bite. They are perfect for a quick snack.
Prep time: 10 minutes | Chill time: 30 minutes | Servings: 12 balls
Ingredients:
- 1 cup rolled oats
- 1/2 cup vanilla protein powder
- 1/4 cup almond flour
- 1/4 cup honey
- 1/4 cup almond butter
- 1/4 cup milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 cup mini chocolate chips
- 1 tablespoon coconut flour (for the “creme” flavor mixed in)
Instructions:
- In a large bowl, mix the rolled oats, vanilla protein powder, almond flour, and coconut flour.
- Add the honey, almond butter, milk, and vanilla extract. Stir until a dough forms.
- Fold in the mini chocolate chips.
- Roll the dough into 12 balls.
- Place the balls on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes until firm.
- Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
5. Peanut Butter Cadbury Protein Balls
These protein balls have a peanut butter twist. The peanut butter adds a salty, nutty flavor that goes perfectly with the sweet chocolate and creme filling.
Prep time: 15 minutes | Chill time: 30 minutes | Servings: 12 balls
Ingredients:
- 1 cup rolled oats
- 1/2 cup chocolate protein powder
- 1/4 cup almond flour
- 1/4 cup honey
- 1/4 cup peanut butter
- 1/4 cup milk
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- For the center: 2 tablespoons coconut flour mixed with 2 tablespoons water
Instructions:
- In a large bowl, mix the rolled oats, chocolate protein powder, and almond flour.
- Add the honey, peanut butter, milk, and vanilla extract. Stir until a dough forms.
- In a small bowl, mix the coconut flour and water to make a paste.
- Take a small amount of dough. Flatten it. Add a tiny bit of paste. Roll into a ball.
- Repeat with the remaining dough.
- Place the balls on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes until firm.
- Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
6. Coconut Cadbury Protein Balls
These protein balls have a coconut twist. Shredded coconut is added to the dough. It gives the balls a tropical flavor and a nice texture.
Prep time: 15 minutes | Chill time: 30 minutes | Servings: 12 balls
Ingredients:
- 1 cup rolled oats
- 1/2 cup vanilla protein powder
- 1/4 cup almond flour
- 1/4 cup unsweetened shredded coconut
- 1/4 cup honey
- 1/4 cup coconut butter or almond butter
- 1/4 cup coconut milk
- 1/2 teaspoon coconut extract
- For the center: 2 tablespoons coconut flour mixed with 2 tablespoons water
Instructions:
- In a large bowl, mix the rolled oats, vanilla protein powder, almond flour, and shredded coconut.
- Add the honey, coconut butter, coconut milk, and coconut extract. Stir until a dough forms.
- In a small bowl, mix the coconut flour and water to make a paste.
- Take a small amount of dough. Flatten it. Add a tiny bit of paste. Roll into a ball.
- Repeat with the remaining dough.
- Place the balls on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes until firm.
- Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
7. Double Chocolate Cadbury Protein Balls
These protein balls are for serious chocolate lovers. The dough has cocoa powder and chocolate protein powder. They are rich, fudgy, and delicious.
Prep time: 15 minutes | Chill time: 30 minutes | Servings: 12 balls
Ingredients:
- 1 cup rolled oats
- 1/2 cup chocolate protein powder
- 2 tablespoons cocoa powder
- 1/4 cup almond flour
- 1/4 cup honey
- 1/4 cup almond butter
- 1/4 cup milk
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 cup mini chocolate chips
- For the center: 2 tablespoons coconut flour mixed with 2 tablespoons water
Instructions:
- In a large bowl, mix the rolled oats, chocolate protein powder, cocoa powder, and almond flour.
- Add the honey, almond butter, milk, and vanilla extract. Stir until a dough forms.
- Fold in the mini chocolate chips.
- In a small bowl, mix the coconut flour and water to make a paste.
- Take a small amount of dough. Flatten it. Add a tiny bit of paste. Roll into a ball.
- Repeat with the remaining dough.
- Place the balls on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes until firm.
- Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
8. Caramel Cadbury Protein Balls
These protein balls have a caramel twist. Adding caramel extract or sugar-free caramel syrup gives them a deep, buttery flavor. They taste like a caramel-filled Cadbury Egg.
Prep time: 15 minutes | Chill time: 30 minutes | Servings: 12 balls
Ingredients:
- 1 cup rolled oats
- 1/2 cup vanilla protein powder
- 1/4 cup almond flour
- 1/4 cup honey
- 1/4 cup almond butter
- 1/4 cup milk
- 1 teaspoon caramel extract (or 2 tablespoons sugar-free caramel syrup)
- For the center: 2 tablespoons coconut flour mixed with 2 tablespoons water and 1/2 teaspoon caramel extract
Instructions:
- In a large bowl, mix the rolled oats, vanilla protein powder, and almond flour.
- Add the honey, almond butter, milk, and caramel extract. Stir until a dough forms.
- In a small bowl, mix the coconut flour, water, and 1/2 teaspoon caramel extract to make a paste.
- Take a small amount of dough. Flatten it. Add a tiny bit of the caramel paste. Roll into a ball.
- Repeat with the remaining dough.
- Place the balls on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes until firm.
- Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
9. Mint Chocolate Cadbury Protein Balls
These protein balls have a minty twist. They taste like a mint chocolate Cadbury Egg. The peppermint extract adds a cool, refreshing flavor.
Prep time: 15 minutes | Chill time: 30 minutes | Servings: 12 balls
Ingredients:
- 1 cup rolled oats
- 1/2 cup chocolate protein powder
- 1/4 cup almond flour
- 1/4 cup honey
- 1/4 cup almond butter
- 1/4 cup milk
- 1/2 teaspoon peppermint extract
- 1/4 cup mini chocolate chips
- For the center: 2 tablespoons coconut flour mixed with 2 tablespoons water
Instructions:
- In a large bowl, mix the rolled oats, chocolate protein powder, and almond flour.
- Add the honey, almond butter, milk, and peppermint extract. Stir until a dough forms.
- Fold in the mini chocolate chips.
- In a small bowl, mix the coconut flour and water to make a paste.
- Take a small amount of dough. Flatten it. Add a tiny bit of paste. Roll into a ball.
- Repeat with the remaining dough.
- Place the balls on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes until firm.
- Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
10. Sugar-Free Cadbury Protein Balls
These protein balls have no added sugar. They are sweetened with stevia or monk fruit. They are perfect for people on a low-sugar or keto diet.
Prep time: 15 minutes | Chill time: 30 minutes | Servings: 12 balls
Ingredients:
- 1 cup almond flour
- 1/2 cup vanilla protein powder (low-carb)
- 2 tablespoons cocoa powder
- 1/4 cup melted coconut oil
- 1/4 cup sugar-free maple syrup or honey substitute
- 1/4 cup unsweetened almond milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 10-15 drops liquid stevia (optional)
- For the center: 2 tablespoons coconut flour mixed with 2 tablespoons water and 5 drops stevia
Instructions:
- In a large bowl, mix the almond flour, vanilla protein powder, and cocoa powder.
- Add the melted coconut oil, sugar-free syrup, almond milk, vanilla extract, and stevia. Stir until a dough forms.
- In a small bowl, mix the coconut flour, water, and stevia to make a paste.
- Take a small amount of dough. Flatten it. Add a tiny bit of paste. Roll into a ball.
- Repeat with the remaining dough.
- Place the balls on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes until firm.
- Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
11. Vegan Cadbury Protein Balls
These protein balls are completely vegan. They use plant-based protein powder, maple syrup, and coconut oil. They taste just like the original but are dairy-free.
Prep time: 15 minutes | Chill time: 30 minutes | Servings: 12 balls
Ingredients:
- 1 cup rolled oats
- 1/2 cup vegan vanilla protein powder
- 1/4 cup almond flour
- 1/4 cup maple syrup
- 1/4 cup almond butter
- 1/4 cup unsweetened almond milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 cup dairy-free mini chocolate chips
- For the center: 2 tablespoons coconut flour mixed with 2 tablespoons water
Instructions:
- In a large bowl, mix the rolled oats, vegan protein powder, and almond flour.
- Add the maple syrup, almond butter, almond milk, and vanilla extract. Stir until a dough forms.
- Fold in the dairy-free chocolate chips.
- In a small bowl, mix the coconut flour and water to make a paste.
- Take a small amount of dough. Flatten it. Add a tiny bit of paste. Roll into a ball.
- Repeat with the remaining dough.
- Place the balls on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes until firm.
- Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
Tips for Making Protein Balls
- Use a cookie scoop to make uniform balls.
- If the dough is too sticky, add a little more almond flour or oats.
- If the dough is too dry, add a little more milk or honey.
- Chill the dough for 15 minutes before rolling if it is too soft.
- Store protein balls in the refrigerator. They will stay fresh for up to 2 weeks.
- You can also freeze protein balls for up to 3 months.
Storage Tips
- Store protein balls in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.
- To freeze, place the balls on a baking sheet and freeze until solid. Then transfer to a freezer bag. They will keep for up to 3 months.
- Thaw frozen protein balls in the refrigerator overnight or at room temperature for 15 minutes.
Final Thoughts
Cadbury Eggs are a delicious treat. But they are not very healthy. These 11 protein ball recipes give you the same great taste with more protein and less sugar. They are easy to make and perfect for a healthy snack. There are classic versions, chocolate-covered versions, and even vegan and sugar-free options. Pick one and start rolling. Enjoy.
