Description
These Red Velvet Cake Protein Bars are a delicious, healthier twist on the classic red velvet cake, packed with protein and perfect for a guilt-free snack.
Ingredients
Scale
1 cup Vanilla protein powder
½ cup Almond flour
¼ cup Unsweetened cocoa powder
½ cup Granulated erythritol
¼ teaspoon Sea salt
1–2 tablespoons Beet powder or 1 teaspoon Red gel food coloring
½ cup Cashew butter
¼ cup Sugar-free maple syrup
1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
2–4 tablespoons Unsweetened almond milk
4 ounces Light cream cheese
¼ cup Powdered erythritol
½ teaspoon Vanilla extract for frosting
1–2 tablespoons Unsweetened almond milk for frosting
Instructions
- Prepare Your Pan: Line an 8×8 inch baking dish with parchment paper
- Combine Dry Ingredients: In a mixing bowl, whisk together protein powder, almond flour, cocoa powder, erythritol, sea salt, and beet powder or food coloring
- Add Wet Ingredients: Mix in cashew butter, maple syrup, and vanilla extract
- Mix and Hydrate: Combine the mixture and add almond milk gradually to achieve a thick dough-like consistency
- Press into Pan: Transfer the mixture into the prepared dish and press evenly
- Prepare the Frosting: Mix the cream cheese, powdered erythritol, and vanilla until smooth, adding almond milk as needed
- Frost the Bars: Spread the frosting over the pressed bars evenly
- Chill Time: Cover and refrigerate for 2-3 hours until firm
- Cut and Serve: Slice into bars and enjoy!
Notes
For a vegan option, use plant-based protein powder and dairy-free cream cheese.
- Prep Time: 20 mins
- Cook Time: 0 mins
- Category: Snack
- Method: No-bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 160-180 kcal
- Sugar: 1-2 g
- Sodium: 80 mg
- Fat: 10-12 g
- Saturated Fat: 3-4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6-8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 8-10 g
- Fiber: 2-3 g
- Protein: 12-15 g
- Cholesterol: 5 mg