Red Velvet Protein Bars
Pretty and perfect Red Velvet Protein Bars complete with layers and a protein cream cheese ‘frosting’! These no bake red velvet bars use protein powder and yogurt for a sugar free healthy recipe.
Servings 8
Ingredients
Red Velvet Layer
- 1 cup red beets, raw, chopped
- 1 cup almonds, or walnuts
- 1/2 cup dates, soaked 30 minutes and drained
- 1/2 cup desiccated coconut
- 1/4 cup cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Protein Frosting
- 1/2 cup Greek-style thick yogurt
- 1/2 cup cream cheese
- 1/2 cup protein or collagen powder, plain or vanilla
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
Red Velvet Layer
- Line an 8 x 8-inch baking pan or dish with parchment paper on the bottom and sides leaving some overhanging to act as a handle to get the bars out easier for cutting.Add all ingredients to the food processor and process until well combined into a sticky dough.Scoop out the mixture and press evenly into the baking pan.Transfer to the fridge and let it firm up for around 30 minutes.
Protein Frosting
- In a bowl, mix softened cream cheese (leave out of fridge for a couple of hours or microwave 10 seconds to soften), yogurt and protein powder and vanilla until smooth.Mixture should be thick but smooth and spreadable.Add yogurt if too thick, more protein powder if too thin.Pour the frosting over the chilled crust and spread evenly with a spatula or the back of a spoon, then place back in the fridge for 30 minutes or so.Take out, cut into 8-10 bars or more smaller squares.Store leftovers in the fridge for up to 1 week or freezer for up to 3 months.