These Red Velvet Protein Bars are a delicious way to enjoy a classic dessert flavor while staying on track with your fitness goals. Soft, chocolatey, and naturally vibrant in color, these bars combine rich cocoa with high-protein ingredients to create a satisfying snack or post-workout treat. Topped with a creamy protein frosting, they taste indulgent but are made with wholesome ingredients that make them perfect for healthy snacking.
Red Velvet Protein Bars Recipe
Ingredients
Base:
- ⅔ cup Chocolate Protein Powder, Whey, 60g, 2 scoops
- ½ cup Unsweetened Cocoa Powder, 40g
- ½ cup Oat Flour, 45g
- ½ cup Coconut Flour, 56g
- ½ cup Unsweetened Almond Milk, 120ml
- 1 tablespoon Red Food Color, Liquid
Protein Frosting:
- ⅔ cup Vanilla Protein Powder, Whey-caesin, 60g
- 2 tablespoon Non-fat Greek Yogurt, 28g
- 2 tablespoon Reduced Fat Cream Cheese, Softened, 28g
- Optional topping: Cashew Butter, Recommendation below
Instructions
- Line a 8×8″ baking pan with parchment paper; Leave an overhang to lift out later.
Base:
- In a bowl combine chocolate protein power, cocoa powder, oat flour and coconut flour.
- Add in milk and red food color and mix. Mixture will be like a dough.Add more milk if too dry, coconut flour if too wet.
- Transfer into pan and press down with back of spoon or spatula.
Protein Frosting:
- In a bowl, mix softened cream cheese (microwave 10 seconds to soften), yogurt and vanilla protein powder until smooth.Mixture should be thick but smooth and spreadable.Add yogurt if too thick, coconut flour if too thin.
- Spread on top of base and use back of spoon/spatula or fingers to smoothen.
- Place in freezer 10-15 minutes to harden.
Assemble:
- Cut in half, and place one base+frosting layer on top of the other (cake base of one over icing of other).
- Press down, and place in freezer another 10 minutes.
- Drizzle on cashew butter or melted chocolate if needed.
Health Benefits
1. High in Protein
Protein powder, Greek yogurt, and cream cheese provide a good protein boost, helping support muscle recovery and keeping you fuller for longer.
2. Supports Energy Levels
Oat flour adds complex carbohydrates that provide steady energy, making these bars great before or after workouts.
3. Lower in Refined Sugar
Unlike traditional red velvet desserts, these bars rely on protein powder and natural ingredients rather than high amounts of refined sugar.
4. Rich in Healthy Fats
Optional cashew butter adds healthy fats that support brain health and help maintain energy levels.
5. Gluten-Friendly Option
Using oat flour and coconut flour makes these bars suitable for many gluten-free diets when certified gluten-free ingredients are used.
