Gluten Free Red Velvet Cake Protein Bars
Gluten Free Red Velvet Cake Protein Bars are soft, moist, and packed with classic red velvet flavor while offering a healthy, high-protein twist. This gluten free red velvet cake protein bars recipe is perfect for meal prep, post-workout snacks, or a guilt-free dessert option.
Ingredients
- Dry ingredients:
- 1 cup oat flour certified gluten-free
- 1 scoop vanilla or chocolate protein powder
- 2 tablespoons cocoa powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- Wet ingredients:
- 1/3 cup Greek yogurt or dairy-free alternative
- 1/4 cup honey or maple syrup
- 1/4 cup milk any kind
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Red food coloring as desired
- Optional add-ins:
- White chocolate chips
- Mini chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking dish with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, mix oat flour, protein powder, cocoa powder, and baking powder.
- In another bowl, combine yogurt, honey, milk, vanilla extract, and red food coloring until smooth.
- Add wet ingredients to dry ingredients and mix until a thick batter forms.
- Fold in chocolate chips if using.
- Spread batter evenly into the prepared dish.
- Bake for 15–20 minutes until set.
- Let cool completely before slicing into bars.
Notes
- Use a protein powder you enjoy for best flavor.
- Do not overbake to keep bars soft and moist.
- Adjust sweetness with honey or maple syrup.
- Use parchment paper for easy removal.
- Cool fully before cutting for clean slices.