Healthy No-Bake Red Velvet Protein Bars

No-Bake Red Velvet Protein Bars are extra chewy, easy to make and really healthy for you! Naturally gluten-free, dairy-free, vegan and sugar-free.

 1 cup Coconut Flour, sifted (can substitute for almond or more oat flour)
 0.50 cup Vanilla Protein Powder (Optional)
 12 tbsp Cocoa Powder, adjust depending on chocolate flavour you want
 1 tbsp Beet Powder, optional
 2 tbsp Granulated Sweetener of choice
 0.50 cup Almond Butter (can substitute for any nut butter)
 0.50 cup Sticky Sweetener of choice - can substitute for maple syrup or agave nectar
 0.25 cup Milk of choice *see notes
 12 tbsp Chocolate Chips of choice (optional)

1

Line a large baking dish with greased paper and set aside.

2

In large mixing bowl, combine the flour, protein powder if using it, granulated sweetener, cocoa powder, beetroot powder and mix well.

3

In a microwave-safe bowl or stovetop, combine the almond butter and liquid sweetener and heat until melted. Pour the wet mixture into the dry and mix well- It should be crumbly.

4

Using a tablespoon, add the dairy-free milk of choice one spoonful at a time until a thick, firm batter is formed.

5

Transfer to the lined pan and top with chocolate chips, if using them. Refrigerate until firm.