Red Velvet Funfetti Protein Bars
Red velvet protein bars with a bunch of birthday cake sprinkles for a funfetti effect!
Servings 16 bars
Ingredients
- 1 c. oat flour
- 1/2 c. chocolate protein powder I use Trutein brand, and they make a Red Velvet Cake protein powder that is perfect for this recipe
- 1/2 c. granulated sugar or Xylitol for lower sugar option
- 1/2 tsp. baking soda
- 3 tbsp. cocoa powder
- 3/4 c. small curd low-fat cottage cheese
- 4 egg whites
- 1/4 c. unsweetened almond milk
- 4-5 drops red food color optional
- 1/3 c. sprinkles
- 1/4 c. mini semi-sweet chocolate chips
Instructions
- In a large bowl, whisk together oat flour, chocolate protein powder, sugar, baking soda, and cocoa powder.
- In another large bowl, whisk together cottage cheese, egg whites, almond milk, and red food color (if desired).
- Add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients, and stir until just combined.
- Fold in the sprinkles and chocolate chips.
- Pour batter into a greased 8-inch square pan.
- Bake at 350 degrees for 20-25 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted near the center comes out clean.
- Cool completely. Cut into bars.
Notes
These freeze well, so you can keep the freezer stocked for emergency snacks.