Lately, I’m obsessed with two things. I would like to make every recipe with these two ingredients. All new ideas that I can come up with are made out of beetroot or matcha green tea. So, this time it’s beetroot. I think you can also use beetroot powder for these protein bars. However, I found that the real beetroot works perfectly and makes sure that the protein bars aren’t dry. If you are afraid that the bars will taste like beetroot, then honestly don’t worry! It doesn’t taste like beetroot at all. You will just get a nice pink color that looks delicious and is a great idea for homemade Christmas gifts (check my post with homemade Christmas gift ideas).
Beetroot is actually one of the cheapest healthy ingredients that we can find. It has so many health benefits that tell us we really need to eat more of it. Some researchers even say that it’s one of the best antioxidants. It’s good for blood pressure and cholesterol. If you are not a fan of beetroot, then I still suggest you to start eating only a little bit of beetroot at a time. Hide it in these delicious protein bars and then try to say no to that. You might even get kids to eat the pink bars. These bars don’t have to be protein bars you can always just call them pink bars when you leave out the protein. The choice is always yours.
Secretly Veggie Paleo Pink Protein Bars
Ingredients:
- 100 g (3,5 oz) sliced almonds (or almond meal)
- 50 g (1,7 oz) cooked beetroot (boiled)
- ½ tsp ground vanilla bean
- pinch of salt
- 2 tbsp pea protein*
- 70 g (2,5 oz) cocoa butter
- 2 tbsp honey (or maple syrup for vegan option)
- 1 tsp cocoa nibs
Instructions:
- Add almonds, beetroot, protein, vanilla, and salt to the food processor. Blend.
- Add cocoa butter to the mixture and blend until smooth.
- Add honey and blend until smooth.
- Put the mixture in the box (19×13 cm/ 7,4x 5,1 inch) that is covered with baking paper. Decorate with cocoa nibs.
- Freeze for 20-30 minutes or refrigerate for few hours.
- Cut into smaller bars (depends on what shape you prefer) and enjoy.
* You can always make just pink bars without protein, just replace the pea protein with almond meal to get the right texture.
Deborah Brooks says
Very creative! The color on those is fantastic
Annmarie says
I saw these on your IG feed the other day and was just wowed by the color! These are gorgeous and I bet they taste amazing too!
HealthyLaura says
So lovely! 🙂 Beetroot makes such a big difference!
Abbey Sharp says
This colour is awesome! Also, love the vid 🙂
HealthyLaura says
Thanks, Abbey! 🙂
Mikkin says
Awesome little video and these bars look amazing! LOVE the color!
HealthyLaura says
So glad you liked it! 🙂
Rachel says
Beetroot! Of course! I couldn’t figure out your secret to this pretty pink!
HealthyLaura says
Exactly! 🙂
Kelly says
Those are super fun. Great color and tasty ingredients!
HealthyLaura says
Thanks, Kelly!
Emily says
These are so pretty!!! I love how beets make everything pink :D. I want to try these out for sure.
HealthyLaura says
I love the pink as well! 🙂
Liz says
Oh wow, those are gorgeous!! I love the color and I’m sure they taste amazing!
HealthyLaura says
Thanks, Liz! 🙂
Jill Conyers says
They’re such a pretty color. Fun homemade gift idea.
HealthyLaura says
Thanks! These are fun indeed 😉