These easy VIRAL Red Velvet Marshmallow Protein Bars are made with Equip Foods Cookies & Cream protein and beetroot powder, then topped with sugar-free chocolate sprinkles.

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VIRAL Red Velvet Marshmallow Protein Bars

These Red Velvet Marshmallow Protein Bars are a fun twist on my viral 3-Ingredient Marshmallow Protein Bars! They’re soft, fluffy, chewy, packed with protein, and naturally tinted a gorgeous red color with beetroot powder.

Made with Equip Foods Cookies & Cream Prime Protein, these easy no-bake protein bars require just a handful of ingredients and come together without turning on the oven. I add beetroot powder for that signature red velvet-inspired color, then finish them with sugar-free chocolate sprinkles before refrigerating.

They’re an easy high-protein snack to keep in the fridge whenever you want something sweet, fluffy, and satisfying.

Why You’ll Love These Red Velvet Marshmallow Protein Bars

These red velvet marshmallow protein bars are:

Soft and fluffy
Packed with protein
No-bake
Easy to make
Made with just a few ingredients
Naturally colored with beetroot powder
Made with cookies and cream protein powder
Topped with chocolate sugar-free sprinkles
Perfect for meal prep
Great as a sweet snack or post-workout treat

What Makes These Red Velvet Marshmallow Protein Bars?

The base of these bars is adapted from my original 3-Ingredient Marshmallow Protein Bars. The combination of milk, gelatin, and protein powder creates an incredibly light and fluffy marshmallow texture when whipped.

For this red velvet-inspired variation, beetroot powder gives the bars their vibrant red color without using artificial food coloring.

Instead of traditional red velvet ingredients, this recipe uses Equip Foods Cookies & Cream Prime Protein (code healthyhelper saves) for a sweet, dessert-inspired flavor. The cookies and cream flavor pairs especially well with the fluffy marshmallow texture.

To finish everything off, I sprinkle Good Dee’s sugar-free chocolate sprinkles (code healthyhelper saves) over the top before refrigerating. They add a fun chocolatey finish without adding cocoa powder to the marshmallow mixture.

How to Make Red Velvet Marshmallow Protein Bars

VIRAL Red Velvet Marshmallow Bars

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Author: Healthy Helper
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 6 hours
Total Time: 6 hours 20 minutes
Yield: 16 bars
Diet: Gluten Free

Ingredients

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400 ml fat-free Fairlife milk
50 grams NuNaturals gelatin (code healthyhelper saves)
50 grams Equip Foods Cookies and Cream Prime Protein (code healthyhelper saves)
6 grams Micro Ingredients Beetroot Powder
Good Dee’s sugar-free chocolate sprinkles, for topping (code healthyhelper saves)

Instructions

Line an 8×8-inch baking pan or loaf pan with parchment paper.
Add the milk and gelatin to a saucepan and allow the gelatin to bloom according to the package directions.
Heat over low heat, stirring until the gelatin has completely dissolved. Do not boil.
Transfer the mixture to a high-speed blender or food processor.
Add the protein powder and beetroot powder.
Blend until thick, fluffy, and significantly increased in volume. Low and slow.
Pour into the prepared pan and smooth the top.
Sprinkle generously with Good Dee’s chocolate sugar-free sprinkles.
Refrigerate for at least 6 hours, or overnight, until completely set.
Remove from the pan, slice into bars, and enjoy!

Tips For Making Marshmallow Protein Bars

Whip the mixture well. The whipping process is what gives these protein bars their signature fluffy texture, so don’t rush this step.

Don’t boil the gelatin mixture. Gently heat the milk and gelatin just until the gelatin dissolves.

Use a high-speed blender. A Vitamix or similar high-powered blender works especially well for whipping the mixture.

Add the sprinkles right away. Sprinkle the Good Dee’s chocolate sprinkles over the bars while the mixture is still fresh so they adhere to the surface before refrigerating.

Give them plenty of time to set. Refrigerate the bars for at least 6 hours. For the best texture, let them set overnight.

Why Use Cookies And Cream Protein Powder?

Equip Foods Cookies & Cream Prime Protein gives these red velvet-inspired marshmallow bars a sweet, dessert-like flavor without needing additional flavorings.

The cookies and cream flavor also makes these bars taste more like a fun treat while keeping the recipe simple.

Combined with the beetroot powder and sugar-free sprinkles, you get a playful red velvet-inspired protein snack with a fluffy marshmallow texture.

How To Store Red Velvet Marshmallow Protein Bars

Store the finished bars in an airtight container in the refrigerator.

For the best texture, keep them refrigerated and enjoy within about one week.

If stacking the bars, place parchment paper between the layers to prevent them from sticking together.

Frequently Asked Questions

What Makes These Protein Bars Red?

The gorgeous red color comes from beetroot powder. There is no artificial red food coloring used in this recipe.

Do These Red Velvet Protein Bars Contain Cocoa Powder?

No! There is no cocoa powder in this recipe. The chocolate element comes from the protein and sprinkles sprinkled over the top.

What Protein Powder Should I Use?

This recipe specifically uses Equip Foods Cookies & Cream Prime Protein. The cookies and cream flavor gives the bars a sweet, dessert-inspired flavor that works perfectly with the fluffy marshmallow base.