These healthy no-bake Red Velvet Cake Balls are not only vegan, but also gluten-free, flourless and come with a protein boost. Super simple and easy, they don’t even require any cooking. Although best eaten from the fridge, they can be eaten simply straight from the blender by the spoonful – don’t even need to wait to shape them into balls!
This recipe is basically red velvet cake in vegan protein ball form. If you want to push the boat out, coat with cashew frosting (I have a great recipe for this from my Mole Cake) or some melted white chocolate. They are also pink and pretty and perfectly mouthful size for convenient eating!
Why is this Good for Me?
- Almond flour is a great alternative to regular flour, especially if you are intolerant or allergic to gluten or grains. It is also a richer source of protein in comparison to other flours given that it is made with nuts and is a good source of lipid-soluble vitamin E. The fat content is higher than other flours, so bare that in mind.
- Dates are a great alternative to sugar. They are not processed and are also rich in fibre, as well as potassium and magnesium.
Questions about Red Velvet Cake Balls
How to make Red Velvet Cake Balls
To make Red Velvet Cake Balls, place all ingredients into a blender and blitz until smooth.
Remove and shape into balls. Dust with shredded coconut. Chill in fridge for 30 minutes.
What flavour is red velvet cake?
Red velvet cake doesn’t really have a particular flavour, but rather a slightly acidic yet sweet taste from tangy buttermilk and sweet frosting. The addition of cocoa powder gives it a mild chocolate undertone. This healthy red velvet cake recipe gets it’s tanginess from lemon and sweetness from dates with a hint of cocoa. The beetroot powder adds colour as well as a slight earthy flavour.
Red Velvet Cake Balls Substitutions
- Almond flour can be replaced with coconut flour or oat flour.
- Dates can be replaced with other dried fruits such as figs, apricots or prunes, those these may alter the flavour slightly.
- Protein powder can be added to give an additional protein boost.
These Red Velvet Cake Balls are…
- Fudgy
- Smooth
- Refined sugar-free
- Healthy
- Grain-free
- Flourless
- Eggless
- Dairy-free
- Gluten-free
- Vegan
- Plant-based
Shopping List
Food
- 120g almond flour
- 3 tbsp shredded coconut (plus extra for decorating)
- 2 tbsp cocoa powder
- 1 tbsp beetroot powder
- 50 ml plant milk
- 1 tsp lemon juice
- 9 medjool pitted dates
Equipment
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Red Velvet Cake Balls
Ingredients
- 120 g almond flour
- 3 tbsp shredded coconut plus extra for decorating
- 2 tbsp cocoa powder
- 1 tbsp beetroot powder
- 50 ml plant milk
- 9 medjool pitted dates
Instructions
- Place all ingredients into a blender and blitz until smooth.
- Remove and shape into balls.
- Dust with shredded coconut.
- Chill in fridge for 30 minutes.
Notes
- Almond flour can be replaced with coconut flour or oat flour.
- Dates can be replaced with other dried fruits such as figs, apricots or prunes, those these may alter the flavour slightly.
- Protein powder can be added to give an additional protein boost.
Nutrition
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