No Bake Chocolate Fudge Red Velvet Cake Bites! Gluten Free red velvet cake bites made with natural superfood ingredients but also super delicious! Healthy, vegan friendly, perfect dessert for ANY occasion! Or for satisfying that snacky sweet tooth. Go ahead, enjoy! 
It’s already February! Like whoa! And as I sit here typing up my Healthy Bites Flavor of the Month Post (HELLO –> Chocolate Fudge Red Velvet Cake Bites), it’s 82F for the high today. This 2016 weather is already crazy sporadic. Much like our life right now. But I’m gonna go with it.
You see, I’m not doing a giveaway for Healthy Bites this month. GASP! I know, I’m sorry. But I feel like because my life (and the weather) is sporadic, maybe the giveaways need to be sporadic. Meaning, I want to wait till I can GIVE MORE AWAY. Does that make sense? More VALUE and better QUALITY of prizes to giveaway; when the timing is right. So these Gluten Free Chocolate Fudge Red Velvet Cake Bites, they will be saved for another SUPER high quality sporadic giveaway. I’m working on it. And I’m working on redoing my old healthy bites recipe ebook. Which…. will be up for a sporadic giveaway as well. Anyone want to come help me roll a bizallion balls?
Alright alright. Let’s talk fudge and red velvet cake and superfood. Wait, which one of these doesn’t belong? Haha, probably the superfood. I’m sure you’ve never seen a super food red velvet cake or a cake bite. Well, that’s about to change.
You see, I think I’ve only had red velvet cake only once. And actually, it was in the form of a cupcake, way before my gluten free days. That being said, my goal here with this Valentine’s Day theme recipe was to make a chocolate fudgish (is that a word?) type of no bake gluten free cake bite that was healthier than that cupcake but still smooth as velvet. Pun intended.
Like …… When you take bite it’s taste and texture is kinda like cake and fudge combined. Yes, it’s possible!
Oh and it needed to be dye free! But wait, how do you add RED to red velvet cake without adding dyes or chemicals? Well, you rally up your superfoods!
Dark Brown and Pink = RED! So think DARK CHOCOLATE (COCOA) and any form of red fruit/vegetable powder. Beet, raspberry, strawberry, etc.
Today’s recipe I combine Cocoa with GOJI BERRY POWDER. Goji berry (powder) has so many amazing wonderful superfood properties and it’s basically tasteless so it takes on the chocolate and buttery taste quite well. This is great for those looking to sneak more veggies in their diet/recipes without actually having to taste it! Chocolate
Things to know about GOJI Berry – Besides that it’s fun to say.
- Did you know they are actually a fruit and herb? Ha, go figure.
- They are EXTREMELY HIGH on the ORAC Antioxidant scale. An ORAC value calculates a food’s antioxidant power on a relative scale. Adding these to your diet just might help with athletic performance! RUN BABY RUN!
- Studies have shown that goji juice/berries can help increase energy and gastrointestinal health due to their anti-inflammatory and antibacterial properties . I’ll eat chocolate fudge red velvet cake bites for that!
- A lastly, Goji is LOADED with trace minerals! In fact, they have 15x more IRON and calcium than spinach. (source)
YES! These really do “take the cake” when it comes to no bake SUPERFOOD dessert cake bites. Am I right?
No Bake Chocolate Fudge Red Velvet Cake Bites {Gluten Free}
Ingredients
- 1 cup vanilla pea protein powder or gluten free box cake mix.
- 1/4 cup cocoa powder
- 1/4 cup coconut flour (finely ground or light in texture works best)
- 2 oz semi sweet or dark chocolate baking chocolate (see notes for vegan brand)
- 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
- 1/2 tsp butter extract (optional but it sure does make it taste like cake!)
- 1/2 cup smooth almond or sunflower seed butter
- 1/2 cup honey or agave syrup
- beet or goji powder for natural red coloring (1-2 tbsp)
Directions
- First, grind up your baking chocolate into shavings. You can use a blends or food processor. Make sure it's not too ground up. You want chocolate shavings.
- Next, in large bowl, add in all your dry ingredients. Mix them all together.
- Add your almond butter and honey and mix with a spoon. Then add vanilla/butter. Add 1 tbsp beet powder or goji powder here if you want it red inside.
- Mix again and then use your hands to finish. It’s easier using your hands to mix after a certain point.
- Roll dough into bite size balls. Mine turn out to be about 18 grams each. Place in freezer after. Makes anywhere between 28-29 balls.
- After they are frozen roll in 1 -2 tbsp additional cocoa powder and beet or goji powder.
- Freeze or keep in refrigerator to maintain freshness.
Recipe Notes
Vegan/dairy free baking chocolate - you can use Baker's unsweetened chocolate or Enjoy LIfe chocolate chips (large morsels) br]
To find a pure butter extract, look [here . Or you can use the imitation if it doesn't bother you.
Serving size: 1 Calories: 62 Fat: 3 Carbohydrates: 8 Sugar: 6 Fiber: 1.5 Protein: 1.5
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So here’s my thinking. Are you training for a race? Are you setting new workout goals or health goals in 2016? I think these gluten free chocolate red velvet cake bites just might fit into your diet and keep you SUPER POWERED!
Or you can make them for your Valentine and feel good about it! Either way, you’re winning.
Okay, so tell me… first memory of eating red velvet cake? Was it actual cake or cupcake or cookie? And have you tried goji powder?? I think you’d love! Just sayin..
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What a creative way to make red velvet healthy! I was just thinking when seeing your post title that I can’t remember the last time I’ve had red velvet, but I’m sure it was a cupcake and definitely not gluten free!
Oh yum! I’ve been waiting for these ever since your FB post about the flavor. 🙂
But how are you a child of the South if you’ve only had red velvet cake once?! Blasphemy! 🙂
shameful, i know! will you make me a gluten free cake? xxoo
Well isn’t this fancy! I don’t think I’ve ever eaten red velvet except for in a cupcake maybe once. I’m not much of a cake person. Ha! I need to try these though. I’ve been long wanting to try goji berries!
i try to be fancy … sometimes. LOL!
I’ve only ever had goji berries… I think I’ll be picking some powder up next time I’m at Whole Foods (…aka later today) 😀 Chocolate AND red velvet sounds like a winning combo to me!
pretty sure you’ll be hooked on playing with goji powder and the addition of that color in everything! SO FUN!
I have a great first red velvet cake memory. It was for my birthday, and I was expecting my typical chocolate cake, but my mom decided to surprise me and get me a true Southern treat of red velvet cake (I think I was like 8). Well, I was NOT impressed and carried on and on and then tried it, wasn’t so sure about and continued to be a brat. A few years later, I came back to red velvet cake, and I loved it.
Aren’t kids awesome?
haha sounds like something i would do!
It excites me that someone else seems to enjoy puns as much as I do, but also that I have everything needed to make these! Even so, I would still volunteer to help with the rolling of a bazillion balls!
My love for red velvet flavored anything is strong, but I don’t actually remember the first time I had it!
we can be punny together! <3
Seriously. You are killing me, I tried to pick one off the screen
Seriously. You are killing me, I tried to pick one off the screen
i still have some left! xxoo
I love Red Velvet Cake. When The Hubs and I started dating, we tried our hand at a cake and it turned out TERRIBLE!! Love that you shared this recipe too because we have an event focused on chocolate Monday. I’m bringing chocolate covered beer marshmallows, but I need a simple healthy treat and this is the PERFECT option! I’ll let you know how they turn out!
beer marshmallow? that is awesome!!! i love your creativity. keep me posted!
I’ll help roll if I get to taste test along the way.. 😉
This has to be my favorite flavor of healthy bites you have made yet, I LOVE red velvet cake! Now all I need to get is some goji berry powder and i’m all set to make these babies 🙂
Goji berry powder I need that in my LIFE!! These bites sound fantastic, my mouth is watering.
You have one excited girl over here and it isn’t me! Not that I’m not excited but the “Red Velvet Princess” who loves pretty much everything red velvet (she has found a few things she doesn’t like) has requested I whip these up today. I said sorry they have to wait until tomorrow because I have a hair appt and am getting my pictures taken (really hate my pictures taken) for my business cards. Hey if you want to come play in the fluffy white snow today my kitchen is free if you want to help me out and make them for her. 😉
You know that if you supply the wine I’ll come & help!
Shame me, but I’ve never had red velvet 😛 (At least I don’t think..)
My mom thinks it’s weird though and gross! haha! I tell her it’s just chocolate 😛 She just doesn’t get it! Hahahhaahah!
Truth is Lindsay, I don’t really want to come help you roll them. I just want to EAT them. HA. They are truly beautiful and I must try them. I’m with Maureen. Maybe a glass of wine and I’ll be there!
★★★★★
you are so welcome too! Come over! xxoo
These look amazing. Knowing me I would also find some cream cheese icing to slather all over them which completely defeats the purpose. Sure would taste good though 🙂
Holy moly I need these in my life! These look amazing Lindsay. And the up and down craziness? I feel you. Sending you big hugs! xo
i made them with sunflower seed butter too.. JUST FOR YOU!
Vegas’ favorite is red velvet cake. I’ve made her pancakes, waffles, and cupcake… time to feed her some balls!
TWSS! 😉
Exactly.
oh drooling… seriously we need to get you a ball roller! ha
You know the HUGE Red Velvet Cupcakes from Costco are pretty amazing!!! I haven’t had one in a really long time, but they are drool worthy…And I’ve never had gogi berries. Um when are we going to catch up? Miss you!
You don’t have to always do giveaways!!! xoxo!
These look amazing of course! I have always been a vanilla over chocolate – not that I don’t like it but I like vanilla better. Nothing stopping me from liking these though! 🙂
I have not have the poseder but the actual berries!
Red velvet only once?! WHAT?!?!?! It’s been ages since I’ve had red velvet, but I miss it, DEARLY. I love how you created these beautiful balls!!! I haven’t tried goji powder but you totally have me sold!
These are beauties!
I was just eating a bunch of goji berries on my smoothie and you made me feel really good about that 🙂
Yay for superfoods in yummy treats.
well now i want that smoothie! LOL!
YUMMMMMM!!!!! I LOVE this flavor combo!!
GIRL, you know I love your bites 😉
Red velvet is one of my favorite cake flavors, so I’m 110% positive I’d like these!
i wish i could make these! They look and sound AMAZING!! <3 I'm so sad I can't make any of your Healthy Bites. (I don't have a blender or anything..and no money to buy one hahah) But, I can just drool looking at the pictures hahah! Hope you're doing well! We are getting crazy weather in Alabama too so I can understand the sporadic part!
COme visit! we can eat these and be sporadic!
these look and sound LOVEly 🙂
thank you friend!
You had me at red velvet with no added dyes! I love love love this recipe. What a prefect Valentines Day treat! Pinning and will be sharing on FB too!
thanks friend.
I have no idea the first time I had red velvet, but I bet it was a cupcake. I usually reach straight for the chocolate 🙂
LOVES! I think I’ve only ever eaten red velvet once, and I remember it just tasting like chocolate? 😆 I’ll stick to chocolate cake and goji-powered red velvet bites 😀
These are a dream come true! Red velvet is one of my very favorite flavors. And OMG GOJI POWDER?! I need some immediately. Definitely need to try these!
OMG you will love it!!
Yummmm these look good! I haven’t had red velvet cake in a long time because the one time I ate it was right before I got an awful case of stomach flu, but my husband loves red velvet cake. The goji powder tempts me into trying it again!
ooh that is not a fond memory. LOL! hope you try these though!
GIMMMEEE – SERIOUSLY!!! GIMMEEEE!!!
BTW, also seriously, are you going to be in Austin when BlogHer food rolls through there? Will you be going? Just curious….
Yes, i’m gonna be in town and hopefully at Blogher!! YAY!
I love these healthier red velvet bites! I am a big fan of goji berries and must look for goji powder next time! Such a great idea! These look fantastic!
Bananas are my super food.
And since I’m still on ‘pelvic rest.’ I’d be happy to come over and roll out a bazillion balls. It’ll be the most action I’ve had in weeks.
bring your ball loving self over!
I love anything Red Velvet. I can’t wait to try these!!! But, I don’t keep honey or agave in the house. I have liquid stevia… any chance you can give me a substitution amount? And will this cause a denser batch of balls? I am trying to stay away from carbs. While this recipe doesn’t have a lot of net carbs I would like to see if I can make it less. Thank you so much for sharing. I can’t wait to attempt it either way.
Is that the same as xylitol syrup? If so, it’s a little thinner but can still work. You just might have to adjust the flour content a bit. Or the protein. Does that make sense?