Is everyone pumped for Valentine’s Day?
Like most holidays, I’m just here for the food.
Ever since Vegas came into my life I’ve become a bit more mushy. We were both just laughing at how cheesy we are. It’s awesome disgusting.
After learning her favorite dessert is red velvet cake, I’ve been creating red velvet everything. This Valentine’s Day it’s Red Velvet Protein Dip.
Having made mugcakes, waffles, pancakes, balls, bars, protein shakes, and chia pudding cheesecake, I decided it was time to branch out. Why not a dip?
I’d made Vegas avocado chocolate “pudding” before and she liked it. A red velvet version didn’t seem like too far of a stretch. My suspicious were confirmed when she started hovering around to see if I was done taking pictures.
I took the avocado pudding a step further by adding my favorite protein powder and using coffee to thin it. You could use milk or even water; I like the way coffee brings out the chocolate flavor.
This super-creamy, protein-rich dip was filling enough for a small meal. The best part is that it’s nutritious enough that I didn’t feel bad that particular small meal was breakfast.
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Red Velvet Protein Dip
- 1 scoop Chocolate Rice Protein Powder
- 1/2 (~70g) avocado
- 1/3 C roasted red beet (or 1 scoop CocoCardio)
- 1 T cocoa powder
- 1/2 tsp cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp almond extract
- 6-8 drops NuNaturals Vanilla Liquid Stevia
- 1/4 C brewed coffee or milk (add slowly and adjust according to thickness preference)
Place ingredients in a food processor or high speed blender. Mix until smooth.
Scoop into a bowl and serve with chocolate, fresh fruit, and/or crackers. It’s also really good as icing for pancakes!
Note: I order my beet powder on iHerb. Use my discount code – USO924 – for $5-10 off your order!
Read on for my day of eats, and join in Jenn’s WIAW baby right here today!
Breakfast:
I had my usual morning cocktail and sludge while I made the above recipe.
Breakfast… well, I had good intentions of making eggs. But Vegas wandered into the kitchen, curious about what I was making. She started eating the dip, spoon-feeding me bites. One thing lead to another and – no, not THAT – we ate chocolate and red velvet dip for breakfast.
#VegasApproved
Lunch:
Leftover chili Vegas made for the Super Bowl. I was shocked at how good it was (don’t tell Vegas). She said she based it off of a copy-cat Wendy’s chili recipe.
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Dinner:
It was 81 degrees today in San Diego. (Sorry to all the east-coasters in the snow.) Weather like that calls for a salad… and a glass of rosé. 😉
Mixed greens, no-salt deli turkey, cherry tomatoes, and fig balsamic.
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Does your other half make you cheesy?
What’s your favorite red velvet recipe? My mom makes these to-die-for cupcakes… mmmm…
I LOVE this dip- especially because you use beet powder as opposed to food coloring for the pinky hue. This is so perfect for Valentine’s Day! Happy Wednesday!
MMM I love red velvet cake, I’ve never tried to make a healthier version but your recipe looks great!!!
I’m really looking forward to some chocolate covered strawberries!!
That chili looks really good! Love that you were able to use the leftovers for lunch. And Im very jealous of your 80 degree weather:)
It was really good. I’m making Vegas cook more often!
YUM! This dip looks awesome, especially since there’s coffee hidden in it! It’s hard to deny red velvet cupcakes.
I need to make chili it’s been way too long!
You know this makes my southern heart very happy indeed!
This looks so good:) I am for sure going to make this:)
Thank you! I’d love to hear what you think if you do!
I don’t think the link up likes me! Got the error again 🙁
Ugh..me too!
Snap, I got the same response here. It’s not recognising the backlink in the post either!
That dip looks amazeballs! but then so does that chilli, I’d love a recipe for it.
I need to get her to do it again so I can write it down… it really was great chili!
I do get totally into all the cheesy stuff around Valentine’s Day. I love it. And not even just with my husband- my friends, pets, family, everybody gets loved on!
Okay so yesterday I truly thought my ears mint freeze off. Someone from Southern Cal should hire me to be there live-in maid/cook during the winter.
I love dips and that looks so good! I love the use of beets, though I’ve never roasted them before. I do love pickled beets though!
I’d hire you if I could!
You have to try to roast a beet – I just wrap them in foil like a baked potato and cook them til they’re tender. Super easy!
Hehe. This made me smile. I’m secretly all about the cheesy factor. But don’t tell anyone.
I’m really digging the sounds of this “dip,” and see it as a potential breakfast bowl in my near future.
Your secret’s safe with me! 😉
I’ve never actually had any “traditional” red velvet things…I know…it’s sad 😛
You have to try something red velvet. Please promise me. 🙂
I definitely need to get some more protein powder. I just ran out about 2 weeks ago. . . THen I can make this!!! 🙂
I’ll basically eat red velvet anything. YUM!
om emm gee the protein dip looks fabulous! I would love to dip some strawbs into this baby!
Good call! I need to buy some next… I’m finally bored of my raspberry kick.
Yeah, I’m only in it for the food too. I have no man so that’s all I got!
Food can’t talk back. 😉
This dip looks SO GOOD! How amazing has this sunny San Diego weather been? It’s made it so hard to sit inside at work haha.
I saw you used the cocoa cardio!! Isn’t it the best way to get beet and chocolate in one? I’m addicted to this stuff!:)
I think my favorite part of red velvet cake is the cream cheese frosting. Maybe since this dip is do healthy, I could habe some frosting on the side. I kid, I kid, but this looks good!
You’re right on there – I made a healthier version t top my red velvet waffles and pancakes… wish I’d thought to try it here! Next time. Thanks for the idea!
If I can count my dog as my other half, I am a total cheeseball around him. I make up songs, silly noises, and have a gazillion nicknames for him.
The red velvet dip looks amazing! Knowing me, I’d probably try to use it as a topping for Greek yogurt or oatmeal. Thanks for sharing!
That’s a great idea too! I was thinking I could have used it as frosting for a breakfast cupcake. Because every meal should be cupcakes… 😉
Oooh I like the new header. Lookin’ snazzy.
P.S. I love the addition of coffee to this dip. Genius idea. I’m not at all surprised.
I gotta get that cococardio. Is it good? I love your dip. goes with my balls. TWSS
It really is – I swear. I’ve been using it for years! It’s make some tasty balls. Just sayin’.
Oooh getting creative with protein powders used to be my thing! Sprinkles too…I think this means I must recreate that dip and maaaybe have it with chocolate for breakfast too 🙂
Thank you for sorting out the error with the back link! Your a superstar!
I have never tried red velvet anything! Not really a thing in the UK and I haven’t really seen it anywhere here in Australia either. I think I need to rectify this! Everything red velvet always looks so pretty!
I can’t help but get mushy when talking about david. Married for 6 1/2 years and I swear I only fall in love with him more and more every day! 😀
That’s weird… I never thought of it as an American thing, but I guess it is. You should hip the people of Australia to it. I mean, they like beets on those Australia burgers. Beet red velvet seems logical.
You just like rubbing it in to us east coasters huh? 🙂 I would love for 80 degree weather. It is suppose to get down to negative numbers this wkend..brr. That red velvet dip sounds tasty. A perfect Valentine’s treat!
LOL! I know, I know… but if it makes you feel better the 91 degree hike I did this week was TOO hot.
I also love red velvet anything! I think I will start with the mug cake and pancakes and work my way up to the dip!!
Yes ma’am! I’d love to hear what you think!
My suspicion is that I would be eating this with a spoon and licking the bowl!! Amazing!
This looks terrific! Also, I love love love the Ghirardelli Cabernet Matinee… Have you tried the Mango Sunset?? Omg! It might just be even better than the Cabernet. The Cherry Tango is wonderful too. I was not as impressed with the Raspberry Radiance, but only because it didn’t have as much flavor…
Nooooo…. I need to try the Mango and the Cherry. I’m normally a straight up dark chocolate girl, but this has my curiousity piqued.
Latest update… they now make dark chocolate squares with spicy caramel… I’m definitely curious to try them.
I’ve actually had that – SO good!
That does not look like beets and avocado! Yumminess and I think it;s cute that you are mushy
I love red velvet. I just discovered red velvet Oreos. I’m not a huge Oreo eater, but these are fantastic. I think it’s the cream cheese filling in the middle.
Oh man, I had those last year when they debuted. We couldn’t stop eating them! That filling makes it.
It’s 81* there? i hate you. it is 1* here. ONE DEGREE. + wind chill *cry*.
(But i also love you because you shared this dip! i really want to try co cardio but have to pick and choose because money! (silent sob) glad i like beets!)
ONE?! I’d cry. Literally. Stay warm!!!
I love red velvet! And any excuse to have it first thing in the morning haha. And thanks for reminding me about your mug cake too!
This is such a great idea! I’m jealous of your weather. I just got back to London and it’s absolutely freezing. I’m missing Guatemala big time!
You live in Paris now. I refuse to feel bad for you. 😉