Easy Beet Bars ( A Gluten-Free Recipe by Savory Spin) (2024)

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Moist, light, and studded with white chocolate chips, these decadent Beet Bars are gluten free and can be enjoyed as a breakfast treat or a snack or a dessert.

So, what would you do if you won the lottery?

Let’s day dream for a little now…

Would you quit your job?
Buy a new home? A new car?
Travel the world?
Sit around and eat beetroot in all it’s glorious forms: all-day? everyday? 😉

When we were younger, my dad used to love to ask my sister and I what we would do if we won…

Then when it was his turn, he would rattle off all the things we had listed – saying his answer lay in helping us get what we wanted and be where we longed to be…

In those earlier years, my day dreams revolved around a new car, a home for my parents, travelling to see my friends and family scattered around 4 continents…these days though, my answer to that question isn’t quite the same…these days my answers revolve more around my daughter’s needs and my mom’s and sister wish-fors.

But, there is one thing constant – one thing that I had wanted to do when my dad first asked me this question and now, as I ruminate on it myself-and that would be to quit my full time gig.

So last night when I came across this amazing lady – who won $11 million in a lottery with her husband – and heard of her plans to stay working and serving at her job – well, to say my mind was blown is putting it mildly!

So, I might quit my day job, but I think I will keep my night one – this blogging thingie – after all it’s an excuse to eat glorious beetroot in a smorgasbord of ways!

I tried a couple of versions of these beet bars – the first one, I did not use enough agave and it seemed that the salt was kinda off (like how technical I can get in my descriptions?) and my daughter gave me her “squinchy” face at first bite -YIKES! But the second time around, I used raw cane sugar and more salt and more chocolate chips and peanut butter chips (which can be substituted with butterscotch chips – if you prefer)…

And…I had to start rationing…while negotiating…

My daughter (while I was trying to take these pictures and when she knew I would be distracted): “Mom – can I have another one”…
Me: “can or may…”
My Daughter: eye-roll (Whhaaat!!! Why do kids think just because you have your back to them, you have no clue what their body language is saying???)
Me: “You’ve had two – we need to save them for breakfast for the rest of the week”
My daughter: “How bout I help you weed the front yard?”
Me: “What does that have to do with the amount of leftovers we have?”
My daughter: “that will cut the time you spend on yard work in half, leaving you more time to go buy more beets and make another batch of these…”

And that’s when I didn’t have a come back as I was marveling at her application of math to real life and the fact that she was trying to talk me into buying more beets!

These Beet Bars are totally gluten free and can be enjoyed as a breakfast treat or a snack or a dessert (or like my daughter tried to tell me) at breakfast, and as a snack and as a dessert – all in one day!

Easy Beet Bars ( A Gluten-Free Recipe by Savory Spin) (6)

Yield: 20

Prep Time: 10 minutes

Cook Time: 30 minutes

Total Time: 40 minutes

Moist, light, and studded with white chocolate chips, these decadent Beet Bars are gluten free and can be enjoyed as a breakfast treat or a snack or a dessert.

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 cup Beet Puree:
  • 3 medium beets roasted and cubed, for about an hour at 400 degrees
  • 1/2 cup almond milk
  • 4 eggs at room temperature
  • 1/2 cup coconut oil -melted
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup raw cane sugar
  • 1/2 cup melted white chocolate
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 2 tablespoons flax meal
  • 1 cup rice flour
  • 1/2 cup white chocolate chips
  • 1/2 cup peanut butter chips, or butterscotch

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees
  2. Make the beet puree by blending the beets and the almond milk
  3. To this, add the eggs and using a whisk, mix the eggs till well incorporated
  4. Add the coconut oil and mix well
  5. Add the melted white chocolate and whisk till well blended
  6. Then add the cane sugar, vanilla, baking powder, flax, salt and rice flour.
  7. Sprinkle the white chocolate chips and peanut butter chips/butterscotch on top
  8. Bake at 375 for 28-30 minutes
  9. Let cool completely and then divide into pieces.
Nutrition Information

Yield 20Serving Size 1
Amount Per ServingCalories 197Total Fat 11gSaturated Fat 7gTrans Fat 0gUnsaturated Fat 3gCholesterol 39mgSodium 153mgCarbohydrates 22gFiber 1gSugar 14gProtein 3g

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FAQs

Is cooked beetroot gluten free? ›

Beetroot Red is gluten free. Beetroot Red should be safe for patients with celiac and other gluten-related disorders.

Is beet gluten free? ›

The answer is a resounding yes! Beets in their natural form do not contain gluten. They are a safe option for individuals following a gluten-free diet or those with gluten intolerances.

Is pickled beetroot gluten free? ›

We love this beetroot. It is lovely and delicious. Great that it is gluten free as I am coeliac.

What is a beet tortilla? ›

Large, strong tortilla infused with beetroot giving it a bright purple colour, floral aroma and enticing flavour.

Are cooked beets anti inflammatory? ›

Beets are also rich in nitrates, which reduce inflammation by removing harmful compounds from your bloodstream. This combination of betalains and nitrates makes beets a great choice for people with inflammatory conditions like rheumatoid arthritis or fibromyalgia.

What does beetroot do to your body? ›

Beets are high in fiber and promote the growth of good bacteria in your gut. Having plenty of healthy bacteria in your digestive system helps fight disease and boost your immune system. Fiber also improves digestion and reduces the risk of constipation.

Who should not eat pickled beets? ›

Beets are also rich in oxalates — compounds that may reduce nutrient absorption and promote kidney stones. Therefore, people predisposed to kidney stones may want to limit their intake ( 8 ). Though pickled beets may turn your urine pink or red, this side effect is harmless ( 8 ).

Why are pickles not gluten-free? ›

A: I hate to be the one to break it to you, but yes, you are missing something. Some pickles are made with malt vinegar, which is produced from barley, a grain that can be problematic for those who can't tolerate gluten.

Are Aunt Nellie's beets gluten-free? ›

Aunt Nellie's Pickled Beets contain no fat, saturated fat or cholesterol; they are kosher and gluten-free.

What's the difference between beet soup and borscht? ›

Put simply, barszcz is a Polish name for a beetroot soup that is a shared staple in the whole of the Eastern Europe and the word borscht is an anglicised version of the Yiddish word for it. There are many many versions of this bright pink soup as it's eaten throughout the year.

What is beetroot lavash? ›

Our beetroot Lavash is flat cracker Bread . commonly eaten along with dips and hummus and served as appetizer.

What is cheese between two tortillas called? ›

United States quesadilla

Another preparation involves cheese and other ingredients sandwiched between two flour tortillas, with the whole package grilled on an oiled griddle and flipped so both sides are cooked and the cheese is melted. This version is often cut into wedges to serve.

Is cooked beetroot same as raw? ›

Raw beets contain more vitamins, minerals and antioxidants than cooked beets (yes, you can eat beets raw!). Like many vegetables, the longer you cook beets—especially in water—the more the colorful phytonutrients leach out of the food and into the water.

Is ready cooked beetroot good for you? ›

Some of the health benefits of eating cooked beets include reducing the risk of heart disease, fighting cancer, improving blood sugar control, and reducing inflammation.

Can cooked beetroot cause bloating? ›

Beets are great for the digestive system because of their effects on gut bacteria health. However, people with sensitive stomachs may experience digestive distress (like gas or bloating) when consuming beets. A mild upset stomach could be the result of the fiber content in beets helping clear the digestive tract.

Is cooked beetroot a laxative? ›

Ultimately, the fiber from beets adds bulk to stool while also softening it, decreasing the chance of constipation. Or, if you tend to have loose and watery stools, the fiber may aid in solidifying stool as it absorbs water and adds bulk.

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