Raw Cacao Peppermint Patties

 

Are you worried about gaining weight during the holidays? There is no need to skip the dessert table! As an alternative, indulge sensibly this holiday season with healthier versions of your favorite sweets...yummy raw cacao or healthy chocolate!!

If you are going to a party, having one of your own, or just craving something sweet, these Raw Cacao Peppermint Patties are the perfect treat to enjoy so you aren’t tempted to reach for the sugar laden goodies that are likely to fill up the dessert table!

Ingredients:

1/2 cup coconut oil

1/4 cup agave nectar or pure maple syrup

1/2 teaspoon peppermint oil

1/2 to 1 cup raw cacao paste or high quality dark chocolate chips

Directions:

1. In a small bowl, combine coconut oil, agave nectar, and peppermint oil.

2. Freeze mixture for approximately 10 minute or until the mixture begins to harden. Use a small ice cream scoop or tablespoon to measure out balls on a parchment lined plate. Place in freezer until balls begin to firm up for another 5-10 minutes.

3. Melt raw cacao paste using a double boiler. Remove from heat.

4. Remove firm mint balls from freezer and flatten into patties using spoon. Quickly dip mint patties into melted chocolate using spoon. Cover patties completely with chocolate and place on parchment lined plate.

5. Leave out for about 10 minutes until patties harden. Store in the freezer.


Photo Credit: Reboot Your Life