You’ll love this vegan and paleo recipe for Homemade Peppermint Patties. They are so fun and yummy, and made without oil or refined sugar.
I’ve made chocolate candies in the past, but this is the first time I’m sharing a recipe. It’s actually not that hard!
My recipes has six ingredients, but it’s still easy to make. I love the combination of coconut butter and cocoa butter because it adds to the chocolatey-ness of this sweet treat.
You’ll see from the photos that these aren’t the pretty peppermint patties that you buy in a store. This homemade version will have imperfections in appearance, that’s just how it goes, but I promise you the flavor makes up for any visual flaws.
Here’s my printable recipe:
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Homemade Peppermint Patties (Vegan & Paleo)
Prep Time: 30 mins- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Total Time: 1 hour 30 minutes
Yield: 24
Category: Dessert
Method: stovetop
Cuisine: vegan, paleo
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You’ll love this vegan and paleo recipe for Homemade Peppermint Patties. They are so fun and yummy, and made without oil or refined sugar.
Ingredients
- 1/3 cup coconut butter
- 1/3 cup cocoa butter
- ¼ teaspoon peppermint extract
- 3 tablespoons raw honey
- 1/8 teaspoon vanilla bean powder or 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ¾ cup dairy-free chocolate baking chips
Instructions
- Combine coconut butter and cocoa butter in a small saucepan over low heat. Stir until the coconut and cocoa butters are melted and remove from heat. Whisk in the vanilla and honey.
- Use a serving spoon to carefully pour the mixture into a silicone mold (I used this one) or a mini muffin tray.
- Place the mold or tray into the freezer for at least 30 minutes to set. This will be the bottom layer of your peppermint patties.
- After 30 minutes, remove the tray and set aside.
- Place the chocolate baking chips in a double-boiler or a microwavable bowl. Heat until just melted, stirring until smooth. Pour the chocolate over the peppermint patties to form the top layer.
- Place your mold or tray back in the freezer for at least another 30 minutes or until the chocolate has re-solidified. Carefully remove the patties from the mold or tray and serve cold or slightly cool.
- If your house is warm, keep leftovers in the fridge so they don’t melt.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2
- Calories: 70
Items recommended for this recipe (some affiliate links included):
- Organic coconut butter, also called manna
- Organic cocoa butter (make sure you’re using a version made for eating as opposed to ones made for beauty items)
- Vanilla bean powder or vanilla extract
- Vegan chocolate baking chips
- Silicone daisy flexible mold
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Renee Kohley says
Oh wow! No way! My girls would love making these! What a fun treat!
Carrie Forrest, MPH in Nutrition says
Thanks, Renee! Happy holidays!
Cristina Curp says
I have to make these for my son! He loves peppermint, he calls is spicy! haha!
Carrie Forrest, MPH in Nutrition says
That’s sooooooo cute, Cristina! I’ve never heard peppermint described that way. 🙂
Michele Spring says
When I was growing up we would always have Andes chocolate mints on Christmas. It was a favorite thing for me to eat since I was in charge of putting them out for our guests and I’d always sneak in a few while doing that. But who knows what’s in those. These look wonderful and much healthier and even though it’s now past Christmas I might have to restart my tradition 🙂 Or maybe make a New Year’s Eve mint tradition?
Carrie Forrest, MPH in Nutrition says
Michele, I think I ate my weight in Andes mints at least several times over as a teenager! Those things are sooooo good! But, you’re right, I’m sure they’re filled with horrible things I don’t even want to think about. 🙂 I hope you enjoy this recipe with much “cleaner” ingredients. Happy holidays!!! XO.
Stacey says
Chocolate and mint are so magical together! These look super yummy ????
Carrie Forrest, MPH in Nutrition says
I so agree, Stacey! Happy New Year!!!
Stacey says
Happy New Year to You & your Family 🙂
Becky Winkler (A Calculated Whisk) says
These sound so delicious! This is one of those recipes that makes me so sad I’m allergic to coconut. I wonder if it would work with additional cocoa butter instead–what do you think?
Carrie Forrest, MPH in Nutrition says
Becky, this recipe would definitely work with just cocoa butter and no coconut. In fact, I would probably prefer it that way since I’m not into coconut right now. Make some and send me one? 🙂 XOXO.
Taesha says
Ahhhhhh! Just when I thought I had made every dessert on my “must make” list, I find this one! My favorite flavor combination to boot!
ChihYu Smith says
Love love peppermint flavored patties ! It goes so well with coffee or whenever I need a healthy snack ! Thanks for sharing.
Emily @ Recipes to Nourish says
Yum!!! This is one of my favorite flavor combos! I wish I had some of these to snack on today!
Carrie Forrest, MPH in Nutrition says
Me too! Thanks, Emily, and Happy New Year!!!
Michele says
Ooh these are so cute and look absolutely perfect for winter – yum!
Carrie Forrest, MPH in Nutrition says
Thanks, Michele!!!
Rachel says
What a fresh wintery treat! Nom.
Maribel says
Wow Peppermint Patties! Perfect for Christmas!
Thanks Carrie!
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