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These Raw Peppermint Bites are a quick and healthy treat with a nice peppermint bite. Chocolate and peppermint just go so well together. You’re going to love these healthy cookies.
Have you ever used peppermint extract? I am kind of obsessed with it right now and putting it into everything! The combination of carob or cocoa plus the peppermint reminds me of the old peppermint patties that I used to love, but can’t eat now because of all the sugar.
While this recipe isn’t truly “raw” in the strictest sense, the cookies are unbaked and come together in minutes. So, if you have a last minute gathering and want to bring a treat, I highly suggest these Raw Peppermint Bites.
You literally just combine your ingredients into a food processor:
Run it for a minute or so until you get your fully combined “batter”:
Then, you just use your hands to form the batter into balls/bites.
Here’s the recipe:
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Raw Peppermint Bites
Prep Time: 15 minutes- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 12 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Food processor
- Cuisine: Raw, vegan, paleo
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Raw Peppermint Bites for a quick and healthy treat full of peppermint deliciousness!
Ingredients
- 1 cup almonds (preferably raw and unsalted)
- 6 pitted Medjool dates
- 1/2 cup dried currants or raisins
- 1/4 cup raw buckwheat groats that have been soaked, rinsed and dehydrated so they are crunchy (alternatively, you can use a crispy cereal or just leave them out)
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon carob or 2 teaspoons cocoa powder
- 2 tablespoons water
- ½ teaspoon peppermint extract
- 1/4 cup unsweetened dried shredded coconut (for coating)
Instructions
- Combine almonds, dates, currants, buckwheat groats, cinnamon, vanilla, carob and water in a food processor and process until ingredients are combined.
- Pour coconut onto a plate. Use your hands to form the dough into 12 balls and roll each one in the coconut.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1
- Calories: 45
I’ve made some other sugar-free treats that may also be appropriate for the holiday season including these Cranberry-Oat Cookies:
Or, these Sweet Potato Cookies:
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Kimberly says
I started making peppermint bark a few years ago as teacher gifts and little thank yous. I did make about 20lbs this year of bark but since I’ve been following a more plant based diet there are a few things in them that are off limits..unless you want to indulge a little. I jotted down a quick recipe for peppermint balls, which I ws planning on trying this weekend, after all the bark making is done, but it looks like I can give your’s a try instead. I was planning on still rolling the balls in crushed candy canes to give them that festive fell…. a little cheat but I wanted to keep that look. I was trying to come up with a better idea and keep coming back to the candy canes or maybe dusted with cocoa powder. But yes I love cooking with peppermint and espcially at this time of year..you can also put it in hot cocoa. I’ve been wanting to try doterra’s peppermint essential oil but I’m not sure if it’s edible. That’s one area I would like to experiment with more in 201 4 incorporating more food grade essential oils into my cooking. Happy Holidays!
Carrie says
Thanks for the note, Kimberly! WOW, 20 pounds of bark!?! You go girl. 🙂 I have also wondered if the essential oils you buy at the natural foods store can be used in foods. I’m not sure about that. For now, I just buy the organic Frontier brand because I know it’s food grade. I LOVE your idea of rolling these balls in crushed candy canes or cocoa powder. Happy holidays to you too! Xoxo.
Michelle says
I just found an awesome peppermint patty recipe from Oh She Glows. (I have no affiliation with the blogger – just enjoy her recipes). I made it two days ago and my husband claimed it tastes like a Pep bar! You can search Creamy Dreamy Peppermint Patties on the blog – it does call for 3-4 tbsp agave but honestly, I bet you could leave that out. I just wanted to share when you mentioned all the bars that you can’t eat now due to the sugar content as I’m trying to avoid sugar as well. It gives me a pain in my ear (how strange is that?).
Carrie says
I saw that recipe, Michelle! I love Angela (got to meet her earlier this year, she’s so talented and sweet). I so appreciate your suggestion that you could possibly leave out the agave. I might just might have to try and make my own version, maybe using coconut butter instead of the oil.
Veronica @ Veggie V says
Ha! The first thing I thought when I saw the first photo was, “Woha. Photo editing fun-time!” Way to be in the moment of the season 🙂
I’m way more into peppermint this year than in previous years. I even made some dark chocolate peppermint bark (from vegan chocoalte chips and organic, vegan candy canes) for a work potluck, and it was delicious! It also stayed at work for eveyrone to enjoy – instead of coming home where only I would over-enjoy it!
Merry Christmas, Carrie! Thanks for sharing with us.
Carrie says
Thanks, Veronica! I think you’re right, the best place to leave decadent leftovers is at the office and not at home. Since I work from home, though, that means treats are always staring me in the face. 🙂 I can’t complain, though, and I do indulge every once in awhile. Your peppermint bark sounds WONDERFUL!!!
Heather @ The Soulful Spoon says
Hi Carrie!:) Great recipe! I’m obsessed with chocolate and peppermint too, and actually use this combo daily in my CrioBru/coffee drink with stevia, plus, I add mint and chocolate to my smoothies, and to homemade truffles like this:) Paired with coconut, they truly are a magical experience:) So glad you’re having fun with photo edits! They look great!!
Carrie says
Thanks, Heather! 🙂
Suzanne @ hello, veggy! says
Mint and chocolate are meant to be! Thanks for sharing 🙂
Carrie says
I totally agree, Suzanne. What could be better? Maybe chocolate and peanut butter…that’s a tough call. Have a wonderful weekend and congrats on the end of your semester. Xoxo!!!
Patty says
Ooooh yum, these cookies look so good (and a healthy dessert)! Thank you for the recipe, Carrie. I haven’t done any holiday baking yet, but maybe soon.
Happy holidays to everyone! 🙂
Carrie says
Thanks, Patty, and happy holidays to you, too!
Lauren (@PoweredbyPB) says
Yum these look delicious. I’ve just started making some healthy vegan treats to take home for the holidays, can’t wait to share them with my family!
kimmythevegan says
Oh my goodness – these look (and sound!) dee-licious! How cute =)
I LOVE making peppermint patties, but the sugar kills me. I found this recipe though – it’s still a splurge in the treat department, but a way healthier version:
http://ohsheglows.com/2013/12/08/creamy-dreamy-peppermint-patties-vegan-gf/
Pretty high in oil, but I love that it is cashew based instead of loaded with powdered sugar (like versions I have made in the past).
I hope you and Alan have a wonderful holiday!!
Carrie says
Thanks, Kimmy! Someone else mentioned that they tried Angela’s recipe and thought the agave might not even be necessary. Make some and send to me? 🙂
Maribel says
This is an awesome peppermint recipe!
Thanks for sharing!
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