This recipe is a healthy version of classic peppermint slice. The chocolate base is made with almonds and sweetened with dates. I love to use dates as a base in most of my snack balls, no-bake bars, or if I need a natural sweetener in a cookie or frosting. They are little morsels of natural sugar and a great alternative to refined sugars. You don’t need many dates to make something sweet!

The creamy mint filling is made with cashews and coconut cream topped with a chocolate layer. Plus, a secret natural ingredient gives the mint filling its beautiful green color. If you are looking for a delicious sweet treat, these gorgeous peppermint bars are a great option. Decadent and rich, they look a million dollars on a desert table or at a family gathering.

So incredibly easy to make…simply blend the two main layers and place in your baking pan. Melt the chocolate for the topping. Chill. Cut into bars. Done!

This recipe is the perfect treat if you love coconut like I do.  I’m obsessed with coconuts, they are my favorite ingredient in desserts and healthy snacks. In this recipe that are three different types of coconut products used – coconut cream, desiccated coconut and coconut oil.

I love using coconut for healthy sweet desserts and treats. It contains a unique type of medium chain saturated fat called lauric acid that research shows raises HDL or “good” cholesterol levels, which lowers overall heart disease risk.

As a plant food, coconuts also contain disease-fighting phytochemicals or antioxidants. Research suggests that coconut products helps boost metabolism which is helpful if excess body fat needs to be lost. Just one scoop of coconut oil delivers a wide-range of healing properties. Produced in its most natural state, coconut oil will benefit you, your children and your pets. I put some into my dogs dinner regularly.

Whether you have chronic fatigue, weight problems, digestive or skin issues, or just want to give your body a good cleanse and boost your energy, coconut in any of its forms is so good for you.

People trying to reduce their sugar intake often complain about the lack of sweets in their quest to get healthier. That’s because a low-carb way of eating is very focused on eliminating harmful sugar from your diet. But there are options for that lingering sweet tooth in your life.

Its true…the world is going coconuts. Following the popularity of coconut water, a broad spectrum of foods derived from the humble coconut is available. It now comes in a variety of forms from water to milk, cream, butter, oil, flour and shredded allowing for a variety of creative ways to add coconut to a healthy diet.

Hence these no-bake peppermint bars are both low-carb and packed with healthy fats and antioxidants. Eating more healthy fats is a great way to help satisfying your sweet cravings without the sugar.

Not only are these peppermint bars insanely delicious and easy to prepare, they also comes with some surprising health benefits. From vitamins and minerals to plenty of healthy fats that support hormone health and neurotransmitter production, these little delights are the perfect addition to any healthy eating plan.

Eating more healthy fats like those in coconut is a great way to help satisfying your sweet cravings without the sugar. One little bar makes me happy in an instant.

You are going to love this recipe as its a simple and delicious way to incorporate the amazing health benefits of coconut into your lifestyle. So good for you – bursting with nutrition and good stuff.

Healthier Chocolate Peppermint Slice

A healthy peppermint slice with a brownie-like base, refreshing, creamy, peppermint coconut filling and rich chocolate topping. Easy to make and no baking...

Course Dessert, Snack

Cuisine Healthy Clean Eating

Keyword chocolate mint slice no bake, clean eating dessert or snack, healthier chocolate peppermint slice, no bake mint slice

Servings 16

Ingredients

Base Crust

• 1 cup almonds or walnuts
• 1 cup dates, soaked 30 minutes and drained
• 1/2 cup rolled oats
• 1/2 cup desiccated coconut
• 1/4 cup cocoa powder
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Mint Filling

• 2 cups cashews, soaked 3+hours and drained
• 1 13.4 oz can coconut cream,full fat (solid part only) *see note below
• 1/4 cup coconut oil, melted
• 1/4 cup honey or maple syrup
• 1 teaspoon peppermint extract
• Few drops natural green food colour or make your own – cook tender, greens (such as spinach) in a tiny bit of water for about a minute. A few drops of the juice will give a very concentrated green. 

Chocolate Topping

• 1 cup chocolate chips
• 1 tablespoon coconut oil

Instructions

Base Crust

• Note: Place the can of coconut cream or milk in the fridge or freezer for at least 1-2 hours before making these bars to allow coconut cream to separate.

  Make the crust first. Line a 8 x 8-inch baking pan or dish with parchment paper on the bottom and sides leaving some overhanging to act as a handle to get the bars out easier for cutting.

  Place almonds, oats, coconut and cocoa powder into a food processer and process until broken down and crumbly. Add dates and vanilla and continue to process until mixture is sticky and well combined.

  Be careful not to over process as its nice to have texture variance and different sized “bits” in your base crust.

  Press the base mixture into the bottom of your pan or dish evenly. Refrigerate while you prepare the filling.

Mint Filling

• Open chilled can and scoop out the cream that has separated and set hard on the top. Save the remaining coconut water to use in a smoothie, drink, or discard.

  Place all filling ingredients, cashews, coconut cream, coconut oil, honey and peppermint extract into the food processor and process until smooth and creamy. Depending on the power of your blender this might take a few minutes.

  Stop blending to scrape the sides and continue to blend until very smooth. Taste test add more honey or peppermint if you think it needs it.

  Pour the filling over the chilled crust and spread evenly with a spatula or the back of a spoon, then place back in the refrigerator.

Chocolate Topping

• Place chocolate chips and coconut oil in a small dish and microwave with 30 second bursts stirring between each one until melted and smooth.

  Or use double boiler method - (pot of boiling water with a bowl resting on top) melt the chocolate chips and the coconut oil together.

  Once melted, pour the melted chocolate over the mint filling, using the back of a spoon to ensure that it’s evenly spread out.

  Chill in the freezer for 1 hour or until the mint filling is firm and the chocolate topping is set.

  Once firm, cut into 16 pieces or your preferred size. You can let the slice sit at room temperature for 10 minutes to soften slightly before cutting.

  Store in fridge for one week or freezer for up to 3 months.

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