Protein Peppermint Patties
These creamy, homemade peppermint patties are dipped in silky chocolate and make the most refreshing treat! Made with 7 simple, wholesome ingredients, these no-bake delights are not only easy but also packed with flavor.
Servings 12
Ingredients
- 1 13.5 oz can coconut cream, full fat (solid part only) *see note below
- 1/2 cup coconut butter –store bought or recipe below in notes
- 1/4 cup honey or maple syrup
- 2 scoops protein or collagen peptides powder
- 1/2 teaspoon peppermint extract
Chocolate Coating
- 1 cup chocolate chips
- 1 tablespoon coconut oil
- Flaky salt - optional
Instructions
- Note: Place the can of coconut cream into the fridge or freezer for at least 1-2 hours before making this recipe to allow the coconut cream to separate.When ready to make the recipe, 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.Combine all filling ingredients in a small saucepan over a very low heat and gently melt. Once melted, remove from heat and whisk until smooth. Taste test and add more peppermint or honey if you think it needs it.Scoop the filling into a 12-hole silicone muffin pan or simply line a normal muffin tin with 12 paper liners, filling each slot with about 1 tablespoon of the peppermint filling mixture.Freeze the fillings for at least 1 hour, or until firm. Once the fillings are set and solid, melt the dark chocolate and coconut oil for the coating.
Chocolate Coating
- Place chocolate chips and coconut oil in small dish and microwave with 30 second bursts stirring between each one until melted and smooth.Or use doubleboiler method - (pot of boiling water with a bowl resting on top) melt thechocolate chips and the coconut oil together.Remove the peppermint fillings from the silicone muffin pan and dip, one at a time, into the melted chocolate turning over with a fork until fully coated.Another method is to hold each patty with a fork over the dish of melted chocolate and spoon the chocolate over each one. Allow the excess chocolate to drip off and set the peppermint candy onto a plate, rack or parchment lined tray. Repeat with all of the peppermint disks. Place on a rack or parchment paper as you repeat with remaining patties.Optional: drizzle the peppermint patties with any remaining chocolate and top with a pinch of flaky salt.Store in fridge up to 1 week or freezer for up to 3 months.
Notes
Homemade Coconut Butter
If you are anywhere near the health food or fitness circles, you have no doubt heard of coconut oil by now. But have you ever heard of coconut butter? Oh my gosh is it good. It tastes like the most delicious, decadent, oh-so-bad-for-you treat.
Except, it’s not. It’s actually good for you. In fact, coconut butter packs a boatload of benefits:
It’s rich in lauric acid, which boosts immunity and destroys harmful bacteria, viruses, and funguses.
It actually boosts your metabolism, which aids in weight loss and increases energy levels.
Its a superb ingredient for protecting and replenishing the hair and skin
It’s packed with healthy fats, so you feel full longer.
It’s full of essential amino acids, calcium, and magnesium.
Basically, coconut butter is just plain awesome. It’s so creamy, buttery, naturally sweet and full of nutrients, and it’s hard to believe that this tasty Homemade Coconut Butter from Scratch is made with one ingredient!
You may not know this, but a jar of high-quality coconut butter can be expensive. Yes, that is one of the reasons that you should make you own - it’s unbelievably easy.
Besides being incredibly good for you, coconut butter greatly enhances the creamy texture of desserts, smoothies, ice creams, fudge and hot beverages. Even a spoonful out of the jar is not a bad thing. 😊
Once you start using it, you'll find many other ways to sneak it into your diet.
Here is the recipe: Homemade Coconut Butter
