These Paleo Peppermint Patties are easy to make and are the perfect healthy treat. Only 5 ingredients and they are gluten free, dairy free, and so delicious!
Christmas is this week and I wanted to make something festive. I also wanted to keep it easy and healthy and these peppermint patties are perfect! They are made in just minutes, are naturally sweetened, and so delicious you won’t be able to quit snacking on them.
These are made in mini muffins tins, but could also be made in a square pan and cut into pieces. The muffin tin is just so easy and makes the perfect size portion. The only bad thing about them is that they have to be kept in the fridge or freezer because coconut oil has a low melting point at just 76°F. That means you can’t give them as gifts- bummer! They are so good cold though and would be a great treat to serve to guests staying at your house or just for your family to enjoy.
Coconut Butter Layer
Coconut butter is used in the white layer. If you’re not familiar with that, it is not coconut oil, it has more of a peanut butter consistency and can be found right next to the nut butters at the store. I also make my own by putting unsweetened coconut flakes in the blender and processing it until it’s smooth- it doesn’t take long at all and is much cheaper than buying it. To flavor it like peppermint, I use peppermint oil and only a little is needed because it is very strong. Don’t be tempted to add more or it can end up tasting like toothpaste!
These are just the right balance of chocolate and mint- neither one overpowering the other. And even though coconut is used in two ways, they do not have a coconut flavor. These of course won’t be exactly the same as the store bought ones, but these ones have no weird ingredients and I think you’ll like them better. A classic treat made with real ingredients.
I know you will love these paleo peppermint patties and here are some more peppermint treats to make:
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Paleo Peppermint Patties
Ingredients
White Layer
- ½ cup coconut butter
- 2 tablespoons coconut oil
- ¼ cup honey
- ¼ teaspoon peppermint extract
Chocolate Layer
- ¼ cup cacao powder
- ⅓ cup coconut oil
- 1 ½ tablespoons honey
- ¼-1/2 teaspoon peppermint extract
Instructions
- Line a mini muffin tin with 12 liners and set aside.
- In a medium bowl, combine coconut butter, coconut oil, honey, and peppermint oil. Stir until smooth and divide evenly between muffin liners and place in the freezer for an hour to harden.
- Make the chocolate layer by combining the cacao powder, coconut oil, and honey in a pan over medium heat until smooth. You just want to warm it through and makes sure there are no lumps, don’t boil it or heat it too long. Turn off the heat and add the peppermint oil.
- Take the muffin tin out of the freezer and spoon the chocolate mixture on top.
- Place back in the freezer for 30 minutes or until completely hard. Store in a bag or glass dish in the fridge or freezer.
Nutrition Information
Carla says
Can carob powder be substituted for the coca powder?
Jessica DeMay says
Hi Carla, I'm not really sure. I don't have any experience with carob powder, but you could look it up to see if it works as a substitute.
Kristen says
I see peppermint oil listed as an ingredient in the white layer, and peppermint extract in the chocolate layer. Are they the same thing? Is this the same as peppermint essential oil?
Jessica DeMay says
Hi Kristen- sorry about the confusion, it's peppermint extract. I've fixed it now. I have used peppermint essential oils before, but peppermint extract is easier to find and is what I used. I hope you try them!
Julia says
Would you be able to let us know how much peppermint essential oil to use instead? Thanks!
Jessica DeMay says
Hi Julia- 2 drops of essential oil is all you need. Hope you try them!
Sara says
I found this recipe the other day. I had to make it.
It was so delicious, smooth coconut butter, chocolate & peppermint. Ahh, finally an amazing recipe.
Jessica DeMay says
Thank you for trying my recipe, Sara! I'm so glad you like it!
shelley says
i can not access the website for this recipe anymore and have them half made. can someone please send me the recipe for the chocolate layer? thanks in advance
Jessica DeMay says
Hi Shelley- sorry about that, they were having issues with their site. It's back up now and the link should work.
judy says
Here is the nutritional info per cup...
131 calories
fat 12 gr
carbs 5.5
fiber 2.3
sugar 2.8
protein 1 gr
just found this recipe last night and made them this morning. Very yummy! Thanks so much!
Jessica DeMay says
Thank you, Judy! That was nice of you to take the time to figure it out and let me (us) know. I'm so glad you like them! Thanks for making them!
judy says
Oops!
Sorry, but I miscalculated...should be
181 calories
15 fat
0 chol
3.7 sodium
11 carb
2.35 fiber
8 sugar
1 protein
Jessica DeMay says
Thanks, Judy!
Rob says
Do have nutritional info on these?
Jessica DeMay says
No Rob, I'm sorry, I don't have that info. You can plug all the ingredients into a nutrition calculator if you want. I hope you try them!
Mary Ann | The Beach House Kitchen says
You know I'm trying these Jessica!! My husband tom LOVES peppermint patties, so they are on my list! Yum! Have a wonderful holiday friend!
Jessica DeMay says
Oh, your husband will love them! Thanks Mary Ann- you too!