5 Ingredient Peppermint Patties

In all transparency, I used to be in the “keep mint out of my dessert because it tastes like toothpaste” camp. But that changed when I was forced to eat mint chocolate chip ice cream at a party when it was the only dessert option, and it was like the heavens parted and I was enlightened to the glory that is mint chocolate. So when we realized there were no peppermint patties on the blog, we knew that had to change. Behold: These easy, plant-based peppermint patties that are not only delicious but also sneak in some health perks. Plus, just 30 minutes and 5 simple ingredients required. Let us show you how it’s done!

Vegan Peppermint Patties

The base for these peppermint patties is shredded coconut. It’s perfect because it’s rich, packed with fiber, and achieves a dough-like consistency when blended up in a food processor. Just be careful not to over-blend or you’ll have coconut butter! To the coconut, we add maple syrup for sweetness and peppermint extract for minty flavor. Melted coconut oil and maple syrup also help with binding the patties so they’re easier to form into discs. Then the discs go in the freezer to firm up before dipping in melted dark chocolate (swoon!). Back in the freezer just once more to set, and we’re ready for dessert! We hope you LOVE these homemade peppermint patties! They’re:MintyChocolatyQuick & EasyPortableGift-able& Delicious! They’re the perfect snack or healthier dessert for the holidays and beyond! We like storing them in the fridge and enjoying any time a chocolate craving strikes (though for the ultimate texture, enjoy at room temperature or slightly melty!). And with 4 grams fiber and 3 mg iron per patty, they’re basically a health food, right? (;D)