No Bake Fresh Mint Chocolate Brownies
No Bake Mint Dark Chocolate Brownies are easy to make and packed with flavor! They are made with fresh mint leaves for a earthy, minty flavor. (Vegan, Paleo)
Gluten-free, Paleo, Vegan
(livinghealthywithchocolate.com)
Ingredients
- ½ cup fresh mint or peppermint extract/oil
- 1 cup pecans
- 1 ½ cups medjool dates 13-15 large dates
- 1 cup blanched almond flour
- ½ cup raw cacao powder
- pinch fine himalayan salt
- ¼ cup semisweet mini chocolate chips
Ganache:
- 3 tablespoons coconut oil melted
- 2 tablespoons raw cacao powder
- 1 tablespoon raw honey or maple syrup
- ½ teaspoons vanilla extract
- pinch fine himalayan salt
- handful of cacao nibs
Instructions
- Chop the mint in a food processor then add the pecans and pulse until coarse ground. Place in a large bowl.
- Remove pit from dates, then process in a food processor until a creamy paste forms.
- Mix the date paste, almond flour, raw cacao powder, salt and chocolate chips with the ground pecans and mint until all ingredients are combined.
- Line an 8x8-inch baking pan with parchment paper and spread the brownie mixture evenly across the pan.
Ganache:
- In a double boiler over simmering water, mix the coconut oil, raw cacao powder, honey, vanilla and salt until well combined.
- Spread mixture evenly on top of the brownie and sprinkle with a handful of cacao nibs.
- Refrigerate until set then cut into squares.
Notes
Store in the refrigerator.
Nutrition
Calories: 236.5kcal | Carbohydrates: 23.8g | Protein: 4.3g | Fat: 16.6g | Saturated Fat: 5.3g | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 16.2g | Net Carbs: 18.8g