These raw mini peppermint slice bites are the best version of a healthy mint slice!! They are super easy to make and are completely dairy free, gluten free, refined sugar free and are vegan friendly.
These is my mini version of my raw peppermint slice which I shared back in 2014. It was one of the very first raw desserts that I shared on Becomingness, however I did update it with much nicer looking photos a couple of years ago.
Mint slice has always been a popular dessert and I remember eating various versions of mint slice when I was younger.
Do Mint Patties and After Dinner Mints ring a bell?
These raw peppermint slice bites contain three amazing layers:
- The base layer which is made of dates, cashews or macadamias and raw cacao powder.
- The peppermint layer which is made of cashews or macadamias, desiccated coconut, pure maple syrup and peppermint essential oil.
- The choc layer which is my go-to raw chocolate mixture, made of coconut oil, pure maple syrup and raw cacao powder.
Just a few things to note here.
- If you can soak the nuts for the peppermint layer for a few hours beforehand, it will help to ensure that peppermint layer is nice and smooth.
- Make sure you use top quality peppermint oil to ensure the best flavour.
- I highly recommend using a mini muffin silicon tray. It makes the process a whole lot easier.
As with all of my raw dessert recipes, these peppermint slice bites are gluten free, dairy free, refined sugar free and suitable for vegans.
And if you are fan of my mini raw desserts, then make sure you check out some of my other ones:
Raw chocolate raspberry slice bites
ENJOY!!
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These raw mini peppermint slice bites are the BEST version of a healthy mint slice!! They are super easy to make and are completely dairy free, gluten free, refined sugar free and are vegan friendly.
Ingredients
Base layer
- 6 medjool dates
- 1/3 cup raw cashews or macadamias
- 1 tablespoon raw cacao powder
Peppermint layer
- 1 + 1/2 cups cashews or macadamias (preferably soaked for a minimum of 4 hours)
- 1/2 cup desiccated coconut
- 1/2 cup pure maple syrup
- 8 drops peppermint essential oil
Chocolate layer
- 1/3 cup coconut oil
- 2 tablespoons pure maple syrup
- 1/3 cup raw cacao powder
Instructions
- To make the base, process the cashews (or macadamias) in a food processor or blender until they resemble fine crumbs. Next, add the cacao powder and process until well combined. Then, add the dates and process until a sticky dough is formed. Spoon mixture into a 24 mini muffin pan and press down with the back of a teaspoon. Place in the freezer while you make the next layer.
- To make the peppermint layer, process the cashews (or macadamias) and desiccated coconut in a high speed blender and blend until nice and smooth. Add the maple syrup and peppermint essential oil to the mixture and blend until creamy. Add to the bases and smooth over with the back of a teaspoon and place into the freezer for at least 10-20 minutes before you do the next step.
- To make the chocolate layer: melt the coconut oil in saucepan on low heat. Once melted, add the maple syrup, whisking briskly until well combined. Then add the cacao powder, stirring until well mixed through. Using a teaspoon, spoon the chocolate on top of the peppermint layer. Put back into the freezer and let it set completely (around 3-4 hours).
- I keep mine stored in the freezer in an air tight container and remove them a few minutes before serving.
Notes
- I highly recommend using a mini muffin silicone tray as makes the process a whole lot easier. Alternatively, you can use a regular mini muffin tray with mini muffin cases or you can cut out little strips of baking paper to use as tabs.
- When smoothing the layers, you may find it useful to dip the bottom of the spoon in some coconut oil before smoothing the layer. It helps to smooth the layer out.
- The cook time does not include the time it takes for the raw peppermint slice bites to freeze.
Kristine says
How much peppermint extract could I use?
Vanessa Vickery says
I would start with 4-6 drops and then add more to suit your taste buds. Extract is probably not as strong as the essential oil.
Emerson says
Which nut do you use for the base and peppermint layer? I know it says either cashews or macadamias. I just wondering which you preferred or worked better.
Vanessa Vickery says
I am more of a macadamia nut fan, so have tended to use them more.