Name: Raw Peppermint Brownies
Prep time: 40 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 50 min
Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups dates (pitted); 1/2 cup almonds (raw); 1 cup walnuts (raw); 5 tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder; 1 tsp peppermint extract; 1/2 cup water; 1/2 cup dark chocolate chips (dairy free); 1 tsp coconut oil; 1-2 candy canes (crushed)

Raw Peppermint Brownies! Cool, decadent, no bake snacks loaded with mint flavor, healthy fat and dark chocolate. A satisfying Vegan and Paleo homemade dessert! Vegan + Paleo + Gluten Free

Christmas is right around the corner and in full swing! Can you smell the cookies, brownies and gingerbread spices?

I already shared a few Christmas goodies Almond Flour Gingerbread Muffins, Chocolate Pecan Pie Bars, and Gingerbread Coffee Creamer. I’m also rounding up more favorites from the blog so keep your eyes peeled for healthy baking inspiration!

Over the weekend the guy and I had a black tie event. As luck would have it, I took a fall Saturday morning on my walk. Tripped like an old lady over a rock. Cut my hands and my knee was swollen. Lucky, the guy was at home waiting to put me back together when I got there and we were still able to go out.

It was fun playing dress up and doing the fancy shmancy going out thing. We didn’t know anyone except his friend who was hosting the event. Free food, free drinks. We were happy. Because of the gluten thing, I couldn’t eat much. Ugh, always a challenge when going out which is why I stick to protein and veggies to avoid it the best I can.

I kept eyeing the muffin desserts wishing they were gluten free, but alas they weren’t. Thankfully, I had a stash of goodies waiting for me when I got home.

These Raw Peppermint Brownies were just the thing! A spin on my famous raw carrot cake and raw pumpkin pie. I just couldn’t help myself creating a holiday raw dessert. They’re my favorite way to indulge.

Tons of healthy fat, protein and a solid dose of chocolate. No added sugar. Everything is naturally sweetened and the peppermint gives it that minty fresh flavor. The best part? You only need a small piece to feel satisfied!

Make them for a holiday gathering or keep them in the freezer and eat them all yourself. I did!

More Raw Desserts

Paleo Raw Carrot Cake

Raw Pumpkin Pie

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Raw Peppermint Brownies

Raw Peppermint Brownies! Cool, decadent, no bake snacks loaded with mint flavor, healthy fat and dark chocolate. A satisfying Vegan and Paleo homemade dessert! Vegan + Paleo + Gluten Free

Author Skinny Fitalicious

Prep Time 40 minutes

Cook Time 10 minutes

Resting Time 30 minutes

Total Time 50 minutes

Servings 12 bars

Calories 204 kcal

5 from 1 vote

Ingredients

For the Brownie Layer

1 1/2 cups dates pitted
1/2 cup almonds raw
1 cup walnuts raw
5 tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder
1 tsp peppermint extract
1/2 cup water

For the Chocolate Layer

1/2 cup dark chocolate chips dairy free
1 tsp coconut oil
1-2 candy canes crushed

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Instructions

Place the ingredients for the brownie layer in a food processor. Process on high until it clumps into a ball.
Transfer the brownie batter into a 9"x5" baking pan lined with parchment paper.
Place in the refrigerator while you make the chocolate layer. Place the chocolate and coconut oil in a bowl. Melt until smooth. Spread the melted chocolate over the brownie layer.
Crush candy canes in a plastic bag then sprinkle it over the top.
Place in the refrigerator 30 minutes to set then remove and slice into 12 bars.

Recipe Notes

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Course Dessert

Cuisine American

Keyword brownie, chocolate, dairy free, dessert, gluten free, no bake, Paleo, peppermint, raw, vegan

Nutrition facts per serving (1bar)

Calories 204 kcal

Fat 12 g

Saturated Fat 3 g

Cholesterol 0 mg

Sodium 9 mg

Potassium 287 mg

Carbohydrates 23 g

Fiber 3 g

Sugar 15 g

Protein 4 g

Vitamin A 0 %

Vitamin C 0.2 %

Calcium 58 %

Iron 1.1 %

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About Megan

Megan is a certified nutrition practitioner, author, freelance food photographer and fitness instructor living in Phoenix, Arizona. On her blog, Skinny Fitalicious she shares EASY, gluten free recipes for weight loss. Follow Megan on Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest and Instagram for the latest updates.