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You gotta love a healthy indulgence that can be ready in a few minutes. My 5 year old knows all too well what candy is as she just participated in her class Valentine’s Day Party last week and received a big bag of sweets.
I love creating recipes with my daughter as she learns that what we make at home can be not only healthier, but better tasting than sweets with ingredients I can’t even pronounce. Today we had a special moment in the kitchen: combining ingredients, listening to music and giggling. Ahh a priceless moment!
I hope these treats will curb any sweet tooth you may have. These candies can be stored in your freezer and pulled out and eaten anytime. I’ll be doing that tomorrow for my 2pm afternoon treat 
You can get the peppermint essential oil I use in this recipe and many other recipes here. I am never without peppermint essential oil for cooking, baking, fevers, headaches, indigestion-you name it!
This was shared on Full Plate Thursday, Gluten-Free Wednesdays, Allergy Free Wednesdays, Hearth and Soul Hop, Delicious Dish Tuesday, Fat Tuesday, Slightly Indulgent Tuesday, Pennywise Platter, Thank Your Body Thursday, Simple Lives Thursday, Wellness Weekend, Fight Back Friday and Whole Food Fridays.
- ⅔ cup melted coconut oil (melt in pan over low heat if oil is hard)
- ¼ cup raw coconut nectar (raw honey will also work)
- ½ cup cocoa powder
- 1 tsp. pure vanilla extract
- 2-3 drops doTerra peppermint essential oil (or ¼ tsp. pure peppermint extract)
- dash of sea salt
- Combine all ingredients into Vitamix or blender and blend on high for 1 minute. Pour batter into a baking dish and spread evenly with a spatula. Place dish in freezer for 15 minutes. Cut into pieces and enjoy!
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I am passionate about healthy living and believe nutritious food can be delicious-even for those living with food allergies. I cook and bake without gluten and with limited grains and dairy. Cheers to radiant health and vibrant living!
Love peppermint candy and this recipe sounds perfect!!!! Lucky for me I have all the ingredients! Have a great weekend Laura!!!
@Jen @ Peanut Butter & Pepper Oh good-hope you get a chance to make them! Have a great weekend as well friend.
I just made the Healthy Andes Mint candy that you posted on Wednesday….FABULOUS
@GigiC Yeah thanks so much for sharing and providing your fabulous feedback!
These look amazing, Laura! We also love the mint/chocolate combo.
Have a great weekend.
Hugs,
–Amber
@thetastyalternative Yes, anything with chocolate and mint is always a winner right? Hugs back at ya Amber!
This looks so scrummy Laura and easy to make! I love mint and chocolate together!
Thank you so much for sharing this awesome recipe with Full Plate Thursday. Hope you have a very special Mothers Day Weekend and come back soon!
Miz Helen
Your Chocolate Peppermint Candy sounds delicious, and I love how quick and easy it is to make. I have such lovely memories of cooking with my son when he was little, and now he is a young man, he’s super confident in the kitchen
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This looks so good! Chocolate and peppermint are an awesome combo, and I love how healthy yours is! I’m featuring it as my favorite for Delicious Dish Tuesday this week! Thank you so much for linking up! We’d love for you to come by tonight, see your feature and share more awesome recipes!!
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