Homemade Andes Mint Chocolates: Easy Paleo, Keto, Vegan Treats
Deliciously rich and easy to make, these Homemade Andes Mint Chocolates are the perfect treat for anyone following a paleo, keto, or vegan diet.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 12 pieces
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Chilling
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegan
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup almond butter
- 1/4 cup cocoa powder
- 1/4 cup maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon peppermint extract
- 1/4 cup coconut oil
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, combine the almond butter, cocoa powder, maple syrup, and peppermint extract.
- In a small saucepan, melt the coconut oil over low heat.
- Add the melted coconut oil to the mixture and stir until smooth.
- Pour the mixture into a chocolate mold or a lined baking dish.
- Chill in the refrigerator until firm.
- Once set, remove from the mold and cut into squares if necessary.
- Store in an airtight container in the fridge.
Notes
- These chocolates can be customized with different flavor extracts.
- Try adding a pinch of sea salt on top before chilling for added flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 pieces
- Calories: 110
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 1mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg