Mint Chocolate Balls are the perfect healthy treat! The rich flavour of chocolate combined with refreshing peppermint, makes these balls irresistible! These decadent bites are free of gluten, grains, dairy & refined sugar + paleo, plant-based & raw. They're easy to make and even easier to pop!!
5-8dropspeppermint essential oil (food-grade), or 1/2-1 tsp peppermint extract (start with less and add more if needed)
1/8tsp.sea salt
2tbspcoconut flakes, for coating
Instructions
Soak dates in water for 30-minutes and drain.
Add nuts and coconut flakes into food processor and process into a fine crumble.
Add dates, cocoa powder, peppermint oil/extract and sea salt into the food processor and continue to process until ingredients start to stick together. If mixture is too dry, add a teaspoon of water at a time until mixture becomes sticky when you press it together.
Scoop out mixture with a small spoon and roll into balls.
Spread remaining coconut flakes on a plate and roll balls into the flakes to coat.
Store in an air-tight container in the fridge.
Notes
Pair these yummy bites with my Peppermint Mocha--it's a match made in heaven!