Name: Peppermint Chocolate No-Bake Bites
Prep time: 15 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 15
Ingredients: 9 Medjool dates, pitted (place in bowl of warm water first if hard and dry); ½ cup unsweetened applesauce; ¼ cup + 2-3 tbsp almond milk; 1/4 tsp peppermint extract; ½ cup coconut flour (I used Trader Joe's brand); 2 tbsp cacao powder; 1 scoop (30g) vanilla brown rice protein powder (I like Vega Vanilla Protein + Greens); 2 tbsp cacao nibs or chocolate chips (optional); 10 Medjool dates, pitted (place in bowl of warm water first if hard and dry); ½ cup unsweetened applesauce; 1/4 cup almond milk (more if needed); 1/4 tsp peppermint extract; ½ cup + 2 tbsp coconut flour; 2 tbsp cacao powder; 2 tbsp cacao nibs or chocolate chips (optional)

Description

These chocolate peppermint bites are moist, delicious, and healthy–high in fiber and protein, low in fat, and perfect for the holiday season! Paleo (non-protein version) and vegan-friendly.

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Ingredients

For the protein powder version:

9 Medjool dates, pitted (place in bowl of warm water first if hard and dry)
½ cup unsweetened applesauce
¼ cup + 2–3 tbsp almond milk
1/4 tsp peppermint extract
½ cup coconut flour (I used Trader Joe’s brand)
2 tbsp cacao powder
1 scoop (30g) vanilla brown rice protein powder (I like Vega Vanilla Protein + Greens)
2 tbsp cacao nibs or chocolate chips (optional)

For the non-protein powder (paleo) version:

10 Medjool dates, pitted (place in bowl of warm water first if hard and dry)
½ cup unsweetened applesauce
1/4 cup almond milk (more if needed)
1/4 tsp peppermint extract
½ cup + 2 tbsp coconut flour
2 tbsp cacao powder
2 tbsp cacao nibs or chocolate chips (optional)

Instructions

Place dates, applesauce, almond milk, vanilla, and peppermint in a large food processor. Blend until pureed, scraping down the sides as needed.
Add coconut flour, brown rice protein (is using first recipe), and cacao powder. Blend until a ball of “dough” forms.It should look moist, not crumbly. If it’s too wet, add a bit more coconut flour. If it’s too dry, add a bit more almond milk.
Stir in cacao nibs. Roll into about 15 bites.
Store in the refrigerator or freezer.