Homemade Peppermint Patties Recipe Is a Healthier Holiday Candy by Beth Aldrich, CHC, AADP, CNT
'Tis the season to eat and make homemade candy! Love peppermint patties, but hate that they're not good for you? Here's a healthier peppermint patties recipe you can whip up anytime you have a peppermint patty craving.
You only need a few ingredients to create homemade peppermint candy. Here is your short and sweet shopping list: coconut oil, honey, peppermint oil, green food coloring and chocolate chips. Not too complicated at all, right?
Make this easy candy recipe whenever that sweet tooth hits, or make a batch for a fun food gift. This is the perfect holiday candy for your Christmas cookie trays.
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Cuisine: American
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 0 minutes
Total Time: 20 minutes
Servings: 20
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup coconut oil
- 1/4 cup honey
- 1/2 teaspoon peppermint oil
- 1 - 3 drops green food coloring (optional)
- 1/2 - 1 cup chocolate chips
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Recipe Notes
- Store the patties in a cool place or in the refrigerator.
- You can use sugar-free chocolate chips.
Here’s how you make it:
- Blend coconut oil, honey, mint and optional food coloring together to form the inside of mint patties. Mix well.
- Refrigerate the filling while you heat up and melt chocolate chips.
- Form the filling into patties. Spread the chocolate over the filling or dip them into the chocolate. Allow to harden.
Nutrition Facts Per Serving
Calories: 39
Total Fat: 3.2g
Saturated Fat:2.7g
Cholesterol: 1mg
Sodium: 2mg
Total Carbohydrate: 2.5g
Dietary Fiber: 0.1g
Total Sugars: 2.3g
Protein: 0.2g
Vitamin D: 0mcg
Calcium: 5mg
Iron: 0mg
Potassium: 10mg
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