Homemade Andes Mint Chocolates (Paleo, Keto, Vegan)
Indulge in the delightful flavors of Homemade Andes Mint Chocolates that are perfectly crafted to satisfy your sweet cravings while accommodating various dietary preferences. These minty treats feature a smooth cacao butter filling naturally colored with spirulina, enveloped in rich dark chocolate. Ideal for those following Paleo, Keto, or Vegan diets, they make for a guilt-free dessert option suitable for any occasion—be it a festive gathering or a cozy night in. Easy to prepare with minimal ingredients, these chocolates can be customized with additional flavors or garnishes to make them uniquely yours. Treat yourself to this refreshing and decadent dessert!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 12 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Freezing
- Cuisine: Vegan
Ingredients
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- 70g cacao butter
- 1/4 cup powdered monk fruit
- 1 tsp peppermint flavor
- 1/4 – 1/2 tsp spirulina
- 1/3 cup dark chocolate chips
Instructions
- Melt cacao butter in a small saucepan over low heat until liquid.
- Remove from heat and whisk in powdered monk fruit, peppermint flavor, and spirulina until combined.
- Pour the mixture into a miniature silicone muffin pan and freeze for 10-20 minutes until set.
- Melt dark chocolate chips in another saucepan over low heat until smooth.
- Dip each chilled mint filling into the melted chocolate and place on parchment paper to cool.
- Optional: Drizzle remaining chocolate over mints and garnish with fresh mint leaves.
- Refrigerate or freeze to set completely.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 mint (approximately 20g)
- Calories: 105
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 0mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg