These vegan mint chocolates have a rich, melt-in-your-mouth texture. They’re a lovely after-dinner treat and also make great homemade gifts. These delicious chocolates are easy to make and perfect for entertaining.
What to serve with these vegan mint chocolates
If you’re adding these chocolates to a dessert table and would like another simple and delicious treat to offer your guests, try these peanut butter chocolate truffle cups. They’re quick and easy to prepare.
Ingredients and substitutions
I like to use chopped dark chocolate when making these vegan mint chocolates, but you can substitute vegan chocolate chips or use any type of chopped chocolate you prefer.
I used food-grade peppermint essential oil in these treats, but you can substitute peppermint extract if you prefer. Peppermint oil has a much stronger flavor than peppermint extract so be sure to increase the amount to half a teaspoon if you’re using extract instead of oil.
Almond butter gives these treats a rich, melt-in-your-mouth texture. For a nut-free version, you can substitute pumpkin seed butter or sunflower seed butter.
Vanilla extract complements the flavor of the peppermint in these treats. Use pure vanilla extract as opposed to artificial vanilla flavoring if possible because you can really taste the difference.
How to make them
Start by adding the chopped dark chocolate to a pot on the stove set to low heat. Cook, stirring constantly, until the chocolate has melted, then immediately remove the pot from the heat.
Add the almond butter, vanilla extract, and food-grade peppermint essential oil (or substitute peppermint extract) to the pot of melted chocolate, then mix well.
Divide that mixture evenly into a mini muffin pan with 12 slots lined with mini paper baking cups.
Place the muffin pan in the fridge for at least 90 minutes before removing the chocolates and serving.
Storage
Store these vegan mint chocolates in an airtight container in the fridge for up to two weeks.
More vegan chocolate recipes to try
- These chocolate covered apricots make great homemade gifts.
- These raspberry chocolates are a delicious addition to a dessert table.
- These banana peanut butter chocolate bites are quick and easy to prepare.
Vegan Mint Chocolates Recipe
Equipment
- Mini muffin pan
- Mini paper baking cups
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups chopped dark chocolate (or substitute vegan chocolate chips)
- 1/3 cup smooth almond butter
- 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/8 teaspoon food-grade peppermint essential oil (or substitute 1/2 teaspoon peppermint extract)
Instructions
- Add the chopped dark chocolate to a pot on the stove set to low heat.
- Cook, stirring constantly, until the chocolate has melted, then immediately remove the pot from the heat.
- Add the almond butter, vanilla extract, and food-grade peppermint essential oil (or peppermint extract) to the pot of melted chocolate, then mix well.
- Divide that mixture evenly into a mini muffin pan with 12 slots lined with mini paper baking cups.
- Place the muffin pan in the fridge for at least 90 minutes before removing the chocolates and serving.
Notes
- Store these vegan mint chocolates in an airtight container in the fridge for up to two weeks.
Quick and easy to make, delicious!
Glad you enjoyed them!