Cocoa-Peppermint Power Patties

Loosely inspired by the candy version of peppermint patties, these no-bake, 100% plant-based Cocoa-Peppermint Power Patties give you all of the chocolatey and pepperminty flavors you desire. Plus, you can feel good about indulging in them!

This recipe comes to us from Jackie Newgent, RDN, CDN.

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Prep time: 15 minutes

Serves 6

Ingredients:

• 6 ounces dried pitted dates (the moister the better)
• 1/3 cup shelled hemp seeds
• 1/3 cup shelled salted roasted pistachios
• 1/3 cup natural creamy almond or cashew butter
• 3 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
• 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
• 3/4 teaspoon organic peppermint flavor (non-alcoholic)
• 1/8 teaspoon fine sea salt

Directions:

1. Blend all ingredients in a food processor on low speed until well combined, but mixture still has some texture.*

2. Extra-firmly squeeze and roll mixture by hand into 12 balls, about 2 tablespoons (32 grams) mixture each. Then flatten into patties.

3. For best results, store in the fridge or freezer.

*Note: If necessary, add vanilla unsweetened plant-based milk by the teaspoon to achieve desired rollable consistency. However, if the dates you use are moist, there should be no need to add any plant-based milk!