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Paleo Peppermint Brownies

December 19, 2019 Leave a Comment

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These paleo peppermint brownies are so delicious! Moist and fudgy on the inside and firm on the outside these are the best mint brownies. Made with almond flour and coconut flour they are gluten free and dairy free!

A peppermint brownie sprinkled with a broken candy cane

Why this recipe is so good:

  • These gluten free peppermint brownies taste incredible! They are so fudgy and moist on the inside, yet perfectly firm on the outside they have the perfect brownie texture.
  • They are so chocolatey and the addition of mint takes them over the top, giving them such a unique flavour.
  • They are gluten free, dairy free and even paleo.
  • They are really easy to make and the clean up is so simple.
  • They are made without chocolate chips and use coconut sugar instead of refined sugars.
Overhead shot of peppermint brownies

Ingredients and substitutions: 

  • Almond flour – One of my favourite grain free flours that gives these brownies the perfect texture. Be sure to use almond flour and not almond meal. 
  • Coconut flour – To help give the outside of these brownies that perfect firm texture. Do not try swapping this for any other  flour. 
  • Cacao powder – To give these brownies that delectable dark chocolate taste. You can also use cocoa powder.  
  • Coconut sugar  – To help sweeten these delicious brownies while keeping them refined sugar free. 
  • Mint chocolate bars – I use either Hu Kitchen or Zazubean mint chocolate bars. These are used to give these brownies that beautiful mint chocolate flavour. 
  • Coconut oil – To add moisture and create the perfect texture for these brownies. 
  • Eggs – To add more moisture and help the brownies rise when they bake. 
  • Baking soda – To help these brownies rise perfectly when they are baking. 
  • Sea salt – Just a pinch is all you need to help contras the sweetness of these brownies. 
Close up of a peppermint brownie

How to make this recipe:

You will love how easy these brownies are to make!

Step one: first, preheat your oven to 325F.

Step two: now add the dry ingredients to the bowl of your standing mixer.

Step three: then melt the chocolate bars by placing them in a microwave safe dish and heating on high for 20-30 second intervals until they are melted and then add the melted chocolate and other wet ingredients to the bowl of your standing mixer.

Step four: blend all the ingredients well, on a low setting, until they are smooth.

Step five: line an 8 x 8 inch glass baking dish with parchment paper and transfer the dough to the baking dish. Spread the dough evenly until smooth (tip: wet your spoon frequently to make this easier).

Step six: bake the brownies for 22-25 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted inside comes out clean.

Step by step directions for making peppermint brownies

Chef’s tips:

  • Make sure you wet your spoon frequently when spreading the batter. It is very thick and sticky and will be hard to spread otherwise.
  • I used Hu Chocolate Crunchy Mint Chocolate Bars to make these brownies. This is the only mint chocolate bar I have found that is sweetened with coconut sugar. But feel free to use any other mint chocolate bar (just be sure it is dairy free to keep this recipe paleo).
  • Store these brownies in an air tight container in the fridge for up to 7 days. 

Frequently asked questions:

Are these mint brownies vegan?

No they are not. They have eggs in them which are not permitted on a vegan diet. I have not tried making these with an egg replacement so if you do please let me know how they turn out.

What can I use instead of almond flour?

I have not tested this recipe with any other flours but I would suggest cashew flour if you want to try it yourself.

Is almond flour the same as almond meal? 

No it is not. For this recipe you want to be sure you are using almond flour and not almond meal as almond meal is too course and would give these brownies a very dry and gritty texture. 

Other recipes you will love:

  • Dairy Free Brownies with Caramel
  • Gluten Free Chocolate Chip Banana Bread
  • Chocolate Orange Fudge
  • Chocolate Avocado Torte

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Paleo Peppermint Brownies

These paleo peppermint brownies are so delicous! Moist on the inside and firm on the outside these may be the best mint brownies ever!

Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Keyword gluten free brownies, mint brownies, paleo brownies
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Servings 16
Calories 192 kcal

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup almond flour
  • 1/2 cup coconut sugar
  • 1/4 cup coconut flour
  • 1/4 cup cacao powder
  • 1 tsp baking soda
  • pinch sea salt
  • 3 large eggs
  • 1/2 cup melted coconut oil
  • 2 peppermint chocolate bars, melted

Icing Ingredients

  • 1 peppermint chocolate bar
  • 2 tbsp coconut oil
  • 2 tbsp coconut milk (or other dairy free milk of choice)

Optional Toppings Ideas

  • 3-4 tbsp melted coconut manna
  • 2 crushed candy canes

Instructions

Brownie Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 325F.

  2. Add all the dry ingredients to the bowl of your standing mixer.

  3. Melt the chocolate bars by placing them into a microwave safe dish and heating on high for 30 second intervals until melted.

  4. Add the melted chocolate bars along with the other wet ingredients to your standing mixer and blend on low until smooth.

  5. Line an 8" x 8" glass baking dish with parchment paper.

  6. Transfer the dough to the baking dish and spead evenly until smooth. Tip: The dough is very wet and sticky so I find that wetting your spoon repeatedly helps spread the dough more easily.

  7. Place the dish in the oven and bake for 22-25 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted inside comes out clean.

  8. Then make the icing.

Icing Instructions

  1. Place the chocolate bar in a microwave safe bowl and melt on high heat in 30 second intervals until melted.

  2. Stir the coconut oil and coconut milk into the melted chocolate, until the mix starts to thicken.

  3. Spread the icing over the brownies and place the brownies in the fridge for 1-2 hours, until cooled. Then cut them into pieces and enjoy!

Recipe Notes

  1. These brownies store well in the fridge for up to 1 week.
Nutrition Facts
Paleo Peppermint Brownies
Amount Per Serving
Calories 192 Calories from Fat 144
% Daily Value*
Fat 16g25%
Saturated Fat 10g63%
Trans Fat 1g
Polyunsaturated Fat 1g
Monounsaturated Fat 2g
Cholesterol 31mg10%
Sodium 96mg4%
Potassium 74mg2%
Carbohydrates 12g4%
Fiber 3g13%
Sugar 6g7%
Protein 3g6%
Vitamin A 47IU1%
Vitamin C 1mg1%
Calcium 19mg2%
Iron 1mg6%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

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