These low sugar, nut-free chocolate mint balls are high in natural protein and low in added sweeteners!
A quick glance through my dessert recipes, and you'll quickly recognize my passion for chocolate and mint.
From raw bon-bons to my hubby's favorite pie, the refreshing combination is my all-time favorite!
These babies are filled with all the good stuff and none of the bad.
Oats, some coconut for its candida-fighting properties, hemp seeds for a boost of protein, cocoa for energy, honey for a touch of sweetness, and peppermint for that exhilarating 'I-just-brushed-my-teeth' feeling.
Roll them in some crushed candy canes for a Christmas-y touch, and you've got yourself a healthy, seasonal treat that pleases all!
Ingredients and substitutions
- Oats - Rolled or quick
- Coconut
- Hemp seeds - Raw pumpkin seeds or another nut can be substituted.
- Cocoa powder
- Sea salt
- Coconut oil
- Honey - Maple syrup will also work.
- Water
- Vanilla extract
- Peppermint extract
- Crushed candy canes
Recipe steps
To begin, add the oats to a food processor. Pulse them a few times to break them down to a meal consistency.
Add in the coconut and hemp seeds and pulse everything a few more times, again to break everything down to be more flour-like.
Pulse in the cocoa and salt 1-2 times, then add in the honey, water, and both extracts. Process the ingredients until they form a dough. Add a bit more water if it's too dry. They should actually be a bit sticky, as it will aid in adhering to the crushed candy canes.
Roll the dough into balls and press them into a plate of crushed candy canes, if desired.
To complete the Christmas mood, try a mug of my Favorite Hot Chocolate paired with some Homemade Marshmallows!
No-Bake Chocolate Mint Balls
Ingredients
- 1 cup oats
- ⅓ cup grated unsweetened coconut
- ⅓ cup hemp seeds
- 3 Tablespoons cocoa powder
- ⅛ teaspoon sea salt
- 1 ½ Tablespoons honey
- 2 Tablespoons melted coconut oil
- 3 Tablespoons water
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
- ⅛ teaspoon peppermint extract
- crushed candy canes optional
Instructions
- Process the oats, coconut, and hemp seeds until broken down into a meal consistency.
- Pulse in cocoa and salt.
- Add remaining ingredients, and process until the dough gets clumpy and starts to come together. Add another tablespoon of water if needed. They should be a bit sticky to the touch, as this will help the crushed candy canes adhere to the outside of the ball.
- Form balls with the mixture (about 12).
- Roll in crushed candy canes, if desired.
- Enjoy or chill until ready to be eaten.
Notes
Nutrition
If you have a chance to try this recipe, please leave a star rating and a comment below letting me know how you liked it!
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Yum! I love peppermint! These are right up my alley. I like the addition too. That's a nice twist to these bliss balls.
Sammi
These look fantastic, Lauren! You know how much I love peppermint and chocolate 🙂 Merry Christmas!
Lauren
Merry Christmas darlin! xo
Raia
These look delicious, Lauren! Of course, I love anything with peppermint and cocoa. 😉 Thank you so much for sharing them with us at AFT! Hope you have a wonderful holiday! 🙂
Katrina
thank you for the fabulous dishes and for taking the time to include nutrition information as well as the WW points! Just want you to know how much its appreciated !!! Keep up the great work and thank you again from someone that has lots of food sensitives and autoimmune ? oops and I've told about 60+ people about you ?
Lauren
Thank you so much Katrina! I appreciate your comment and you spreading the word so much. 🙂
Kim
I love these little balls of minty heaven!!!
Ruth-Ann
Made today and even had crushed candy canes on hand. Peppermint is still good in February! I needed a bit more honey for sweetness and then because it made the dough a smidge too soft, sprinkled in some chia seeds to help bind. That did the trick! Definitely on the ‘keeper’list! Thank you for sharing this!