Have you ever had a food that takes you back to a fond memory? To a tradition? To a family? Creme de menthe brownies are one of those foods for me. For those of you who want to eat healthier, or need a version that is gluten-free, vegan, and/or paleo, these brownies will be a proven winner for your holiday entertaining.

Have you ever had a food that takes you back to a fond memory? To a tradition? To a family? Creme de menthe brownies are one of those foods for me. For those of you who want to eat healthier, or need a version that is gluten free, vegan, and/or paleo, these brownies will be a proven winner for your holiday entertaining.

 

For years, my family’s Christmas Eve tradition was as follows – attend Christmas Eve service at church, and then go over to our friend’s house for food and drinks and fellowship.  They always had fancy food, like shrimp! (I was a kid… shrimp was fancy ok). And… creme de menthe brownies.  It was a once a year treat that I looked forward to. It was like Christmas wasn’t allowed to happen until I ate a few of them!

 

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They are so decadent.  And as I grew older, I realized that they take a long time to make. Which made them an even more special treat.

Many recipes use green food coloring for the middle layer. I know there are a couple of all-natural food coloring options, but I opt to keep the mint layer sans food dye.

 

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The majority of the ingredients for this recipe are purchased at Thrive Market.  Make sure your Peppermint Essential Oil is GRAS (generally regarded as safe.)  You also want to use just one or two drops at the most – it’s extremely strong and concentrated!

 

Have you ever had a food that takes you back to a fond memory? To a tradition? To a family? Creme de menthe brownies are one of those foods for me. For those of you who want to eat healthier, or need a version that is gluten free, vegan, and/or paleo, these brownies will be a proven winner for your holiday entertaining.

 

You can keep them in the fridge or freezer.  I prefer the freezer.  I could eat the entire batch in one sitting they are that good!

 

 

 

 

Have you ever had a food that takes you back to a fond memory? To a tradition? To a family? Creme de menthe brownies are one of those foods for me. For those of you who want to eat healthier, or need a version that is gluten free, vegan, and/or paleo, these brownies will be a proven winner for your holiday entertaining.

 

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Bottom Layer – The Brownie

 

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Middle Layer – The Mint Filling

 

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Top Layer – The Chocolate

So here’s where it gets interesting.  I’m allergic to coconut and can’t use coconut oil to bake with.  For the top layer, I used Earth Balance vegan butter as a substitute but it turned out a bit runny.  If you wish to use coconut oil instead of vegan butter, use 1/3 cup.  You should be able to eat them with your hands.  But if you use the vegan butter, it’s best to enjoy them with a fork.

Mix together the following and pour over the middle layer:

  • 3/4 cup maple syrup
  • 3/4 cup raw cacao powder
  • 1/3 cup raw cold pressed coconut oil, melted (or Earth Balance vegan butter)
  • 1/8 tsp Himalayan pink salt

 

Yes, it is a lot of work, there is no denying it.  It doesn’t take long for each section to come together, but it’s not one of those desserts that you can just whip together.  But it is sooooo worth it for a seasonal treat!

 

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Have you ever had a food that takes you back to a fond memory? To a tradition? To a family? Creme de menthe brownies are one of those foods for me. For those of you who want to eat healthier, or need a version that is gluten free, vegan, and/or paleo, these brownies will be a proven winner for your holiday entertaining.

 

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Love, hugs, and enjoying memories of Christmas past.

hollysig

 
 
 
 
 
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