Raw Peppermint Patties

Growing up, my mother was a total Halloween pusher. This probably explains my undeniable love for the holiday. Must be hereditary–it’s in my blood…

It was never good enough that I wanted to be a Fairy Princess or a Ballerina. Oh no, in preparation for my costume, my mother would always say to me, “Why don’t you be a scary zombie? Or instead of a princess, be a headless one? Be spooky! That’s what Halloween is all about!”

This is probably why in the 8th grade when I dressed up as Little Red Riding Hood, I decided at the last minute to paint my face white and put fake blood on my neck. I was the dead version of Little Red Riding Hood–you know, the one who had been eaten up by the Big Bad Wolf. {What, you don’t remember that version in your fairy tale books?} I saw the look of pride in my mother’s eyes as I walked out of the door to the bus stop for school.

This must be the best explanation as to why my photos have blood splatters and severed hands in them. It just wouldn’t be a proper Halloween theme without these little touches. We can thank my mother for that. Thanks, Carol.

Raw Peppermint Patties Recipe

{Raw Vegan} Gluten, egg, dairy, and refined sugar-free

Makes 8 2″ patties

INGREDIENTS:

• 1 c. shredded coconut (unsweetened)
• 2 tsp agave or maple syrup (use to taste–if you need more, add by 1/2 tsp until desired preference)
• 2 tsp coconut oil, melted
• 1/2-1 tsp peppermint extract (depending on preference)
• Raw Chocolate Recipe (use in melted form)

DIRECTIONS:

1. Blend coconut, agave, and oil in food processor/blender until almost smooth. Keep the faith. It WILL blend…eventually.
2. Add peppermint extract (according to taste); mix well.
3. Gently pack coconut mixture into 2″ patties with your hands. Place on a wax paper-lined plate.
4. Freeze for 20 minutes.
5. With a fork, put a patty into the bowl of melted raw chocolate. Using a spoon, coat top of patty with chocolate until fully covered. Set back on wax paper. Allow to set for 10 minutes on the counter. {You might have to double dip the patties after they set the first time}.
6. Freeze 10 minutes until chocolate is fully hardened.

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