My daughters love making homemade gifts every chance they get, so they were eager to help me make these delicious homemade peppermint fudge bars. They are quick and easy to make, and the peppermint, coconut and cocoa combination is simply irresistible. The best part is that this recipe is healthy and contains no refined sugar, dairy, eggs or nuts.

Homemade Peppermint Fudge Sticks

Ingredients

1/2 cup coconut oil
1/2 cup coconut butter (or honey if you want a sweet fudge)
1/2 cup coconut (unsweetened)
2 Tbsp cocao or cocoa
2 Tbsp pure maple syrup
2 drops peppermint essential oil (optional)
parchment or wax paper
cute mug

Instructions

Line a small 8x8 pan with parchment paper or wax paper.

Slowly melt the coconut oil and coconut butter. Once melted, mix in the cocoa till well blended. Add in the maple syrup, peppermint oil and coconut and again stir together till thoroughly mixed.

Pour the mixture into the pan, on top of the wax/parchment paper. Put in fridge for at least 1 hour. You can leave it in the fridge overnight if you like. Take the parchment/wax paper out and cut into squares or bars. (I like to use one of those metal flour scrapers to cut the bars as I find the the bars do not break apart like they do if I cut with a knife). Put some parchment or wax paper into a mug, add in the bars, and you have a beautiful gift. It is best to keep in the fridge till eating. It is fine for a few hours at room temperature, it will just be softer.

Notes

I like to add a bottle of peppermint oil to the gift to make it extra special.

Did you know?

A high menthol content—like that found in the dōTERRA Peppermint essential oil—distinguishes the best quality Peppermint from other products. Frequently used in toothpaste and chewing gum for oral health, Peppermint also helps to alleviate stomach upset and promotes healthy respiratory function. Peppermint continues to be one of the best-selling favorites among
dōTERRA essential oils. – The health benefits of this oil have me giving this recipe an extra star!

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Elva Roberts

Sunday 27th of December 2015

I have not made these fudge sticks yet but, since I have all the ingredients in the house at the present time, I hope to make them thsi week while my granddaughters are home for the holidays. I know we will all enjoy these healthy and delicious snack.

Cheryl

Tuesday 22nd of December 2015

These sound really yummy!! The mug full would make a super Christmas give :)

kathy downey

Thank goodness i found this recipe i thought i had it bookmarked,we are going to try these tomorrow.

Saturday 5th of December 2015

I cant wait to try this during the holidays

LisaM

Thursday 11th of June 2015

Oh wow - love these :) And yes, I'm already poking about for christmas ideas. It's only June!