Peppermint and chocolate is a wonderful and delicious combination! Young Living had created two great ‘almost’ guiltless treats.

Dairy-Free Dark Chocolate Peppermint Mousse Recipe

Ingredients

• Ice and water (for ice bath)
• 8 ounces filtered water
• 10 ounces bittersweet 70 percent chocolate, chopped
• 1 tablespoon Yacon Syrup (optional)
• 3–4 drops Peppermint Vitality™ essential oil

Instructions

1. In a medium saucepan, bring filtered water to a boil. Turn off heat and add Yacon Syrup and chocolate.
2. Whisk until completely melted and smooth.
3. Add Peppermint Vitality and whisk again.
4. Pour melted chocolate into the mixing bowl in the ice bath and whisk vigorously until mixture becomes thick and ribbon-like.
5. Spoon mousse into petite serving cups or ramekins and refrigerate 1 hour.
6. Garnish with a light dusting of powdered sugar and sprig of fresh mint.

Guilt-Free Peppermint Brownies

Ingredients

• 1 15-ounce can low-sodium black beans
• 1/3 cup coconut oil
• 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
• 1/8 teaspoon salt
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 1/2 cup honey
• 3 eggs
• 2 drops Peppermint Vitality essential oil

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 350°F.
2. Rinse and drain black beans.
3. Melt coconut oil on stove until clear.
4. Blend all ingredients except eggs in food processor until smooth.
5. In a separate bowl, lightly whisk eggs until well beaten.
6. Fold into chocolate mixture.
7. Pour mixture into a greased 8×8 pan and bake 25–30 minutes.
8. Let cool 15 minutes then cut.
9. Let cool another 15 minutes and serve.