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Chocolate Mint Popsicles Recipe from CarbSmart Grain-Free, Sugar-Free Living Cookbook
Many times, mint is artificially derived from chemicals when used in frozen desserts. This recipe uses real mint, which gives a refreshing taste as well as antioxidant benefits. Mint is well-known for stimulating digestion, calming coughs and even soothing headaches.
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Total Time: 10 mins
- Yield: 6 1x
- Cuisine: Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Paleo, Vegetarian, Vegan, Nut-Free
Ingredients
- 2 ounces unsweetened dark chocolate
- 2 cups full fat coconut milk, canned
- 1/4 cup fresh mint leaves, chopped
- 1/4 cup birch xylitol or 1 teaspoon stevia powder extract
- 1/2 cup water
Instructions
- Melt the chocolate over medium heat in a double boiler.
- Add the coconut milk, mint and water.
- Let the mint simmer in the chocolate mixture for about 5 minutes for flavor.
- Strain the chocolate milk mixture through a fine mesh strainer to remove the mint leaves.
- Stir the sweetener and the water into the chocolate mixture and pour into the Popsicle molds.
- Freeze for 6 hours.
Notes
Bonus Recipe From CarbSmart Grain-Free, Sugar-Free Living Cookbook. For ingredients, please visit our Resources page.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 popsicle
- Calories: 155
- Sodium: 8mg
- Fat: 13.6g (122 calories from fat)
- Carbohydrates: 9.2g
- Fiber: 1.8g
- Protein: 1.1g
- Cholesterol: 55mg
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If I were to substitute unsweetened cocoa powder, would I need to add additional fat?
From Caitlin:
3-4 tablespoons of cocoa would probably work. The coconut milk already has plenty of fat, no need to add it.