Chocolate Mint Popsicles Recipe from CarbSmart Grain-Free, Sugar-Free Living Cookbook

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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.

Author: Caitlin Weeks
Prep Time: 10 mins
Total Time: 10 mins
Yield: 6 1x
Cuisine: Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Paleo, Vegetarian, Vegan, Nut-Free

Ingredients

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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

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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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