Of all the ways we pair chocolate with other flavors, mint and chocolate is beloved by many that must be why this flavor combo has its very own holiday. Yes, February 19th is National Chocolate Mint Day, which is recognized by the U.S. National Confectioners Association. How this happened is a mystery, but hey life is full of mysteries.

Did you know that mint chocolate chip has been named one of the top 10 most popular ice cream flavors in the United States? And Thin Mints, the crispy, chocolatey Girl Scout cookies that were introduced in the 1950s, remain their best-selling cookies to this day. Although chocolate has been around for centuries, mint and chocolate came much later at the dawn of the 19th century, thanks to new advances in technology that allowed confectioners to mass-produce chocolates.

So, in honor of chocolate mint lovers everywhere, we have 15 dairy-free desserts that are sweet, chocolatey, and delightfully minty.

A freezer-made dessert that tastes like an indulgence but is actually good for you? Sign us up! This Chocolate Mint Slice recipe is a tri-colored beauty with each layer bringing its own unique flavor and set of health benefits. The base is primarily made up of oats, spirulina, cacao powder, dates, and coconut oil, the filling a creamy mixture of cashews, coconuts, and more spirulina, and the topping is a decadent drizzle of cacao butter, coconut nectar, and fresh mint. Indulge away and see that dessert can be energizing when made with the right ingredients!

A decadent mint cream flecked with bits of chocolate throughout. Plus more chocolate on top (because, yum!) and of course, coconut whipped cream! Almonds, dates, and cacao make the chewy chocolate no-bake crust. In fact, the entire Mint Chip Cheesecakeis no-bake and raw vegan, so you dont have to worry about setting or sinking, cooling or cracking, and all that goes into baking traditional cheesecakes. This is one rich dessert, so slice it small! Or dont.

These Raw Mint Chocolate Power Bars are full of healthy fats and proteins from seeds, nuts, coconut, and oats, plus theyre packed with energy-giving carbs from dried fruits. They have a fantastic mint chocolate taste and are the perfect food to refuel fast after the gym. They are quite rich and dense so cutting them in half might be a good idea before you chow down. At the same time, were not the food police.

These Crme de Menthe Brownies are a labor of love but if you have the time, they are well worth it. You have a chocolate brownie base with a creamy layer of mint that is topped off with homemade chocolate. Needless to say, this decadent treat is delicious.

If youre looking for a healthy and refreshing, yet decadent dessert, make these Mini Mint Chocolate Cheesecakes your next mission in the kitchen! These mini cheesecakes are made with oats, almonds, cashews, mint extract, spirulina, and coconut oil, among other good-for-you ingredients. Talk about a superfood dessert!

The perfect combination of mint and chocolate, this No-Bake Grasshopper Cheesecakeis cashew and coconut milk-based, making it rich and decadently creamy. The silky mint cheesecake filling sits on top of a mint chocolate cookie crust and is topped with silky chocolate ganache plus even more crushed cookies. Its no-bake, so you dont have to fuss over an oven it comes out just right anytime.

This gorgeous Raw Mint Chocolate Cakeis perfect for any occasion. Two decadent and creamy cashew-based layers sit atop a chocolatey crust of almonds, dates, and raisins. The first layer is lucuma, giving it a maple-like taste and the top layer is cool mint chocolate. In spite of its beautiful presentation, this cake is surprisingly easy to make even for raw dessert beginners.

These Minty Green Chocolate Cream Bars are an absolute must-make. The base is an oat and date crust, the middle is a raw chocolate-maca mixture, and the top is an avocado/mint/green powder concoction. All together, they make one amazing result. And they are super nutritious. We know, life seems too good to be true sometimes.

The best thing about these Thin Mint Sandwich Cookies? Double thin mint cookies. Who can eat just one?! Two crispy, minty cookies sandwich a layer of minty chocolate. Yum! They have the same crispy, flaky texture of traditional thin mints, but without the additives.

Lets paint the town peppermint with these amazing Homemade Peppermint Patties! Theyre made with only seven ingredients and couldnt be easier to put together. Youll be living in cool minty and chocolatey bliss in no time!

Whoa, mama! Chocolate and mint pair up to create an amazing flavor sensation in these gluten-free, oil-free, low sugar Chocolate Cupcakes With Avocado-Mint Icing. Avocado is the perfect candidate for the smooth and creamy mint icing that goes on top and the bright green color will be enough for your kids/dinner guests to be intrigued.

You can have your ice cream for breakfast and eat it too with this cold,Mint Chocolate Chip Ice Cream Shake! This raw shake has a creamy banana base, fresh mint, cocoa extract, and mint extract to make it even more tingly. To top it off, add a handful of crunchy cacao nibs!

You will be hard-pressed to find anybody who isnt a fan of these Raw Choc-Mint Slices. The chewy, chocolatey base is made from a blend of raw nuts and seeds, dates, and coconut, its filled with a sweet, creamy, minty cashew cream, the topped with a simple chocolate ganache. Yum!

So what is so special about these Mint Carob Walnut Brownies? Not only are they vegan, but are also low fat, sugar-free, wheat-free (gluten-free with gluten-free oats), nut-free, and bean-free! These brownies get their natural sweetness from sweet potatoes, carob powder, and dates. Thanks to the sweet potatoes, it is hard to believe there is no added oil or nut butter. Carob powder is caffeine free and contains three times as much calcium as cocoa powder. Incredibly dense and fudgy, no one will ever guess how healthy they are!

If you are looking for a really rich and decadent vegan ice cream dessert, this Cacao Nib and Mint Chocolate Ice Cream recipe just might be it! It has a base of full-fat coconut milk with cashews added for extra creaminess, is sweetened with coconut sugar, and is perfect for any lover of mint chocolate. Mix in cacao nibs for extra crunch and top with a dollop of coconut whipped cream!

Lead image source:Mini Mint Chocolate Cheesecakes

Here is the original post:

15 Minty, Chocolatey Vegan Sweets That Will Make Your Taste Buds Tingle - One Green Planet