Mini Mint Chocolate Brownies for when you need a little bite of something sweet and refreshing! This little dessert recipe is gluten-free, vegan, and allergy-free! Naturally sweetened for a healthy chocolate fix!
I live for mint chocolate (as you all know)! These brownies are no exception. Brownies are just the perfect chocolate vessel to sneak in that hit of mint and satisfy more cravings than one! There's something about that deep rich chocolate flavor combined with mint that just gets me every time! When I hear, see, or smell mint chocolate, my mouth starts watering! Music to my ears (and stomach!)
I thought it was finally the perfect time of year to share these brownies with you too! A little green for the coming St. Patrick's Day celebrations! We all know, even if you're not Irish, you tend to feel inclined to wear or eat something green! I could have used this chance to sneak in some more green (like putting some spinach in these brownies), but don't worry, I won't take advantage of you!
Anytime I think of St. Patrick's Day as a kid, I always think of our "leprechaun parties" in grade school. Namely, in kindergarten. I remember being sent away to art class or something, out of our classroom. When we came back the entire classroom was trashed..."by a sneaky leprechaun". There was green glitter all over the desks, scattered and ripped up paper all over the floor, a pile of green cupcakes, and in the bathroom...the toilet water was green!
It was cute! I loved the green toilet water! I just always remember that day now when I think of the over-abundance of green on St. Patrick's Day. O, weren't those the easy days of school! Cupcakes and green toilets! At least now I'm savvy enough to make some brownies when the going gets tough! A bite of gluten-free vegan mint chocolate can fix anything!
I was also kind of shocked I only had one brownie recipe on the blog before this. Those brownies were barely brownies and more like cake too! These mini brownies are a little less decadent and totally bitable! These would have been perfect for that kindergarten party (and in this day and age they're nice and "school-friendly"!)
Mini Mint Chocolate Brownies (Gluten-Free, Vegan, Allergy-Free)
Mini Mint Chocolate Brownies (Gluten-Free, Vegan, Allergy-Free)
Mini Mint Chocolate Brownies for when you need a little bite of something sweet and refreshing! This little dessert recipe is gluten-free, vegan, and allergy-free! Naturally sweetened for a healthy chocolate fix!
- Cook Time: 20 mins
- Total Time: 20 mins
- Yield: 16 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
- 1 Cup Gluten-Free All Purpose Flour
- ½ Cup Quinoa Flour
- ½ Cup Millet Flour
- ½ Cup Unsweetened Cocoa Powder
- 1 Flax Egg (1 TB Milled Flax Seed + 3 TB Water)
- 1 Tsp Baking Powder
- 1 Cup + 2 TB Unsweetened Non-Dairy Milk
- 1 Cup Unsweetened Applesauce
- 3 TB Mint Cocoa Stevia Syrup
- 1 Tsp Pure Mint Extract
- Green Mint Topping:
- ¼ Cup Unsweetened Shredded Coconut
- 1 TB Granular Erythritol
- ¼ Tsp Pure Mint Extract
- 3-4 Drops Natural Green Food Dye
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F.
- Mix together the brownie batter ingredients until smooth.
- Grease or line with parchment paper an 8x8 baking pan and pour in the batter. Smooth out evenly in the pan.
- In a small bowl, combine the green mint topping, mix well, and sprinkles over the top of the brownie batter.
- Bake in the oven for about 20-25 minutes until a tooth pick comes out clean from the center.
- Let cool before slicing into 16 small squares.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2
If you happen to be a mamma of some little ones with a St. Patrick's Day party coming up...and you happen to be the one tasked with baking something for the class...I can guarantee you that these mini mint chocolate brownies will be a hit! If you don't have kids...well...you can just be like me and bake a pan of these brownies...for kicks 😉
So tell me:
+ Did you have those classroom parties for practically every holiday under the sun? Yes!
+ Do you wear green on St. Patty's Day (even if you aren't Irish)?
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Mel
Oh wow, these babies look right up my street! I will be giving them a go soon. Pinning now!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Haha, o yea! Enjoy!
Sasha @ Eat Love Eat
Chocolate and Mint combo is the best!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Totally agree!
Kristen R
I'm always looking for allergy-free options to keep in my repertoire of recipes for guests, and this one looks fantastic! Love chocolate and mint!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
And just about anyone would love these!
Angelina
These look so tasty!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Thanks!
Pauline Molinari
These brownies look SO tasty and so perfect for St. Patty's!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Yes! Thank you!
Miz Helen
Yummy Brownies!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
You bet!
Kim~madeinaday
My vegan son will love these! Yum! Have a great week! Pinned & Sharing on Twitter.
Kim
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Thanks!
Michelle @ Vitamin Sunshine
I'm loving the coconut mint topping on these! Delicious.
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
You don't taste the coconut though!
CakePants
We didn't have St. Patrick's Day parties in elementary school, but we certainly did some leprechaun-related activities (e.g. building leprechaun traps) in the week leading up to it. Unfortunately, without a party, we didn't get snacks, so there were no mint chocolate brownies or the like! Looks like I'll just have to make up for lost time now 😉
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Yea, I think that calls for double batches (plus some traps so the leprechanuns don't eat them all!) 😉 haha!
Uma
I love this kind of sweet treat! We feel better after eating this:)
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Haha, for sure!
Megan
Such a great treat just in time for St. Patrick's day! Love the green.
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Thank you!
Linda @ Veganosity
There are few things better than mint and chocolate.
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Exactly!
Melissa | Vegan Huggs
My two favorite flavors together! I could eat a whole batch of this deliciousness! Perfect for St. Patty's Day too!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Yes! The best combo!
Sarah
These sound great! I bet my gf MIL would love them!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Everyone will!
Amanda
I love the mint chocolate combo! These look delcious.
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Thanks!
Marla
Hi Rebecca,
See I told you I would be back to visit your blog and here I am. These chocolate brownies look fabulous. I love the natural food dye to make the green topping. Perfect for St Patricks day. Have a healthy happy & blessed day . Pinning and tweeting.
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Thank you so much, Marla!
Lauren
These are too cute! I love mint + chocolate 🙂
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Best combo!
Amy Katz from Veggies Save The Day
I rarely bake, but these brownies looks so good, I may need to make an exception!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Get baking!
Heather @Boston Girl Bakes
Oh what a fun idea and man mint and chocolate are a weakness of mine..can't even imagine then throwing in coconut too! Swoon 🙂
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
I swoon over anything mint chocolate!
Nicole Dawson
I really have to start making brownies more and I think I'll start with these. I just love mint and chocolate.
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
More brownies is always a good thing!
Robyn Gleason
Oh my, look at THIS deliciousness! So good to finally have a moment to visit and see what your talents are producing in the kitchen, Rebecca! I had to learn to like mint chocolate but now I'm sold. Its fantastic and you always make it guilt-free. Thank you!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
What!? It's my favorite flavor!!
Robyn Gleason
We can't all be you, girl! hahaha!
Nichole Goodland
My mouth was watering going through this post. I am in need of these. I have just ordered a load of baking ingredients in my shop, but I may have to edit it so I can get some mint extract. 🙂
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Ah, yes! Get that mint!
Kate Veggie Desserts
Mint, chocolate and coconut a winning combination for me. Great little healthy treat for adults and kids alike. Topping a great idea for St. Patrick's Day.
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Yes! Thank you!
Raia
Lovely recipe. I'm going to have to try those green 'sprinkles.' My kiddos would love to have sprinkles on things again!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Haha, yes! We have to always add some color!
Pretty Patel
I love mint chocolate, love that this recipe is gluten free and vegan! I need to make these.
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Yes! I hope you do!
Chloe
Mmmm! Mint Chocolate Brownies sound amazing! Looks so yummy with the coconut flakes! 🙂
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Thanks!
Jennifer @SimplePureWhole Wellness
Yes, I remember all of those school holiday parties and these would be the perfect treat for one! They are very festive with the green coconut topping!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Haha, yes! Thanks!
Chrystal @ Gluten-Free Palate
Super for for St. Patty's day. I love mint and chocolate together.
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Me too! The best!
Becca @ Amuse Your Bouche
Love that green coconut sprinkled over the top, it looks so cool! Definitely gives a hint to the mintiness of the brownies too 🙂
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Haha, thank you!
jill conyers
Between my husband and I we were classroom parents every year until both of our kids were older. It seemed like parties for everything.
Mint chocolate is one of the best flavor combos. Ever!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
No matter what, we all know we secretly liked them 😉
Emily | Oat&Sesame
I have been on a mint kick lately! Everything mint sounds so refreshing! With St. Patty's day coming up I need a way to celebrate at home because there is no way I'm going out into the craziness. We have one of the biggest parades in the country here in PA and it's a good reason to stay home and eat these!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Mint is just so perfectly refreshing! Haha! Yes! Stay home, eat cozy food...and end the day with brownies!
Mary Ellen @ VNutrition
These look so delicous! Perfect for St Patrick's Day!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Thanks!
Kortney // Allergy Girl Eats
What a cute idea of turning to coconut green for St. Patrick's day. This would be a great treat for kids.
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Yes! Make everything green!
shelby
These look delicious and I love that tinted green coconut topping!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Haha, thanks!