Peppermint Pattie Lollipops

by Arielle J on September 22, 2014

These Peppermint Pattie Lollipops
are a delicious, sweet and refreshing treat.

Vita Coco (the famed coconut water company)
just came out with coconut oil and lucky me, they sent me a
jar to taste test.

Lucky me..

When I look for coconut oil, I always look for these on the label:
– extra virgin
– raw
– cold-pressed
– organic

So I was ecstatic to find out that Vita Coco Coconut Oil is all of these!

They asked me to whip up three delicious recipes so here is the first:

Peppermint Patties in lollipop form!

One of my favorite desserts – sweet and chocolatey,
yet refreshing.

And best of all, one lollipop
is enough to satisfy your
sweet craving. In just one bite,
you’ll get crunch, sweetness and a
refreshing zing on your tongue.

Oh – and they’re gluten-free and dairy-free and SO easy to make!

Peppermint Pattie Lollipops
By Arielle Haspel of Bewellwitharielle.com for Vita Coco Coconut Oil
Makes 4 lollipops

WHAT YOU NEED:
Mint Coconut Filling:
1 cup shredded coconut (unsweetened)
3 tsp maple syrup
3 tsp Vita Coco Coconut Oil, melted
1 tsp peppermint extract (depending on preference)
3 mint leaves, chopped (optional)
lollipop sticks

Chocolate Coating:
1 ½ cups dark chocolate chips
1 tbsp Vita Coco Coconut Oil

DIRECTIONS:
1. Blend coconut, maple syrup, peppermint and coconut oil in blender.
2. Gently pack coconut mixture into balls with hands. Place on a wax paper-lined plate.
3. Freeze for 20 minutes.
4. In the meantime, melt the chocolate and coconut oil on low in a saucepan, stirring until the chocolate is melted.
5. When minty coconut balls are ready, take out of the freezer and stick in lollipop stick
6. Holding stick, dip minty coconut ball into chocolate mixture until entire ball is covered in chocolate. Set back on wax paper or onto a metal rack.

7. Freeze 10 minutes until chocolate is fully hardened.
8. Sprinkle with some mint and voila!