flourless peppermint brownies. coconut peppermint frosting. cacao drizzle. algae soaked coconut flakes.

mmm these brownies are dense, rich and a much healthier choice than your typical brownie! i have made them several times for holiday parties, where they were enjoyed by all!
the blue coconut flakes aren't necessary, but add a pretty touch using no food coloring at all!

brownie base: 

1 c raw cacao powder

1 c coconut sugar or lakanto

4 organic eggs

6 T coconut oil

25 drops peppermint essential oil

1/2 t sea salt

-preheat oven to 350F. blend all above ingredients until smooth in a high speed blender. pour into a coconut oil greased 8x8 glass baking dish and bake for 15-20 minutes until it passes the toothpick test. set in the freezer to chill while making frosting. 

peppermint frosting:

1/2 c melted coconut butter

1/4 c coconut milk

2 T raw honey or stevia to taste 

10 drops peppermint essential oil

-blend until very smooth. spread over chilled brownie and set back in freezer. 
-once firm, slice brownies and transfer to a plate to prepare for the chocolate drizzle.

cacao drizzle:

1/2 c chopped cacao paste, gently meted over stove in a double broiler 

1 t coconut oil

raw honey or stevia if you want to sweeten to taste

-whisk well, drizzle over brownies and set in freezer for a few minutes before eating! 

optional blue coconut:
in a bowl add 1 c water + one teaspoon of blue algae powder (blue majik-or use spirulina powder for green flakes!). stir, then mix in 1/2 c raw unsweetened coconut flakes. let it soak overnight in fridge and then dehydrate until crispy again (optional...you could just drain them and eat them soft!). sprinkle over cacao drizzle before it hardens.