5-ingredient Healthy Chocolate Peppermint Truffles

These chocolate peppermint truffles have a doughy center that is coated with a crunchy chocolate shell. They're a no bake truffle & contain under 100 calories! It only contains 5 ingredients and is so satisfying!

So before I begin, I want to mention that growing up I was never a mint chocolate chip ice cream fan. I didn't like junior mints and I never wanted the after dinner chocolate mints they give out at restaurants. I think this notion of peppermint dislike was exacerbated in college when I tried Rumple Minze peppermint liquor with chocolate syrup for the first (and last) time. *shiver*

But I have to say, I am ADDICTED to these no bake truffles! The recipe makes 21 truffles, so it's enough for sharing, if you want. I made these chocolate peppermint truffles 3-4 times before I got it right and I'm not mad about it. My co-workers, husband and friends have been reaping the benefits from these bad boys.

Did I mention these chocolate peppermint truffles are healthier than a standard and still satisfying? The nutritional facts are linked below, but I don't think about calories much. I know some of you fine folks like to keep track of that, so I include it. I used Neufchâtel (lower fat than regular) cream cheese to keep the saturated fat low and richness at bay.  I enjoy eating a dessert that isn't as rich so I can have multiple!

The 5-ingredients for Chocolate Peppermint Truffles

• Chocolate graham crackers (about half of a box)
• Low fat cream cheese (I used Neufchâtel)
• Pure peppermint extract
• Coconut oil
• Semi-sweet chocolate chips

I love 5-ingredient recipes! They are easy, quick and uncomplicated. Bonus that they are a no bake truffle!

With each bite, the hard exterior shell breaks and leaves you with a soft, doughy center of chocolate pepperminty goodness. I had a fun time decorating with festive holiday sprinkles. Candy canes would be a great addition, but you have to sprinkle it on right after you dip them into the chocolate sauce or else they will harden.

Safe to say that I will be giving chocolate peppermint another shot next time I leave a restaurant. These 5-ingredient healthy chocolate peppermint truffles have shown me the light.

5-ingredient Healthy Chocolate Peppermint Truffles

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• Author: Maggie
• Total Time: 10 minutes
• Yield: 21 1x

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5-ingredient healthy chocolate peppermint truffles have a doughy center that is coated with a crunchy chocolate shell. A satisfying under 100 calorie healthy holiday dessert.

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Ingredients

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12 chocolate graham cracker sheets

6 ounces low fat cream cheese

2 tsp pure peppermint extract

1 tsp coconut oil

1 cup semi-sweet dark chocolate chips

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Instructions

1. Line a baking sheet with parchment, wax paper or foil and set aside.
2. In a food processor, process chocolate graham crackers until fine crumbs remain. In a separate bowl, soften cream cheese in microwave for 15-20 seconds. Add peppermint extract to cream cheese and mix to combine.
3. Add cream cheese and peppermint mixture to food processor with processed graham crackers. Process until doughy mixture forms.
4. Using a cookie scoop, form dough into balls and place on lined sheet pan. Place in the refrigerator for 5 minutes.
5. While the truffles are in the refrigerator, microwave chocolate chip and coconut oil in a small microwavable bowl. Microwave chocolate on high for 30 seconds, mix then again for another 30 seconds until it becomes a chocolate sauce.
6. Remove truffles from refrigerator and dip in chocolate sauce. Place back on lined baking sheet and sprinkle with desired toppings.

Notes

• Recommend storing in the refrigerator
• If you cannot find peppermint extract, mint extract will work too. 
• 12 graham cracker sheets, is about half a box or 8 ounces. 

• Prep Time: 5
• Cook Time: 5
• Category: Dessert
• Method: No bake
• Cuisine: American

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