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Dark Chocolate Almond Mint Homemade KIND Bar Recipe (Paleo, Vegan, Gluten Free, Dairy-Free)

Published: Nov 26, 2018 · by Demeter | Beaming Baker 36 Comments · As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.

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Dark Chocolate Almond Mint Homemade KIND Bar Recipe (V, GF): an easy recipe for festive homemade KIND bars, bursting with refreshing peppermint and coated in velvety rich dark chocolate. Made with healthy ingredients. Paleo, Vegan, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Protein-Rich, Healthy.

Dark Chocolate Almond Mint Homemade KIND Bar Recipe (V, GF): an easy recipe for festive homemade KIND bars, bursting with refreshing peppermint and coated in velvety rich dark chocolate. Made with healthy ingredients. #Vegan #GlutenFree #BeamingBaker #Paleo #PaleoDessert #HomemadeKINDBars #HealthySnacks #Christmas #HolidayGifts #ProteinRich | Recipe at BeamingBaker.com

How was your Thanksgiving? Or are you up in Canada, and Thanksgiving was ages ago…? Or elsewhere in the world? What did you do this weekend? 🙂

Over here in the States, many of us were celebrating Thanksgiving, going on pre-and post-Thanksgiving dinner runs (for food and to burn off extra calories lol), and getting ready to bid farewell to Fall and welcome the winter with open/fully-covered and insulated arms. 😉 Or… with hands full of pumpkin bread. Hehe. 😉

Dark Chocolate Almond Mint Homemade KIND Bar Recipe (V, GF): an easy recipe for festive homemade KIND bars, bursting with refreshing peppermint and coated in velvety rich dark chocolate. Made with healthy ingredients. #Vegan #GlutenFree #BeamingBaker #Paleo #PaleoDessert #HomemadeKINDBars #HealthySnacks #Christmas #HolidayGifts #ProteinRich | Recipe at BeamingBaker.com

Erik and I just got back from visiting my sister, Monica, in the Midwest! Yep, the ENTIRE MIDWEST. J/k. There’s no room for sarcasm in this cold weather! Okay, I’m feeling a bit goofy today, obviously. Anywho, we had the best time! We got to see Monica and her husband Kevin, my eldest sister, Penny and her hubs Andrew, and we got to bond 24/7 with my mom—who drove me and my sisters crazy in the most loving way possible. Lol.

Is the emphasis on crazy or loving? You decide. .

We got to bake and share our favorites: fudgy paleo brownies, paleo coconut macaroons, and oatmeal chocolate chip cookies. More deets in the next Coffee Talk.

We got back right on time for a little 1:1 romantic Thanksgiving for Erik and I, replete with all the Thanksgiving traditions and yummies I mentioned in my Gluten Free Chai Spice Granola recipe post. We even got a chance to brave the crowds and go shopping on Black Friday!

Dark Chocolate Almond Mint Homemade KIND Bar Recipe (V, GF): an easy recipe for festive homemade KIND bars, bursting with refreshing peppermint and coated in velvety rich dark chocolate. Made with healthy ingredients. #Vegan #GlutenFree #BeamingBaker #Paleo #PaleoDessert #HomemadeKINDBars #HealthySnacks #Christmas #HolidayGifts #ProteinRich | Recipe at BeamingBaker.com

How about you? Did you find any good deals? Are you spending the day shopping online today, via Cyber Monday? I never know what to get, and, I also get waaaay too into checking on time-sensitive lightning deals and such.

In any case, Erik and I are in the process of getting healthier and trimming off a few stray pounds (if only they’d wander away on their own sigh… ) ;), so I thought it’d be high time to share an in-between Holiday Indulgence and Keeping it Healthy + On Track type of recipe.

So I present to you: my Dark Chocolate Almond Mint Homemade KIND Bar Recipe. It tastes all kinds of decadent, festive, and oh-so-Christmas… yummy! Whatever that means. 😉 Okay, lemme have a shot at it: minty, chocolatey, and almost like a homemade holiday gift. To yourself. 🙂 As always, it’s made with all of the ingredients you love, and it’s super simple to whip up!

Dark Chocolate Almond Mint Homemade KIND Bar Recipe (V, GF): an easy recipe for festive homemade KIND bars, bursting with refreshing peppermint and coated in velvety rich dark chocolate. Made with healthy ingredients. #Vegan #GlutenFree #BeamingBaker #Paleo #PaleoDessert #HomemadeKINDBars #HealthySnacks #Christmas #HolidayGifts #ProteinRich | Recipe at BeamingBaker.com

If you’re not convinced yet, allow me to tell you all about them. This Dark Chocolate Almond Mint Homemade KIND Bar recipe is:

  • made with just 6 ingredients
  • just the perfect, satisfying nut bar wrapped in a velvety layer of dark chocolate
  • bursting with festive mint flavors!
  • so easy to make—the bars are prepped and ready to bake in minutes
  • vegan, gluten-free, dairy-free, refined sugar-free
  • the best paleo kind bars, like ever 😉
  • one of my favorite healthy twists on a yummy chocolate treat, along with these: 4 Ingredient Peppermint Chocolate Crunch Bars and this Dark Chocolate Nice Cream
  • made with the simple, whole and healthy ingredients you know and love
  • perfect for your next homemade gym snack, or for holiday gift-giving
  • simply delish paired with Moist & Fudgy Ganache Peppermint Brownies and/or this amazing Paleo Mocha Frappe
  • your soon-to-be favorite dark chocolate kind bar

Are you ready for your new favorite festive snack? Yeah!!! I’ll bring the nuts, you bring the vegan chocolate! Let’s do this! It’s so much fun making and baking these sweet moments with you. I can’t wait to hear what you think. If you’d like to chat, find me on Instagram! Looking forward to celebrating the holidays with you! ‘Til next time…

Sending you all my love and maybe even a dove, xo Demeter ❤️

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Dark Chocolate Almond Mint Homemade KIND Bar Recipe (V, GF): an easy recipe for festive homemade KIND bars, bursting with refreshing peppermint and coated in velvety rich dark chocolate. Made with healthy ingredients. #Vegan #GlutenFree #BeamingBaker #Paleo #PaleoDessert #HomemadeKINDBars #HealthySnacks #Christmas #HolidayGifts #ProteinRich | Recipe at BeamingBaker.com

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Healthy Vegan Gluten Free Holiday Recipes

If you enjoyed this Dark Chocolate Almond Mint Homemade KIND Bar Recipe, then you’ll just love these festive Vegan Gluten Free Holiday recipes:

  • 5 Minute Easy Peppermint Fudge
  • Moist Gluten Free Chocolate Pumpkin Muffins
  • Vegan Peppermint Mocha Frappuccino
  • Gingerbread Oatmeal Homemade Breakfast Bars
  • Easy Gluten Free Vegan Dark Chocolate Muffins
  • Salted Dark Chocolate Almond Clusters
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Dark Chocolate Almond Mint Homemade KIND Bar Recipe (V, GF): an easy recipe for festive homemade KIND bars, bursting with refreshing peppermint and coated in velvety rich dark chocolate. Made with healthy ingredients. #Vegan #GlutenFree #BeamingBaker #Paleo #PaleoDessert #HomemadeKINDBars #HealthySnacks #Christmas #HolidayGifts #ProteinRich | Recipe at BeamingBaker.com

Dark Chocolate Almond Mint Homemade KIND Bar Recipe (Paleo, Vegan, Gluten Free, Dairy-Free)


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  • Author: Demeter | Beaming Baker
  • Yield: 12 bars 1x
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Dark Chocolate Almond Mint Homemade KIND Bar Recipe (V, GF): an easy recipe for festive homemade KIND bars, bursting with refreshing peppermint and coated in velvety rich dark chocolate. Made with healthy ingredients. Paleo, Vegan, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Healthy.


Ingredients

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Almond KIND Bars

  • 1 ¼ cups roasted, unsalted almonds
  • ½ cup roasted, unsalted cashews, roughly chopped (or more almonds, if you prefer)
  • ¼ teaspoon salt (optional)
  • ¼ cup pure maple syrup
  • ½ teaspoon pure peppermint extract

Mint Chocolate Coating

  • 1/3 cup vegan chocolate chips or chopped paleo chocolate
  • ¼ teaspoon coconut oil
  • ¼ teaspoon pure peppermint extract

 Chocolate Drizzle

  • 3 tablespoons vegan chocolate chips or chopped paleo chocolate
  • ¼ teaspoon coconut oil
  • 1/8 teaspoon pure peppermint extract

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 325°F. Line an 8-inch square baking pan with parchment paper. Set aside.
  2. Make the bars: Add all Almond KIND Bars ingredients to a medium bowl. Fold until well incorporated and fully coated.
  3. Pour this mixture into the prepared baking pan. Using a rubber spatula, smooth into an even, very tightly-packed layer—the smoother the layer, the less likely the bars will crumble. Bake for 25-35 minutes. Mine took 30 mins. Bars must bake thoroughly, or they won’t hold together when cooled.
  4. Allow to cool in the baking pan for 1 hour, or until completely cooled. Pinching opposite ends of the parchment paper lining, lift bars out of pan. Gently peel paper off the bottom of the bars. Slice into 12 bars (6 rows by 2 columns).
  5. Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper or wax paper. Clear some room in the freezer for this sheet–you will need it later. Set the sheet on a clear work area.
  6. Dip the bars: Melt the chocolate using the double boiler method, or doing the following. Add all Mint Chocolate Coating ingredients except peppermint extract to a medium, microwave-safe bowl (large enough to dip bars in). Heat in the microwave in 15-second increments until softened and melted. Stir in between heating, until smooth. Stir in peppermint extract.
  7. Dip the bottom of one bar into the melted chocolate, scraping off excess on the side of the bowl. There should be enough chocolate for a thin layer on each bar. Place on the prepared baking sheet. Repeat, spacing each bar evenly apart, until all bars are dipped.
  8. Drizzle the bars: Add Chocolate Drizzle ingredients to a clean, small microwave-safe bowl. Repeat heating instructions, until chocolate is smooth. Stir in peppermint extract. Spoon melted chocolate into a zip bag with a tiny corner snipped off. Drizzle each bar in a zigzag pattern.
  9. Place bars carefully into the freezer. Freeze for 10-20 minutes, or until chocolate is completely hardened. Enjoy! Storing instructions below.

Adapted from my 5 Ingredient Homemade KIND Nut Bars.

Also try my Almond & Coconut KIND Bars and my 3 Ingredient Chocolate Peppermint Fudge.

Equipment

Organic Extra Virgin Coconut Oil 16oz

Organic Extra Virgin Coconut Oil 16oz

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Notes

  • Store in an airtight container at room temperature for 1-2 months.
  • Category: Healthy Snacks, Breakfast
  • Method: Bake
  • Cuisine: American

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Here are a few items I used in today’s recipe. 🙂

Baking Pan (8-inch) | Unbleached Parchment Paper | Maple Syrup | Peppermint Extract | Vegan Chocolate Chips or Paleo Chocolate | My Favorite Knife | Coconut Oil | Glass Mixing Bowls

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  1. D says

    June 9, 2020

    What can I use instead of coconut oil? I ran out 🙁

    Reply
  2. Pat says

    October 13, 2019

    I have searched the recipe and article for the chocolate drizzle ingredients and don’t see them.. Can you send me the ingredients?

    Reply
    • Demeter | Beaming Baker says

      October 14, 2019

      Hi Pat, I’m so sorry about that! We recently migrated all of our recipes to a new recipe card and something must’ve gone awry. I’ve entered the complete recipe. Enjoy!

      Reply
      • Pat says

        October 14, 2019

        Thank you.

        Reply
        • Demeter | Beaming Baker says

          October 15, 2019

          My pleasure!

          Reply
  3. Erin | Dinners,Dishes and Dessert says

    November 28, 2018

    These would disappear in our house!

    ★★★★★

    Reply
    • Demeter | Beaming Baker says

      November 28, 2018

      Hehe thanks!

      Reply
  4. shilpa says

    November 28, 2018

    we dont get maple syrup in India can I use golden syrup or honey I want to make this superb recipe

    Reply
    • Demeter | Beaming Baker says

      November 28, 2018

      Hi Shilpa! Yes, those two should work!

      Reply
  5. Melanie Bauer says

    November 27, 2018

    Oh wow! This looks so delicious and absolutely droolworthy! I will definitely give this a try!

    ★★★★★

    Reply
    • Demeter | Beaming Baker says

      November 28, 2018

      Thanks Melanie! Enjoy!

      Reply
  6. Des says

    November 27, 2018

    These look fantastic and a great snack that is loaded with protein!

    ★★★★★

    Reply
    • Demeter | Beaming Baker says

      November 28, 2018

      Thanks Dee! Enjoy!

      Reply
  7. Jacque Hastert says

    November 27, 2018

    These would make for a great afterschool snack!

    ★★★★★

    Reply
    • Demeter | Beaming Baker says

      November 28, 2018

      Absolutely!

      Reply
  8. Marsha says

    November 27, 2018

    I absolutely LOVE the addition of mint in these bars, I wouldn’t be able to stop at just one. They look so delicious! 🙂

    ★★★★★

    Reply
    • Demeter | Beaming Baker says

      November 28, 2018

      Thanks Marsha! The touch of mint flavor is just perfect!

      Reply
  9. Abeer says

    November 27, 2018

    I wouldn’t be able to stop snacking on these! They look fantastic!

    ★★★★★

    Reply
    • Demeter | Beaming Baker says

      November 28, 2018

      Truly!!! Thanks Abeer!

      Reply
  10. Alyssa Brantley says

    November 27, 2018

    These are my kind of snacking! Love anything with dark chocolate and mint! Yum!

    ★★★★★

    Reply
    • Demeter | Beaming Baker says

      November 28, 2018

      Right?! Hehe. The combo is so YUM!

      Reply
  11. Dee says

    November 26, 2018

    Mmm these look delicious! I’ve gotta make some for myself!

    ★★★★★

    Reply
    • Demeter | Beaming Baker says

      November 28, 2018

      Thanks Dee! You totally do!

      Reply
  12. Brittany Audra @ Audra's Appetite says

    November 26, 2018

    Love making homemade granola and nut bars….so excited about the festive peppermint flavor too! 🙂

    Reply
    • Demeter | Beaming Baker says

      November 28, 2018

      It’s so much fun to do! Especially this time of year. 🙂

      Reply
  13. Anna says

    November 26, 2018

    These bars look incredible! My family will love them!

    Reply
    • Demeter | Beaming Baker says

      November 28, 2018

      Yay!!! I so hope they do!

      Reply
  14. Lisa | Garlic & Zest says

    November 26, 2018

    I’m amazed that these bars hold together so well with so little binder. Is there a secret? They look amazing.

    ★★★★★

    Reply
  15. Emily says

    November 26, 2018

    I love Kind bars, but they are so expensive. I will definitely give these bars a try.

    ★★★★★

    Reply
    • Demeter | Beaming Baker says

      November 26, 2018

      I know, and making your is actually way easier than you’d think! . Can’t wait to hear what you think of these. 🙂

      Reply
  16. kim says

    November 26, 2018

    Yum! This flavor is my favorite! The perfect healthier snack around the holidays!

    ★★★★★

    Reply
    • Demeter | Beaming Baker says

      November 26, 2018

      I know, it’s sooo good! .

      Reply
  17. Ellen says

    November 26, 2018

    Homemade is so much better. I need to make a batch of these pronto!

    Reply
    • Demeter | Beaming Baker says

      November 26, 2018

      Agreed! . Hope you enjoy them Ellen!

      Reply
  18. Jill says

    November 26, 2018

    Terrific pictures – they are making me hungry! These bars are so pretty you could package them as gifts. Great recipe!

    ★★★★★

    Reply
    • Demeter | Beaming Baker says

      November 26, 2018

      Haha thanks Jill! And yes, these absolutely make for great gifts! .

      Reply

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