Raw Chocolate Mint Slice with a brownie-like base, refreshing mint coconut filling and chocolate ganache topping. Easy to make and no baking needed!
This no bake slice (or bar) is perfect for the warmer weather or when you just don't want to turn on your oven. You can make the whole thing with a food processor, blender or just a mixing bowl!
The slice happens to be vegan and refined sugar free which means it's suitable for even more people :).
The slice is also loosely raw vegan as rice malt syrup and a few other ingredients aren't always technically raw.
If you love chocolate mint desserts but prefer a more 'conventional' one, check out my vegan mint chocolate cookies.
Assembling the raw chocolate mint slice
Each layer of this mint slice requires a little blending or mixing. In particular:
The base is made from a mixture of nuts, dates and cocoa powder. This mixture is pretty similar to my raw vegan brownies!
The middle layer is a mint coconut bounty-like mixture. I simply combined all the ingredients in a bowl until everything was evenly distributed. For that beautiful green colour, I blended fresh baby spinach with a little liquid but this is optional.
The choc mint slice is topped with a lush chocolate ganache. To make this, you just need to melt chocolate and coconut cream in a small saucepan and pour it on top of the slice.
Making the raw choc mint slice WITHOUT a food processor or blender
When there is a will, there is a way!
For the base, simply chop the nuts/seeds and dates as finely as possible and mix it very well in a bowl.
For the filling, feel free to skip the spinach part, use some natural food colouring or even matcha powder!
Optional substitutions
I understand that not everyone has the same tastes/needs so here are some possible substitutions/adjustments:
Use roasted nuts/seeds instead of raw nuts/seeds in the base. I personally prefer roasted nuts over raw any day!
Use cocoa powder instead of cacao powder in the base for a less bitter taste.
The liquid sweetener and coconut oil in the filling are needed to help it set. If you adjust either, I'd only recommend doing this by the smallest amount (2 tablespoons at the maximum) otherwise your filling may not set.
Make a white chocolate ganache topping instead of the traditional milk chocolate ganache!
See my other unbaked or raw vegan recipes:
- Unbaked Vegan Raspberry Slice
- Raw Vegan brownies
- Creamy Mango Passionfruit Bars
- Decadent raw vegan lamington bliss balls
You may also like:
Raw Chocolate Mint Slice
Ingredients
Chocolate Base
- 1 ½ cup (160g) almonds or pecans*, or any other nut/seed
- ¾ cup (150g) pitted dates, if they are dry, soak them in warm water for at least 2 hours
- ¼ cup (25g) cocoa or raw cacao powder
- Pinch of salt
Mint Filling
- ½ cup (120g) canned coconut cream, solid part only
- 1 cup (30g) baby spinach leaves, optional for colour
- 3 cups (240g) desiccated coconut
- ½ cup (180g) rice malt or maple syrup, or any other liquid sweetener to taste
- ½ cup (120g) coconut oil, melted
- 1 tsp mint extract, to taste
Chocolate Ganache topping
- 1 ½ cups (255g) roughly chopped chocolate or chocolate chips
- ¼ cup (60g) canned coconut cream, solid part only
- 2 tbsp (20g) chopped pistachios, optional
Instructions
To make the base:
- Add the almonds or pecans (or other nuts/seeds) to a food processor and process until coarse crumbs form. Drain the dates and add them with the remaining base ingredients to the food processor. Process until everything is combined. The mixture should stick together when it is pinched between two fingers.
- Line a 20cm (8-inch) square baking tin or container with baking paper. Press the base mixture into the tin to cover the bottom. Smooth the surface and set aside.
To make the filling:
- Optional: Add the coconut cream and spinach to a small blender**. Blend until as smooth as possible.
- Add all your filling ingredients (including your spinach mixture, if using) to a large mixing bowl. Mix until well combined. Firmly press the mixture into the baking tin on top of the chocolate crust. Smooth the surface and set aside.
To make the topping:
- Add the chocolate and coconut cream to a small saucepan or double boiler over low heat. Mix until melted and smooth. Pour the ganache over the slice and immediately swivel the tin so the ganache is spread evenly. If desired, sprinkle the chopped pistachios on the wet chocolate. Cover the slice and set it aside in the fridge for 2 hours or until very firm.
- Remove the slice from the tin. Use a sharp knife to cut the slice as desired. Enjoy immediately or store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days or in the freezer for up to 1 month.
Notes
Please leave a comment below if you made this recipe, have any questions or thoughts! Your comment will help other readers and Rainbow Nourishments.
The picture attracted me instantly. I have made it in the shape of a mini round cake, 20cm cause I didn't have a container that would suite and a cake is just wow!
The taste is amazing - I love that combo of mint & chocolate and it is not over much sweet it is just perfect and a mint is adding freshness.
Thank you for this simple and so delicious recipe!
Love that you made it into a vegan mint chocolate cake and you enjoyed all parts of it! Thanks so much for your feedback xo
Forgot to rate your recipe : )
Thank you for another lovely recipe Anthea - well all your recipes are pretty wonderful!
How do you become a food blogger and stay so slim? Do you satisfy yourself with just one bite 🙁 then give your creations away? and how many "goes" does it take to make things perfect?
Happy Christmas and stay safe. Love from Adelaide X
Aw glad you enjoyed this Angela!
I always taste a recipe as I go and often give away the majority of it (otherwise I wouldn't be able to make my next recipe haha)! For unbaked stuff like this, I often base the recipe on those I made hundreds of times in my cake business so I usually perfect the recipe on the first go. However, for everything else, it can take from 3-10 trials!
I hope you had a lovely Christmas, New Years and festive break. Sending love from Canberra xo