Yummmy isn't it fantastic? Believe me, it is :) The best dessert I ever make. I hope you like it. Enjoy!
Ingredients
CRUST:
- 1 c. pecans
- 1 c. oats (or more pecans if paleo or grain-free)
- 20 soft dates (you can also substitute about 2 c. raisins)
- 5 T. cocoa powder
- ½ t. sea salt
- 1 t. mint extract
- 1 T. coconut oil, melted
- 1-3 t. water
MINT CREAM:
- 2 avocados
- ½ c. coconut oil, melted
- ¼ t. sea salt
- ¼ c. maple syrup or honey
- 1 t. lime juice
- 1 t. vanilla
- 2 t. mint extract
- 1 T. water
CHOCOLATE COATING:
- ½ c. cocoa powder
- ¼ c. maple syrup or honey
- 2 T. coconut oil, melted
- 2 T. water
- pinch sea salt
- ½ t. vanilla
- ½ t. mint extract
Instructions
CRUST:
- Process the pecans and oats (if using) together until they form a meal.
- Remove the meal and add in the dates.
- Process the dates until they break down and form a large lump of paste.
- Add back the pecan mix, along with the cocoa power, salt, mint, and coconut oil and process until well combined.
- Drizzle in the water, starting with one teaspoon, adding just enough to bring everything together.
- Press the mixture into a lightly oiled pie plate.
- Place in the freezer while you make the mint cream.
MINT CREAM:
- Process everything together until smooth and well combined.
- Pour into the pie shell and place into the refrigerator or freezer until firm to the touch (obviously, the freezer will be faster).
CHOCOLATE COATING:
- Stir all of the ingredients together until smooth and well combined.
- Pour and spread atop the solid mint cream layer.
- Refrigerate or freeze until firm.
- Cut carefully and enjoy!
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