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12 Easy Peppermint Recipes to Sweeten Your Holidays
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Peppermint: the delightful flavor that adds cheer to beloved holiday treats. It perfectly complements chocolate in a variety of sweet creations and enhances the taste of seasonal beverages, all without adding extra calories. Moreover, according to research published in the International Journal of Molecular Sciences, peppermint essential oil may aid in appetite suppression.
The refreshing taste of peppermint extract, combined with a touch of real candy canes, makes these peppermint recipes ideal for sharing with loved ones during festive gatherings. And the best part? These treats are not only delicious but also healthy, ensuring you can savor them whenever you desire! Celebrate the holidays with the irresistible charm of peppermint-infused delights.
1. Healthy Peppermint Bark
We’re here to tell you that you can indulge in peppermint bark this holiday season and stay on track to your weight loss goal. This version is easy to make in your freezer with layers of melted chocolate chips and nonfat Greek yogurt flavored with peppermint extract and vanilla extract. A topping of crushed candy canes gives your bark a festive look, a bit of crunch, and even more peppermint flavor.
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2. Chocolate Peppermint Cookies
When you’re craving cookies that won’t wreck your diet, this recipe is your answer. They have real chocolaty flavor thanks to cocoa powder and mini chocolate chips, while peppermint extract and crushed candy provide a cool minty taste. Make a batch for the office or neighborhood cookie swap and be prepared for recipe requests from everybody who tries one.
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3. Chocolate Peppermint Marshmallow Sticks
Here’s a fun holiday treat that you can whip up in minutes. These sticks include salty pretzel rods, sweet candy canes and fluffy marshmallows, all with a coating of melted chocolate and crushed candy canes. The kids will rave about them, but you can have them, too, because this recipe fits into your Nutrisystem plan!
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4. Chocolate Peppermint Protein Shake
Your Chocolate Nutrisystem Shake Mix is the foundation for a nutritious shake that has the festive flavor of the holidays. The shake mix is blended with unsweetened vanilla almond milk, your choice of water or brewed coffee, cocoa powder and peppermint extract. You might say it’s a party in a glass!
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5. Instant Pot Chocolate Peppermint Rice Pudding
Rice pudding is a classic comfort food we’ve updated to make healthier, simpler to prepare and more flavorful. We use brown rice for fiber to help you feel full, then blend it with nonfat milk and nonfat half-and-half for a creamy texture. Cocoa powder and peppermint extract add lots of flavor but no calories.
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6. Chocolate Peppermint Cups
Eating candy when you’re losing weight sounds almost too good to be true, but this recipe makes it possible. Each bite treats you to layers of rich chocolate and cool mint. These cups have a delightful seasonal flavor, but once you taste them, you’ll want them all year long.
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7. Peppermint White Hot Chocolate
Warm up your whole gang on a cold day with this delicious variation on standard hot chocolate. Skim milk and fat-free whipped topping ensure this drink is creamy while keeping the calorie count down. The rich flavor comes from sweet white chocolate and zingy peppermint extract.
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8. Iced Protein Peppermint Cookies
Cookies can be both a healthy snack and sweet lift to your day during the holiday season. These are easy to make with a mashed banana, whole wheat flour and Vanilla Nutrisystem Shake Mix. Once they’re done baking, you frost them with a thick and creamy blend of almond milk, more Nutrisystem Shake Mix and peppermint extract.
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9. No-Bake Candy Cane Pudding Cups
These tempting desserts are sure to cause some oohs and aahs when you serve them, but they’re so easy to make with packets of sugar-free cheesecake pudding mix and chocolate pudding mix. All you do is blend each of the mixes with milk, add peppermint extract to the cheesecake, and layer the two types of pudding together after they set. Each spoonful is smooth, creamy and popping with seasonal flavor.
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10. 14-Calorie Mint Chocolate Meringues
Indulge in the delightful goodness of our 14-calorie Mint Chocolate Meringues that will leave you in awe! These delectable treats, sweetened naturally with stevia, boast a delicate peppermint flavor, creating a magical experience for your taste buds. Each bite is a heavenly combination of mint and chocolate, making it hard to believe that this cookie can be so low in calories. Don’t miss out on this guilt-free pleasure that will leave you craving for more!
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11. Chocolate Peppermint Swirl Cookies
These delightful cookies combine the richness of chocolate and the invigorating flavor of peppermint, creating a swirl of festive joy. Imagine sinking your teeth into a soft, delectable treat that unveils layers of indulgent cocoa and refreshing peppermint. What sets these cookies apart is their healthful twist. Experience the ultimate joy of indulging in these chocolate-peppermint cookies, perfect for the holiday season.
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12. Skinny Peppermint Mocha Cold Brew
With this recipe, you’ll enjoy a special coffee with a sweet seasonal taste and avoid loading up on excess calories, sugar and fat. Just blend cold brew coffee, almond milk, real cocoa powder, natural sweetener stevia and a few drops of peppermint extract. If you’re sharing a coffee break with someone else or you just what to make it even more of a treat, top your drink with light whipped cream and a sprinkle of crushed peppermint candy.
