Peppermint Patty Slice

Here’s a showstopping no-bake dessert: the Vegan Peppermint Patty Slice, adapted from Oh She Glows. It’s creamy, minty, chocolatey—and secretly green from spinach (you’ll never taste it). Perfect for holidays or anytime you want a refreshing, indulgent treat.
🍃 Vegan Peppermint Patty Slice
🧪 Filling Ingredients
- ¾ cup raw cashew butter
- ½ cup pure maple syrup
- ½ cup virgin coconut oil, melted
- 6 tbsp almond milk, room temp
- 1–1½ tsp peppermint extract, to taste
- 1 cup packed baby spinach (for color, optional)
- Pinch of fine sea salt
🍫 Ganache Topping
- ½ cup non-dairy chocolate chips
- 2 tbsp full-fat coconut cream
- Dash of sea salt
- Raw cacao nibs or crushed candy cane, for garnish
🔬 Instructions
- Prepare the pan
Line a small loaf pan (4×8-inch) with plastic wrap for easy removal.
- Make the filling
Blend all filling ingredients in a high-speed blender until smooth. Make sure spinach is fully puréed. Taste and adjust peppermint.
- Freeze the base
Pour filling into pan and freeze for 4–5 hours until solid.
- Make ganache
Melt chocolate chips with coconut cream and salt over low heat, stirring until smooth.
- Top and finish
Pour ganache over frozen filling. Freeze another 10 minutes. Garnish with cacao nibs or candy cane.
- Slice and serve
Lift out using plastic wrap, slice into bars, and serve chilled.
🧠 Flavor Matrix
| Layer | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Cashew Butter Base | Creamy + rich | Mimics classic peppermint patty center |
| Spinach | Natural green color | Invisible in flavor |
| Peppermint Extract | Cooling + bright | Adjust to taste |
| Chocolate Ganache | Deep + silky | Balances mint and cream |
| Garnish | Crunch + contrast | Cacao nibs or candy cane |