Homemade Peanut Butter Chips, Mint Chips, & Mint-Chocolate Chips. Sugar-free. + Bonus Recipe

 

Vegan, Sugar-free Homemade Baking Chips by An Unrefined Vegan

DISCLAIMER:
I’ve lured you here under false pretense. Calling these “baking chips” is a bit of a misnomer and I don’t want to give anyone the impression that these work in baked goods just like commercial baking chips. They don’t. They melt and disappear into the brownie, cookie, cake, etc. – not necessarily a bad thing – but be forewarned. These are really more suitable for raw bars and energy bites, or even sprinkled on top of oatmeal, cereal, or (woohoo!) vegan ice cream. I call them baking chips because if I just used the word “chips,” one might think they were the crunchy fried potato snack. And that these ain’t.

Anywho…All the credit for this brilliant idea of homemade baking chips goes to Betty at Pure and Simple Recipes. I just took it and had some fun with it. If you’re vegan and if you’re a no-refined-sugar vegan, you know how difficult it can be to find baking chips that don’t violate one or the other of your dietary and lifestyle beliefs. When Lily’s Sweets came out with their stevia-sweetened chips it was cause for much rejoicing in my house. However, that still left a hole where Andes Mints baking chips (a.k.a. mint-chocolate chips) and peanut butter baking chips used to be. These are two big reasons I was so excited when I saw Betty’s recipe.

You will need some special equipment/ingredients for these recipes, but everything is easily obtainable. And once you have the silicon potholder, you’ll be busy inventing your own baking chip flavors!

What you’ll need to make these:

  • a silicon honeycomb trivet/potholder
  • high-quality cocoa butter
  • cacao or cocoa powder
  • powdered spirulina
  • peppermint-flavored liquid stevia
  • vanilla-flavored liquid stevia
  • alcohol-free peppermint extract
  • natural peanut butter
  • puffed quinoa (if you make the Mint Chocolate Oat Bars below)

Is it easier to pick up a bag of chocolate chips? Yes. But it’s not nearly as much fun! And…I’m noodling around with a more stable chip, baking-wise…

Vegan, Sugar-free Baking Chips by An Unrefined Vegan

 

Vegan, Sugar-free Mint Chocolate Baking Chips An Unrefined Vegan

Sugar-free Mint-Chocolate Baking Chips
Serves 12
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Prep Time
3 min
Cook Time
2 min
Total Time
1 hr 5 min
Prep Time
3 min
Cook Time
2 min
Total Time
1 hr 5 min
4 calories
1 g
0 g
0 g
0 g
0 g
2 g
0 g
0 g
0 g
0 g
Nutrition Facts
Serving Size
2g
Servings
12
Amount Per Serving
Calories 4
Calories from Fat 2
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 0g
0%
Saturated Fat 0g
1%
Trans Fat 0g
Polyunsaturated Fat 0g
Monounsaturated Fat 0g
Cholesterol 0mg
0%
Sodium 0mg
0%
Total Carbohydrates 1g
0%
Dietary Fiber 0g
2%
Sugars 0g
Protein 0g
Vitamin A
0%
Vitamin C
0%
Calcium
0%
Iron
1%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your Daily Values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
Ingredients
  1. 3 Tbsp. cocoa butter
  2. 3 Tbsp. cacao powder
  3. 1/2 tsp. peppermint-flavored stevia liquid
  4. 1/4 tsp. alcohol-free peppermint extract
Instructions
  1. Place a silicon honeycomb trivet on a small baking/cooking sheet.
  2. Gently melt the cocoa butter in a small saucepan, remove from the heat and whisk in the remaining ingredients. Slowly pour the mixture over the trivet, spreading so that it fills in the honeycomb. You won't get as many chips with this recipe as with the others.
  3. Place the baking sheet in the freezer to firm up. Carefully pop out the chips onto a plate, bowl, or directly into an air-tight container. Use immediately or store in the refrigerator.
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calories
4
fat
0g
protein
0g
carbs
1g
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 Vegan, Sugar-free Mint Baking Chips An Unrefined Vegan

Sugar-free Mint Baking Chips
Serves 12
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Prep Time
3 min
Cook Time
2 min
Total Time
1 hr 5 min
Prep Time
3 min
Cook Time
2 min
Total Time
1 hr 5 min
7 calories
2 g
0 g
0 g
1 g
0 g
3 g
1 g
0 g
0 g
0 g
Nutrition Facts
Serving Size
3g
Servings
12
Amount Per Serving
Calories 7
Calories from Fat 3
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 0g
1%
Saturated Fat 0g
1%
Trans Fat 0g
Polyunsaturated Fat 0g
Monounsaturated Fat 0g
Cholesterol 0mg
0%
Sodium 1mg
0%
Total Carbohydrates 2g
1%
Dietary Fiber 1g
4%
Sugars 0g
Protein 1g
Vitamin A
0%
Vitamin C
0%
Calcium
0%
Iron
2%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your Daily Values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
Ingredients
  1. 6 Tbsp. cocoa butter
  2. 1/2 tsp. peppermint-flavored stevia liquid
  3. 1/4 tsp. alcohol-free peppermint extract
  4. 1/4 tsp. spirulina powder
Instructions
  1. Place a silicon honeycomb trivet on a small baking/cooking sheet.
  2. Gently melt the cocoa butter in a small saucepan, remove from the heat and whisk in the remaining ingredients. Slowly pour the mixture over the trivet, spreading so that it fills in the honeycomb. You'll get a nearly full sheet.
  3. Place the baking sheet in the freezer to firm up. Carefully pop out the chips onto a plate, bowl, or directly into an air-tight container. Use immediately or store in the refrigerator.
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calories
7
fat
0g
protein
1g
carbs
2g
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 MINT CHOCOLATE OAT BARS WITH MINT CHIPSMint Chocolate Raw Bars by An Unrefined Vegan

Mint Chocolate Raw Bars by An Unrefined Vegan

Mint Chocolate Oat Bars
Serves 16
Use your Mint Chips or Mint Chocolate Chips in these refreshing, sugar-free & chocolatey raw bars!
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Prep Time
20 min
Total Time
1 hr 20 min
Prep Time
20 min
Total Time
1 hr 20 min
110 calories
15 g
0 g
6 g
2 g
1 g
33 g
2 g
7 g
0 g
5 g
Nutrition Facts
Serving Size
33g
Servings
16
Amount Per Serving
Calories 110
Calories from Fat 48
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 6g
9%
Saturated Fat 1g
4%
Trans Fat 0g
Polyunsaturated Fat 2g
Monounsaturated Fat 3g
Cholesterol 0mg
0%
Sodium 2mg
0%
Total Carbohydrates 15g
5%
Dietary Fiber 2g
9%
Sugars 7g
Protein 2g
Vitamin A
1%
Vitamin C
0%
Calcium
2%
Iron
4%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your Daily Values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
Ingredients
  1. 6 Medjool dates, soaked for about 15 minutes, drained
  2. 1 cup chopped raw pecans
  3. 1/2 tsp. peppermint extract
  4. 1/2 tsp. peppermint-flavored stevia liquid
  5. 18-20 fresh mint leaves
  6. 1 cup quick-cooking oats (or pulse rolled oats a few times in a food processor)
  7. 1/3 cup puffed quinoa
  8. 2 Tbsp. cocoa or cacao powder
  9. 6-8 Tbsp. water
  10. 2-3 Tbsp. Sugar-free Mint Chips or Sugar-free Mint Chocolate Chips
Instructions
  1. Line either a 9-inch x 9-inch or 8-inch x 8-inch pan with parchment. Set aside.
  2. In the bowl of a food processor, pulse the dates, pecans, extract, and stevia until the nuts/dates are broken down and starting to form a ball. Add the mint leaves and pulse to incorporate - but it's nice to see some green in there!
  3. In a large bowl, whisk together the oats, quinoa, and cocoa powder. Scrape the date mixture into the bowl and stir well. Add the water a little at a time until the mixture holds together when pinched. You can either stir in the mint chips or do what I do and sprinkle them on the top once the mixture is pressed into the pan.
  4. Scrape the dough into the prepared pan and press down until you've filled the pan and have an even layer. If you've reserved your chips, press them into the dough. Cover and chill for about an hour before cutting into squares. Store in the refrigerator.
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calories
110
fat
6g
protein
2g
carbs
15g
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Vegan, Sugar-free Peanut Butter Baking Chips by An Unrefined Vegan

Sugar-free Peanut Butter Baking Chips
Serves 12
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Prep Time
3 min
Cook Time
2 min
Total Time
1 hr 5 min
Prep Time
3 min
Cook Time
2 min
Total Time
1 hr 5 min
29 calories
2 g
0 g
2 g
1 g
0 g
6 g
20 g
1 g
0 g
2 g
Nutrition Facts
Serving Size
6g
Servings
12
Amount Per Serving
Calories 29
Calories from Fat 18
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 2g
3%
Saturated Fat 0g
2%
Trans Fat 0g
Polyunsaturated Fat 1g
Monounsaturated Fat 1g
Cholesterol 0mg
0%
Sodium 20mg
1%
Total Carbohydrates 2g
1%
Dietary Fiber 1g
3%
Sugars 1g
Protein 1g
Vitamin A
0%
Vitamin C
0%
Calcium
0%
Iron
1%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your Daily Values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
Ingredients
  1. 3 Tbsp. natural peanut butter, preferably smooth
  2. 3 Tbsp. cocoa butter
  3. 5-10 drops vanilla-flavored stevia liquid
Instructions
  1. Place the honeycomb trivet on a small baking/cookie sheet.
  2. Gently warm the ingredients in a small saucepan. This takes just a few moments - don't let it boil or burn. Whisk to thoroughly combine.
  3. Place a small sieve over a measuring cup and pour the peanut butter mixture through it. Your goal is to remove any small bits of peanut and get as much liquid out as you can. Pour the mixture onto the trivet and use a rubber spatula to spread the mixture evenly over the surface. Make sure to get it down into the honeycomb; you should just about completely fill the honeycomb.
  4. Place the baking sheet in the freezer and let set until firm. When hard, pop out the chips onto a plate or directly into an air-tight container. Use immediately or store in the refrigerator or freezer until use.
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calories
29
fat
2g
protein
1g
carbs
2g
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24 thoughts on “Homemade Peanut Butter Chips, Mint Chips, & Mint-Chocolate Chips. Sugar-free. + Bonus Recipe

  1. coconutandberries

    What a great idea to use a silicone potholder! I’ve made raw white & dark choc chips before (http://www.coconutandberries.com/2014/08/15/raw-triple-chocolate-cookies-homemade-chocolate-chips/) but squeezed them individually using a freezer bag with the end cut off.
    The PB chips sound especially awesome.

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  2. chefconnie

    Fantastic post. Love the sugar free alternative. Most splenda sweetened chips are too expensive. I am not sure which one I want to try first.

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  3. michelle

    This is amazing! I love all the different flavors and how you can control what goes in these, unlike store bought chips.

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  4. Vegan and Beyond

    I love this idea. Most of the treats I make are raw ones, so these would work beautifully!

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  5. The Vegan 8

    I love making homemade chocolate using cocoa butter all the time, but haven’t made the chips…I think I’d eat them all too fast before they’d ever make it into a recipe, haha! I LOVE those peanut butter ones!!

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      1. The Vegan Junction

        Yes, I’ve foreseen that as a problem. The little chips likely won’t all make it to the final product, you know, because of taste testing and all. 😉

  6. Angela @ Canned Time

    I’m sure I would eat the bowl full prior to their making it to one of your scrumptious bars. Looks like you’ve been stocking up some on Vegan transportables for your trip?
    I had a whole separate bag I took to Alaska stock full of nibbles last year. Funny how popular it became with those around me on the trip !

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    1. An Unrefined Vegan Post author

      I haven’t yet started making goodies for my trip, but you are spot on that I will be! I’ve been researching… Cannot let myself get hungry! And I might even get my dad to try one or two things – especially if they have chocolate in them!

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  7. Sophie33

    Waw, amazing inviting special recipes! You are amazing, invented these special chips! I love the peanut one, the most! xxx

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  8. tearoomdelights

    Making your own baking chips? I take my hat off to you. They look wonderful but I fear they’d disappear long before any baking got done.

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  9. Wende

    HI…..this is exactly what I was looking for..an how Fabulous the idea to use the pot holders..I’m new to making sugar free..high AC1 did it for me..I have one question about the ingred. spirulina powder..I notice it’s only in the one chip, is there a reason it’s not in all.?..my Grands are going to love making these..an their mom can’t complain about them having a bowl while I make the bars..

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    1. An Unrefined Vegan Post author

      Hi Wende! I’m so glad you found me :-)! I use the spirulina powder to give the mint chips their color. You are certainly welcome to add the spirulina to the other chips, if you like. BTW, have you visited Ricki Heller’s site for tons of AC recipes? http://www.rickiheller.com

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