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These light, airy Peppermint Meringues are infused with a refreshing peppermint flavor. They are ideal as a holiday treat or as a sweet gift option.

Ingredients: 4 large egg whites. 1 cup granulated sugar. 1/2 teaspoon peppermint extract. 1/2 cup crushed peppermint candies. A pinch of salt.

Instructions: Warm your oven up to 200F 93C and put parchment paper on a baking sheet. Put the egg whites and salt in a clean, dry bowl. Beat them on high speed until soft peaks form. While beating, add the granulated sugar little by little until the mixture is glossy and has stiff peaks. The peppermint extract and crushed peppermint candies should be added slowly. Put the meringue mixture into a piping bag with a star-shaped tip. Place small mounds of meringue on the baking sheet that has been prepared. Before you put the meringues in the oven, heat it up. Bake them for about 1.5 to 2 hours, or until they feel crisp and dry. Before leaving the oven, open the door a little and let the meringues cool inside. Before taking the meringues off the parchment paper, make sure they are completely cool. To keep the peppermint meringues crisp, put them in a container that won't let air in.

Prep Time: 20 minutes

Cook Time: 120 minutes

This Green Peppermint Smoothie is not only delicious but also packed with nutrients. Spinach provides a healthy dose of vitamins and minerals, while fresh mint leaves and banana add a burst of flavor. You can sweeten it with honey if you like or keep it naturally sweet. It's a perfect way to start your day or refuel after a workout.

Ingredients: 1 cup fresh spinach leaves. 1/2 ripe banana. 1/2 cup unsweetened almond milk. 1/4 cup fresh mint leaves. 1 tablespoon honey optional. 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract. Ice cubes optional.

Instructions: Wash the spinach and mint leaves thoroughly. Peel and slice the ripe banana. In a blender, combine the fresh spinach, banana slices, fresh mint leaves, almond milk, honey if desired, and vanilla extract. If you prefer a colder smoothie, add a handful of ice cubes to the blender as well. Blend all the ingredients until you achieve a smooth and creamy consistency. Taste the smoothie and adjust sweetness or thickness by adding more honey or almond milk if needed. Pour the green peppermint smoothie into a glass and serve immediately. Enjoy your refreshing and nutritious green peppermint smoothie!

Prep Time: 10 minutes

Cook Time: 0 minutes

This Green Peppermint Smoothie is not only delicious but also packed with nutrients. Spinach provides a healthy dose of vitamins and minerals, while fresh mint leaves and banana add a burst of flavor. You can sweeten it with honey if you like or keep it naturally sweet. It's a perfect way to start your day or refuel after a workout.

Ingredients: 1 cup fresh spinach leaves. 1/2 ripe banana. 1/2 cup unsweetened almond milk. 1/4 cup fresh mint leaves. 1 tablespoon honey optional. 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract. Ice cubes optional.

Instructions: Wash the spinach and mint leaves thoroughly. Peel and slice the ripe banana. In a blender, combine the fresh spinach, banana slices, fresh mint leaves, almond milk, honey if desired, and vanilla extract. If you prefer a colder smoothie, add a handful of ice cubes to the blender as well. Blend all the ingredients until you achieve a smooth and creamy consistency. Taste the smoothie and adjust sweetness or thickness by adding more honey or almond milk if needed. Pour the green peppermint smoothie into a glass and serve immediately. Enjoy your refreshing and nutritious green peppermint smoothie!

Prep Time: 10 minutes

Cook Time: 0 minutes

This Green Peppermint Smoothie is not only delicious but also packed with nutrients. Spinach provides a healthy dose of vitamins and minerals, while fresh mint leaves and banana add a burst of flavor. You can sweeten it with honey if you like or keep it naturally sweet. It's a perfect way to start your day or refuel after a workout.

Ingredients: 1 cup fresh spinach leaves. 1/2 ripe banana. 1/2 cup unsweetened almond milk. 1/4 cup fresh mint leaves. 1 tablespoon honey optional. 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract. Ice cubes optional.

Instructions: Wash the spinach and mint leaves thoroughly. Peel and slice the ripe banana. In a blender, combine the fresh spinach, banana slices, fresh mint leaves, almond milk, honey if desired, and vanilla extract. If you prefer a colder smoothie, add a handful of ice cubes to the blender as well. Blend all the ingredients until you achieve a smooth and creamy consistency. Taste the smoothie and adjust sweetness or thickness by adding more honey or almond milk if needed. Pour the green peppermint smoothie into a glass and serve immediately. Enjoy your refreshing and nutritious green peppermint smoothie!

Prep Time: 10 minutes

Cook Time: 0 minutes

Enjoy these grain-free dark chocolate peppermint muffins that are rich and chocolaty. They are made with rice and coconut flours, monk fruit for sweetness, and peppermint oil for its calming effect. Nice for a holiday treat without feeling bad about it!

Ingredients: 2 cups almond flour. 1/4 cup coconut flour. 1/2 cup dark cocoa powder. 1/2 cup monk fruit sweetener or sweetener of choice. 1/2 tsp baking soda. 1/4 tsp salt. 3 large eggs. 1/2 cup coconut oil, melted. 1/4 cup unsweetened almond milk. 1/2 tsp peppermint extract. 5-6 drops peppermint essential oil. 1/2 cup dark chocolate chips sugar-free for a keto option. Crushed peppermint candies for garnish optional.

Instructions: Preheat your oven to 350F 175C and line a muffin tin with paper liners. In a large mixing bowl, combine almond flour, coconut flour, dark cocoa powder, monk fruit sweetener, baking soda, and salt. In another bowl, whisk together the eggs, melted coconut oil, almond milk, peppermint extract, and peppermint essential oil. Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir until well combined. Fold in the dark chocolate chips. Spoon the muffin batter into the prepared muffin tin, filling each cup about 3/4 full. Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center of a muffin comes out clean. Remove the muffins from the oven and let them cool in the tin for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely. If desired, garnish the muffins with crushed peppermint candies. Enjoy your grain-free dark chocolate peppermint muffins with a soothing hint of peppermint oil!

Prep Time: 15 minutes

Cook Time: 20 minutes