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This incredibly easy no bake dessert is packed with superfoods, bringing you loads of nutrition in this indulgent treat! Tastes like a Thin Mint Cookie in frozen pie form!
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This time of year I’m usually hoarding boxes of thin mint cookies in my freezer, pulling them out a sleeve at a time, and eating (inhaling might be a better word) the entire sleeve.
Not exactly the healthiest thing a girl can do, right? Unfortunately (or, as luck would have it), the girls I usually buy from are no longer in girl scouts.
So, what’s a frozen thin mint lover to do? Create their own frozen chocolate minty deliciousness! And, even better, make it healthy!!
This Vegan Grasshopper Pie will have you forgetting all about those little cookies. It’s super easy to make and boasts a fudgy crust with a light-as-air minty cream filling.
The mint cream filling is fluffy and light with a super fresh minty taste that’s not overwhelming.
Truth be told, I’m not a huge mint fan, but I do like it paired with chocolate when it has a subtle flavor – like in those delectable cookies. The amount of mint I used in this icebox dessert is the perfect amount to bring out the minty freshness without overwhelming.
And that gorgeous pastel green color – that’s not food coloring! That is Oriya Organics Superfood Protein Medley!
This protein powder is organic, non-gmo, vegan, gluten free and raw.
All of Oriya Organics’ products are free from sweeteners (most plant based protein powders contain stevia, which has a very strong taste), fillers (xantham gum, soy lecithin, maltodextrin, etc.) and “natural” flavors, like chocolate or vanilla (which sometimes aren’t very natural at all). You’ll only find real, whole food, nutrient rich ingredients in these products.
The Superfood Protein Medley also contains all the essential amino acids, making it a complete protein. 18 grams of complete protein in every serving to be exact! Not to mention all the fiber, vitamins, minerals, omega-3 fatty acids and antioxidants each serving contains.
The texture of this Superfood Protein Powder is super fine. It blends beautifully with no chalky or gritty residue.
I didn’t even put the filling for this vegan grasshopper pie in the blender….just whisked it all up by hand.
And the flavor is neutral, so you won’t taste it either. Trust me, you would never know this tasty treat contains protein powder!
Don’t be afraid to take a few spoonfuls of the Mint Cream straight to your mouth before you even get around to pouring it on the crust. I was practically drinking the stuff!
Which reminds me, this protein powder is excellent in smoothies too! I think I’m going to have to make a mint cream smoothie next!
And the raw brownie crust is perfect all on its own as well. But, together, they are a match made in heaven. Fudgy crust, creamy filling, chocolate and mint – are you drooling yet?
My kids have claimed this to be their new favorite dessert and I certainly don’t disagree. And considering how easy it is to make, this might just be taking up space in our freezer every week.
I hope you love this recipe as much as we do! If you tried it, please use the star rating system in the recipe card and leave a comment with your feedback. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
For even more easy family recipes, be sure to check out my cookbook, The Meatless Monday Family Cookbook!
Vegan Grasshopper Pie
Ingredients
Raw Brownie Crust
- 1 ½ cup raw almonds
- 1 ½ cup raw pecans
- 3 tablespoons cacao powder (unsweetened cocoa powder will also work, but won’t be raw)
- ¼ cup flaxmeal
- 12-15 pitted Medjool dates (soaked for 15-20 minutes if they aren’t soft)
- 1-2 tablespoon(s) water (if needed)
Mint Cream
- 1 can coconut cream (not coconut milk)
- ¼ cup brown rice syrup (or pure maple syrup)
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon mint extract
- 2 tablespoons Oriya Organics Superfood Protein Medley
- 2-3 tablespoons organic powdered sugar
Instructions
For the Raw Brownie Crust:
- Line an 8×8 baking pan with parchment paper so the ends hang over the sides (I like to spray the bottom of the pan before I place the parchment paper so it sticks to the bottoms and doesn’t move around while you spread the dough) and set aside.
- Place almonds and pecans in a food processor and pulse until a flour-like consistency.
- Add the cacao powder and flaxmeal and pulse a few times to combine.
- Add the dates and process until the mixture comes together into a sticky ball. Add 1-2 tbsp water if needed, to reach this consistency.
- Press the dough evenly into the pan and place in the freezer while you make the mint cream.
For the Mint Cream:
- Place the coconut cream, brown rice syrup, vanilla and mint extracts and the Oriya Organics Superfood Protein Medley in a medium mixing bowl and whisk until smooth. Add 1-2 tbsp of organic powdered sugar if you want it a bit sweeter.
- Pour the Mint Cream over the Raw Brownie Crust and place in the freezer to set. It should be firm enough in a couple of hours. Pull the whole 8×8 square out by the parchment paper “handles”. Cut into squares and enjoy!
Notes
Nutrition
Nutrition values are calculated using online calculators and are estimates only. Please verify using your own data.
Nancy
I had a piece today and it was delicious!!! Thanks so much I’ll have to try to make this for sure
Jenn S.
Thanks, Nancy! I’m so glad you liked it! Let me know how it goes with the sneaky protein powder!! 🙂
Dixya @ Food, Pleasure, and Health
i love how creamy the icecream looks….and the raw brownie crust, i want a whole pan to myself.
Jenn S.
I won’t judge if you eat the whole pan, Dixya!! 🙂 Thank you!!
Becky
This is exactly the dessert I’ve been craving this week. Get out of my head! 😀
The Vegan 8
Looks so pretty! I love thin mints in the freezer, I created a Thin Mint Freezer fudge last year for that same reason. Eating those yummy cookies straight from the freezer growing up, oh man, nothing better! This ice box dessert looks so creamy and rich! I love using coconut cream to make frozen desserts! I love mint with chocolate, one of the best combos ever, but you have to be careful of too much mint, or it tastes like toothpaste, LOL! And I’m so glad you got to work with Oriya, they are great!
Jenn S.
Oooh, I don’t think I’ve seen your fudge. Will have to check that out! I’ve got a springtime fudge in my mind as well..just got to get around to whipping it up. 🙂 And, yeah, too much mint is not a good thing. Like I said, I don’t even really like mint…except in very specific situations. Like THIS one. 🙂 I was super impressed with Oriya’s products. Extremely clean and healthy! Thanks!
Aimee / Wallflower Girl's Kitchen
These look sooooo divine! I love how they’re full of nutritional goodness yet look so sinful 🙂
Jenn S.
Thank you, Aimee! No one would ever know they are super healthy…well, now everyone knows because I told them. LOL. But you could surely fool your guests!
Hedi Hearts
Jenny Jenny! I want one right now, 3 oclock here in UK and afternoon slump hitting me hard! Get in my bellyyyy! xx
Jenn S.
I wish I could send you one virtually!! Thank you so much, Hedi! With all the superfoods in there, they would be perfect for an afternoon slump!
Cadry
This sounds fabulous! Chocolate and mint play so well together, and that topping looks wonderfully creamy. Weirdly, I’ve never had a Girl Scout cookie. I was in Campfire as a kid, and we sold chocolates. Maybe I’ll get around to it this year. 🙂
Jenn S.
I’ve never heard of Campfire and I can’t believe you’ve never had a Girl Scout cookie! No need to start now though, just make yourself some of this yumminess instead! 🙂 Thanks, Cadry!
Debi at Life Currents
This dessert looks awesome! Thanks for the giveaway; I’ve entered and hope to win! I also pinned this to make it later. Thanks!
Jenn S.
Thank you so much, Debi! Thanks for the PIN and Good Luck!
Taylor Thurston
This looks amazing! Thin mints in the freezer? Never tried it. Sounds wonderful! I’ve been craving frozen desserts like crazy lately, so this is going on my soon-to-make list ASAP!
Jenn S.
Thanks, Taylor! I hope you do make it. Please come back and let me know how it turns out! Enjoy!
Jesse Ayers
I’m not super into desserts, but this looks too good not to try! Wonderful job!
Kathi @ laughingspatula
Hubs would love this! He is a nut for those thin mint cookies! Beautiful photos!
Jenn S.
Mine too! He’s a mint fanatic and he approved this recipe! 🙂 Thanks, Kathi!
Kristen
I love desserts with no food coloring!! awesome!
Jenn S.
Yes, I don’t like having to resort to chemicals! Not only does this contain no chemical food coloring, but it’s all healthy really superfoods! Thanks, Kristen!
Natalie | Feasting on Fruit
Frozen thin mints! Why did you even plant that thought in my head, I had almost forgotten about them. No it’s okay, since you provided me with a healthy alternative to satisfy the craving. Actually this looks a million times better than thin mints. Not as instantaneous, but much much better! That whipped top layer, girl scouts got nothing on that <3 The color is perfect, the texture looks perfect, and I love how you snuck the protein powder in too!
Jenn S.
Thank you, Natalie!! Yeah, so thin mints are even better when frozen, didn’t ya know?! But, for sure, they got nothin’ on this creamy dreamy fudgy “ice cream” treat! I was SO happy with how the color turned out! Thanks again! 🙂
Natalie | Feasting on Fruit
Oh I definitely knew, I just hadn’t thought about thin mints in a long time, which is probably good! But now I have this beauty to fill that hole in my chocolate mint life 🙂
Jenn S.
HaHa! Yes, I know…not exactly a healthy obsession. Thin Mints be gone! We don’t need you anymore! 🙂
Uma
Sounds good:) But I don’t like mint flavor! May be I can replace with vanilla . Let’s try that:)
Jenn S.
I don’t really like mint either, Uma. This was a really mild flavor…and I do add vanilla as well to help mellow it out. But, yes, you can just add ore vanilla instead!
Strength and Sunshine
OMG!!!!! You just made this mint chocolate loving girl cry (with joy)! I want to make these STAT!!! This is such a fabulous recipe Jen!!! xoxo
Jenn S.
Thank you so much, Rebecca!! They turned out even better than I had hoped! I hope you love them!