No-Bake Thin Mint Energy Bites Recipe

Girl Scout cookie fans rejoice — we’re back with another remake. These Thin Mint Energy Bites are destined to be on repeat in your kitchen this season.

If you loved the Caramel deLites Energy Bites, you’ll love this Thin Mint take. These bites capture the crisp chocolate cookie crunch, refreshing peppermint, and dark chocolate coating of the classic cookie—while adding wholesome ingredients like flax and hemp seeds for a boost of fiber and healthy fats. They’re easy to make, keep well in the freezer, and are perfect for an approachable, healthier treat during the holidays or whenever you need a minty chocolate pick-me-up.

Ingredients

• 5 Medjool dates, pitted
• 1 cup crumbled grain-free chocolate wafer cookies, divided (crumbled, not finely crushed)
• 1½ cups almond flour
• ¼ cup cocoa powder
• ¼ cup ground flaxseed
• ¼ cup hemp seeds
• 2 teaspoons espresso powder (optional)
• ¼ cup smooth almond butter
• ¼ cup maple syrup
• 2 tablespoons coconut oil, melted and cooled
• 1½ teaspoons peppermint extract
• Pinch kosher salt

For the Chocolate Coating

• ¾ cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
• ¼ teaspoon peppermint extract
• 1 tablespoon coconut oil (solid or liquid)
• Flaky salt, for topping (optional)

Step-by-Step

Step One: Soak the Dates

Line a sheet pan or large plate with parchment paper. Place the pitted dates in a small bowl and cover them with boiling water. Let the dates soften for about 10 minutes, then drain and set aside.

Step Two: Make the Bite Base

In the bowl of a food processor fitted with the blade, add ½ cup of the crumbled chocolate wafer cookies, almond flour, cocoa powder, ground flaxseed, hemp seeds, and espresso powder (if using). Pulse until combined and the cookies are blended with the dry ingredients.

Add the soaked dates, almond butter, maple syrup, melted coconut oil, peppermint extract, and a pinch of kosher salt. Pulse in 10-second increments, scraping down the sides as needed, until a cohesive dough forms. Add the remaining ½ cup crumbled cookies and pulse just until incorporated—leave a little texture so the bites retain a bit of crunch. The dough is ready when you can press it in your palms and it holds its shape.

Step Three: Roll the Bites

Use a cookie scoop or tablespoon to portion the dough into 20–24 balls. Roll each portion between your palms until smooth and place them on the prepared parchment-lined sheet. Chill in the refrigerator for about 5 minutes to firm up while you melt the chocolate.

Step Four: Make the Chocolate Coating

Place the semi-sweet chocolate chips, ¼ teaspoon peppermint extract, and 1 tablespoon coconut oil in a microwave-safe bowl. Heat in 30-second bursts, stirring between each interval, until fully melted and smooth. Alternatively, melt gently over a double boiler.

Step Five: Assemble the Bites

Working one at a time, dip each chilled bite into the melted chocolate and use two forks to roll and coat it fully. Lift out, allow excess chocolate to drip back into the bowl, then transfer the coated bite back onto the parchment-lined sheet. If you like a sweet-salty contrast, sprinkle flaky salt on top while the chocolate is still wet.

Step Six: Chill then Enjoy

Transfer the finished bites to the freezer and allow the chocolate to set, about 30 minutes. Store the bites in the freezer or refrigerator to help them keep their shape and prevent the chocolate from softening. They’re best served cold.

Recipe FAQs

Notes & Tips

• Be sure the cookies you use are crumbled but not pulverized to a powder — some texture is important for the bites.
• If your dates are very dry, soak them a bit longer so they blend smoothly into the dough.
• Espresso powder is optional but enhances the chocolate flavor without tasting like coffee.
• For a dairy-free version, choose dairy-free chocolate chips.

Recipe Details

• Yield: about 20–24 bites
• Prep time: 20 minutes
• Chill/Freeze time: 30 minutes
• Total time: approximately 55 minutes
• Servings: 24 bites
• Author: Alex Snodgrass

Nutrition (per bite, approximate)

Looking for more feel-good bites? Try these ideas.

No-Bake Almond Butter and Raspberry Cups • Protein and Fiber Buckeye Balls • Cosmic Brownie Energy Bites

I hope you enjoy these Thin Mint Energy Bites this season and beyond. Leave a comment to share how yours turned out!

Photography credit: Eat Love Eats.