Mint Coconut & Chocolate Bars... need I say more?

So, I credit my mother-in-law, Laura, for finding these gems!  They are a perfect sweet treat!  With a secret healthy ingredient to boot!   I knew I was getting the hang of this whole food, vegan-style cooking when I could name off the short list of ingredients in these beauties with just a look and taste!  Vegan treats are so easy to make, have a very short list of ingredients, and are usually packed with nutrients (as well as sugars & fats - the good kind - but still there, just be aware!) 

These squares are often called "grasshoppers".  Here's a link to the recipe.  I used this recipe, but doubled the ingredients to make bigger squares. :)  Here's what I did!

Total Time: 20 minutes?  If even that! 

Ingredients:

Mint Layer -
2 whole avocados, skin & seed removed
1/2 cup honey (could try maple syrup or stevia)
3/4 cup coconut oil
3 cups shredded unsweetened coconut
6/8 teaspoons of mint/peppermint extract or food-grade essential oil
dash of sea salt

Chocolate Layer - 
1/2 cup coconut oil
1/4 cup honey (could try maple syrup or stevia)
1/2 cup cocoa powder
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
dash of sea salt

Mint Layer Instructions

1. Line a square baking dish with foil. Place all ingredients in a blender or a food processor. Blend until smooth. Smooth mixture into prepared dish and stick in the freezer.

Chocolate Layer Instructions

1. In small saucepan, melt coconut oil and honey over low heat. Remove from heat and stir in remaining ingredients. Pour over chilled bottom layer and return to the freezer for about 15 minutes, or until the chocolate layer is hardened. 
2. Remove from foil and cut into bars. Store covered in the freezer.