In honor of Creme de Menthe Day (September 15), I’m sharing this newly updated collection of absolutely delicious and beautiful gluten-free green mint desserts with you because a few of these recipes are made using Creme de Menthe. Don’t worry if you don’t keep Creme de Menthe on hand though (or perhaps have never even heard of it!); there are plenty of options here that don’t require it. I absolutely love mint desserts—especially with chocolate!—and I bet many of you do as well.
When they also happen to be green, they’re ideal for St. Patrick’s Day celebrations. Many of these treats are also perfect for National Chocolate Mint Day (February 19). Or any day—today, tomorrow—really because, yum, mint! Again, mint desserts are definitely some of my very favorites, but particularly when they feature chocolate and mint together.
~ Avocado Mint Cream Bars from Emily Von Euw (Rawsome Vegan Baking) via Eat Good 4 Life ~ gluten free, grain free, dairy free, egg free, vegan
Avocado Mint Cream Bars from Rawsome Vegan Baking via Eat Good 4 Life
~ Chocolate Mint Cookies from Faithfully Gluten Free ~ gluten free, vegetarian
~ Mini Mint Chocolate Brownies from Strength and Sunshine ~ gluten free, dairy free, egg free, sugar free, vegetarian
~ Mint Chip Donuts from All Day I Dream About Food ~ gluten free, grain free, sugar free, vegetarian, keto
~ Mint Chocolate Chip Brownie Cupcakes from Tasty Eats At Home ~ gluten free, with dairy-free option
Mint Chocolate Chip Brownie Cupcakes from Tasty Eats At Home
~ Chocolate Mint Doughnuts from Faithfully Gluten Free ~ gluten free, vegetarian
Chocolate Mint Doughnuts from Faithfully Gluten Free
~ Creme de Menthe Brownies from Pamela’s ~ gluten free, vegetarian (This recipe uses Pamela’s Chocolate Brownie Mix.)
~ Keto Mint Chocolate Bars (No-Bake) from All Day I Dream About Food ~ gluten free, grain free, sugar free, vegetarian, keto
~ Luck of the Irish Shamrock Shake from In Johnna’s Kitchen ~ gluten free, grain free, dairy free, egg free, refined sugar free, vegan, paleo, primal
Healthy Shamrock Shake from In Johnna’s Kitchen
~ Mint Brownies from Flippin’ Delicious ~ gluten free, vegetarian
~ Mint Chocolate Brownie Decadence from My Gluten-Free Kitchen ~ gluten free, vegetarian
Mint Chocolate Brownie Decadence from My Gluten-Free Kitchen
~ Mint Chocolate Chip Cashew Cream Cake from Tasty Yummies ~ gluten free, grain free, dairy free, egg free, refined sugar free, vegan, paleo, primal
Mint Chocolate Chip Cashew Cream Cake from Tasty Yummies
~ Mint Chocolate Chip Cookies from Allergy-Free Alaska ~ gluten free, dairy free, vegetarian
Gluten-Free Mint Chocolate Chip Cookies from Allergy Free Alaska
~ Mint Chocolate Chip Frosting Shots from Chocolate-Covered Katie ~ gluten free, egg free, with dairy-free, refined sugar-free, vegan options
Mint Chocolate Chip Frosting Shots from Chocolate-Covered Katie
~ Mint Chocolate Chip Pie from In Johnna’s Kitchen ~ gluten free, dairy free, egg free, refined sugar free, vegan, raw
Raw Mint Chocolate Chip Pie from In Johnna’s Kitchen
~ Mint Chocolate Chip Smoothie from Hunter’s Lyonesse ~ gluten free, grain free, dairy free, egg free, refined sugar free, vegan
Mint Chocolate Chip Smoothie from Hunter’s Lyonesse
~ Mint Chocolate Fudge Pie from Chocolate-Covered Katie ~ gluten free, dairy free, egg free, vegan
Mint Chocolate Fudge Pie from Chocolate-Covered Katie
~ Mint Chocolate Bundt Cakes with Mint Frosting from My Gluten-Free Kitchen ~ gluten free, vegetarian
Mint Chocolate Bundt Cakes from My Gluten-Free Kitchen
~ Mint Chocolate Mini Cheesecakes from Sarah Bakes Gluten-Free ~ gluten free, dairy free, egg free, refined sugar free, vegan
Mint Chocolate Chip Cheesecakes from Sarah Bakes Gluten-Free Treats
~ Minty Coconut “Shamrock” Shake from Gluten Free Easily ~ gluten free, dairy free, refined sugar free, vegan, raw
Minty Coconut “Shamrock” Shake from Gluten Free Easily
~ Mint Meltaways with Avocado from Petite Allergy Treats ~ gluten free, grain free, dairy free, egg free, paleo, primal, vegan
Mint Meltaways with Avocado from Petite Allergy Treats
~ Surprise Mint Chocolate Chip Ice Cream from Gluten Free Easily ~ gluten free, dairy free, refined sugar free, vegetarian
Surprise Mint Chocolate Chip Ice Cream Gluten Free Easily
~Thin Mint Oreos from Fork and Beans ~ gluten free, dairy free, egg free, vegan (Be sure to check out these Thin Mint and other gluten-free Girl Scout cookie recipes, too.)
Thin Mint Oreos from Fork and Beans
~Triple Chocolate Mint Cookies from My Gluten-Free Kitchen ~ gluten free, vegetarian
Triple Chocolate Mint Cookies from My Gluten-Free Kitchen
~ Vegan Mint Chip Ice Cream ~ gluten free (use gluten-free option), dairy free, egg free, vegetarian, vegan
Vegan Mint Chip Ice Cream Pie from Go Dairy Free
~ Whipped Coconut Cream Freezer Pie with a Mint Swirl and a Chocolate Coconut Crust from The Spunky Coconut ~ gluten free, grain free, dairy free, egg free, refined sugar free, vegetarian, paleo, primal
Whipped Coconut Cream Freezer Pie with a Mint Swirl and a Chocolate Coconut Crust from The Spunky Coconut
And here’s a bonus recipe that you can use to make other mint recipes in the future:
~ How to Make Your Own Mint Extract from Healthy Green Kitchen
Homemade Mint Extract from Healthy Green Kitchen
Now which gluten-free green mint dessert recipes for St. Patrick’s Day—or National Mint Day, National Chocolate Day (October 28), National Chocolate Candy Day (December 28), National Chocolate Mint Day (February 19), or any day—will you choose?
Originally published February 29, 2016; updated September 15, 2022.
Michelle @ My Gluten-free Kitchen.com says
I’ve got a huge smile on my face right now! Thanks so much for featuring three of my recipes in this great round-up! As you can see, I do love chocolate and mint together!
I’m off to pin these other recipes that are new to me! Those doughnuts look like something I need to make SOON!
Shirley says
Hi Michelle–I’m so happy to brighten your day, dear! Your “green mint” desserts are irresistible! These are all really pretty and super appealing desserts, aren’t they? And, yes, I’m with you … Jeanine’s doughnuts would be near the top of my list for sure! 🙂
Shirley
Cindy (Vegetarian Mamma) says
Great collection of mint desserts! Thanks for linking up at our Gluten Free Fridays party! I have tweeted and pinned your entry to our Gluten Free Fridays board on Pinterest! 🙂
What great recipes this week in the link up!
Cindy from vegetarianmamma.com
Jillian Hudson says
This is a great recipes! I’d love it if you would share on my latest corn-free link party. http://www.creatingsilverlinings.com/corn-free-every-day-mar-14-2015/
Shirley says
Hey Jillian–Good to see you! I’ve love to link up to your corn-free link party with my gfe recipes when I remember, but I don’t think this roundup would be a good entry. I’m pretty sure that several of these recipes contain corn.
Shirley
swathi says
Delicious collection of gluten free dessert, thanks for sharing with Hearth and soul blog hop, pinning.
Shirley says
Thanks so much, Swathi! I love being able to collect these fantastic recipes from so many great bloggers. 🙂
Shirley
April J Harris says
Oh how I love mint anything, Shirley! All these recipes look amazing. I’m particularly intrigued by the raw avocado mint cream brownies – but honestly I’d like to try them all! Featuring this post at the Hearth and Soul Link Party this week. Thank you for sharing it. Hope to ‘see’ you there!
Shirley Braden says
Thanks so much for the feature on Hearth and Soul and all the other sharing, April! I always love seeing these luscious mint desserts–especially the chocolate and mint recipes. They’re my favorites!
Shirley
Judee says
Shirley,
Not only do these recipes look delicious, most of them are made of very healthy ingredients too. There are quite a few that I might try! Thanks for so many wonderful choices especially since we have time to explore and make things while we are shut in.. Hope you are staying well and safe.
Shirley Braden says
Hi Judee–I agree! So many delicious and healthy options here. 🙂 We definitely have more time for cooking and trying new things. Now to find the motivation to do so! These are surreal and often scary times. Stay safe, dear!
Shirley
Judee says
Hi Shirley,
Looking through these recipes is exciting for me as I LOVE anything mint. When I was young my parents had a bottle of Creme de Menthe that I think lasted them about 10 years- they were not drinkers but would take it out for New Years for a few sips and a toast each year. I even go to taste it.. so funny haven’t thought of that in years. Thanks for the delicious looking roundup of desserts.
Shirley Braden says
Hi Judee–Thanks so much! I enjoy mint in desserts as much as you do! And I love your family memories of Creme de Menthe! I bet many have the same memories. It’s definitely an old-school spirit and mild-mannered enough to let the kids have a taste as you share. I remember many ads for it and lots of desserts made with it back in the day.
Shirley