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Decadent Vanilla Mint Chocolate Massage Butter Recipe

Katie WellsFeb 7, 2018Updated: Dec 14, 2021
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  • What Is Valentine's Day For, Anyway?
  • Valentine's Day Gifts
  • How We Celebrate Valentine's Day
  • Homemade Mint Chocolate Massage Butter+−
    • Ingredients
    • Instructions
    • Note:
    • How to Store

We don’t celebrate Valentine’s Day. I should re-word that to clarify that we have no vendetta against the occasion, we just try to avoid any “Hallmark Holidays” as my husband calls them. (We avoid Mother’s, Father’s and Grandparents’ Day for similar reasons, but we make a point to celebrate the purpose of these many times throughout the year!)

If I do anything for Valentine’s Day, it’s make my husband these chocolate truffles or a new batch of homemade massage butter (with a promise of a massage, of course!).

What Is Valentine’s Day For, Anyway?

I should also note that while this holiday is supposedly the celebration of the feast day of Saint Valentine, very little is known about the actual Saints Valentine (there were several) and so the feast was removed from the Roman Calendar. February 14th is actually the celebration of Saints Cyril and Methodius on my calendar.

History aside, it seems my husband may have good reason to financially boycott Valentine’s Day. Business Insider reports that the average consumer will spend over $120 on Valentine’s gifts, meals, and entertainment.

One hundred forty-one million cards will be exchanged and over fifteen billion dollars will be spent total. Apparently it all must do something to add to the romance though, since more at home pregnancy tests are sold in March than any other month!

Valentine’s Day Gifts

Am I against romance or celebrating love? Heck, no. I just prefer not to take the traditional route (anyone surprised?).

The normal Valentine’s gifts are cards (I’d rather have a handwritten note), chocolate (unless it is 80% dark and organic, no thanks!), and stuffed animals (really?). If you can’t tell, it annoys me that this day is used as an excuse for kids to eat more candy and adults to indulge in unhealthy foods.

But does this mean we all go through Valentine’s Day as if it were any other day with no special notice given to our most precious relationships? I vote no.

How We Celebrate Valentine’s Day

My solution: Romantic at-home dinner with my husband, maybe kids staying with grandparents, homemade massage butter, and some years maybe a material gift. Our at-home menu will include Mongolian Beef from my cookbook (also a great Valentine’s Day Gift!) over cauliflower rice. Served with spinach salad with homemade vinaigrette and followed up by dark chocolate fondue and fruit for dessert, this is a special treat even if we do have to cook.
Mint Chocolate Massage Butter Recipe

Thanks to this great at-home couples massage course (no worries, it is all PG), my hubby is an expert masseur. At least when he wants to be!

I’ve found that most conventional massage lotions make me break out. I started making massage butter years ago, and love this decadent recipe that leaves my skin feeling super soft. No sulfates or parabens here … and no breakouts!

Check out more DIY gift ideas here.

Homemade Mint Chocolate Massage Butter

This is my favorite massage butter recipe. It also works wonderfully as a regular body butter if you aren’t into massage.

Ingredients

  • 1 TBSP liquid oil – I like sweet almond oil or jojoba oil
  • 2 TBSP coconut oil
  • 3 TBSP cocoa butter, grated
  • 5-8 drops peppermint essential oil (or any other oil of choice – lavender would be another great option)
  • 1 vanilla bean (slice lengthwise and scoop out from inside) (optional)

Instructions

  1. Melt all ingredients except essential oil in a double boiler. You can also use a glass bowl over a small pot of water over medium heat. (Microwaving works too, I just don’t have/use one.)
  2. Carefully stir the ingredients to incorporate and add the essential oil.
  3. Store in small glass jar. Makes just over 1/2 cup.

Note:

This massage butter is thick and ultra-nourishing for skin. Since in massage, only a small amount is needed and it is worked in, I find it is the perfect consistency. It is, however, much different from regular lotion and more oily if just used as lotion.

How to Store

Because this massage butter has no liquid ingredients added, it will last as long as the shortest shelf life of its ingredients. It lasts at least 6 months without a problem, though the scent of the essential oil fades slightly. I make a small amount and re-make when needed, but you can also add more essential oils over time if needed.

Ever made a massage butter? What scent do you prefer? Share below!

Massage butter is a great Valentines Day treat. When it's made with mint chocolate, it's even better!

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About Katie Wells

Katie Wells, CTNC, MCHC, Founder of Wellness Mama and Wellnesse, has a background in research, journalism, and nutrition. As a wife and mom of six, she turned to research and took health into her own hands to find answers to her health problems. WellnessMama.com is the culmination of her thousands of hours of research and all posts are medically reviewed and verified by the Wellness Mama research team. Katie is also the author of the bestselling books The Wellness Mama Cookbook and The Wellness Mama 5-Step Lifestyle Detox.

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Discussion (38 Comments)

  1. Sherri

    February 7, 2015 at 4:58 PM

    Do you need to use cocoa butter? Can you either substitute it or omit it from the recipe?

    Reply
    • Katie - Wellness Mama

      February 11, 2015 at 9:13 PM

      You can sub any type: shea butter, mango butter, etc or use coconut oil.

      Reply
  2. Denise

    June 27, 2014 at 7:44 AM

    I love this recipe. What is the shelf life and does it need a preservative or vitamin e to extend the life of the oil or prevent contamination?

    Reply
  3. Dawn

    April 25, 2014 at 12:41 AM

    Thanks for sharing your recipe. What is the shelf life?

    Reply
  4. Julie Felder

    November 10, 2013 at 7:14 PM

    I love love love all of your recipes! Quick question about this massage butter. Does it leave a brown tent on the skin? Also, can it be whipped?

    Reply
  5. Cierra Dawn James Page

    July 16, 2013 at 8:33 PM

    Can you recommend another oil (allergic to tree nuts /: )

    Reply
    • Sarah Waters

      July 17, 2013 at 10:20 PM

      Sunflower oil or olive oil should work just fine in place of the almond oil.

      Reply
  6. charmaine

    October 12, 2012 at 5:11 AM

    sorry to comment so late… but i was wondering how you got the butter so perfectly square in the picture?? did you pour it into a slice tin and flip and cut it?
    just wondering… thinking about making this for gifts and not sure how i want to present it..
    thanks so much for an awesome site… love your work!
    x

    Reply
    • Wellness Mama

      October 12, 2012 at 11:03 AM

      I actually love just giving it in little jars or tins, but it can be put in a mold and left to harden in the fridge and then cut into cubes too…

      Reply
  7. Danni

    February 4, 2012 at 9:30 PM

    Chocolate and honey is interesting already, additional for butter 🙂 3 in 1? Perfect. I love to try it.

    Reply
  8. Kristy

    December 18, 2011 at 10:08 PM

    I just discovered this site and I am in love!  Will this massage butter stain fabrics?

    Reply
  9. Natasha

    October 9, 2011 at 3:38 PM

    The massage butter sounds wonderful, thought I’m confused, is it eaten or an actual massage butter?  lol  I’m confused because of the chocolate and honey ingredients, hehe  Call me slow, but I just can’t figure out how to use it without a mess and sticky skin 😉  thought it does sound wonderful and romantic!

    Reply
    • Wellness Mama

      October 9, 2011 at 7:56 PM

      haha… it would probably be safe to eat, but it works great for massage. It isn’t sticky, I guess because of the oil… but it is
      also edible 🙂

      Reply
  10. Fran

    February 13, 2011 at 6:47 PM

    I hear you about the ‘Hallmark Holidays.’ Seems like everything is just a marketing opportunity.

    Reply
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