Homemade Healthy Peanut Butter Eggs Recipe
These Homemade Healthy Peanut Butter Eggs are a delicious and nutritious treat combining creamy peanut butter with coconut flour and maple syrup, all coated in rich dark chocolate. Perfect for a guilt-free snack or holiday dessert, they offer a delightful balance of sweet and salty flavors with wholesome ingredients.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 55 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 20 peanut butter eggs 1x
- Category: Snack
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
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Peanut Butter Egg Mixture
- 1 cup creamy peanut butter
- 1/3 cup coconut flour
- 1/4 cup maple syrup
Chocolate Coating
- 1 cup dark or semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1/2 tablespoon coconut oil
Instructions
- Mix Ingredients: In a medium-sized mixing bowl, combine the peanut butter, coconut flour, and maple syrup. Stir well until the mixture is smooth and fully combined.
- Form Peanut Butter Eggs: Roll the peanut butter mixture into 1-inch balls and then flatten them gently into oval egg shapes using your fingers.
- Freeze the Eggs: Arrange the peanut butter ovals on a parchment-lined cookie sheet and freeze them for 30 minutes to firm up.
- Melt Chocolate: In a small bowl, heat the chocolate chips and coconut oil in the microwave in 30-second intervals, stirring between each until the chocolate is completely melted and smooth.
- Coat the Eggs: Using two forks, dip each peanut butter egg into the melted chocolate, allowing excess chocolate to drip off before transferring it back to the parchment paper to set.
- Optional Decoration: Once the chocolate starts to harden, drizzle additional melted chocolate over the eggs for an extra decorative touch.
- Refrigerate and Serve: Place the coated eggs in the refrigerator until the chocolate is fully set and the eggs are ready to be enjoyed.
Notes
- Use creamy peanut butter for the smoothest texture.
- Coconut flour absorbs moisture, so be careful with the measuring for the right consistency.
- Dark chocolate chips are preferred for a richer and less sweet flavor.
- Store the peanut butter eggs in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to one week.
- These eggs are naturally gluten-free and can be vegan if using vegan chocolate chips and pure maple syrup.
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