Homemade Healthy Peanut Butter Eggs Recipe
Delicious and healthy homemade peanut butter eggs made with creamy peanut butter, coconut flour, and natural maple syrup, all coated in rich dark chocolate. These easy-to-make treats are perfect for a guilt-free dessert or snack, combining wholesome ingredients and decadent taste.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 15 peanut butter eggs 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten Free,Vegetarian
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 creamy peanut butter, coconut flour, and maple syrup. Stir the mixture until it becomes smooth and fully blended.
- Shape Eggs: Take portions of the peanut butter mixture and roll them into 1-inch balls. Flatten each ball into an oval shape with your fingers to resemble eggs.
- Freeze Shapes: Place the shaped egg ovals onto parchment paper laid over a cookie sheet. Freeze them for 30 minutes to firm up before coating.
- Melt Chocolate: In a small bowl, combine the chocolate chips and coconut oil. Heat them in the microwave in 30-second intervals, stirring after each until the chocolate is completely melted and smooth.
- Coat Eggs: Use two forks to dip and coat each peanut butter egg in the melted chocolate. Allow excess chocolate to drip off before transferring the egg back onto parchment paper to set.
- Harden Chocolate: Let the chocolate-coated eggs harden at room temperature or in the refrigerator for a few minutes until the coating firms up.
- Optional Decoration: After the initial chocolate coating has hardened, drizzle additional melted chocolate over the eggs to create a decorative finish.
Notes
- Use creamy peanut butter for smoother texture and easier shaping.
- Freezing the peanut butter eggs before dipping helps prevent melting and makes coating easier.
- Dark chocolate chips provide a richer flavor and are a healthier alternative to milk chocolate.
- Store the finished peanut butter eggs in the refrigerator for up to one week to maintain freshness.
- For a firmer texture, you can add a bit more coconut flour if the mixture is too soft to shape.
- This recipe is naturally gluten-free and vegetarian-friendly.
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