Healthy Chocolate Peanut Butter Eggs Recipe
These Healthy Chocolate Peanut Butter Eggs are a delicious and nutritious treat, combining natural peanut butter and powdered peanut butter with a rich chocolate coating made from cocoa powder and coconut oil. Perfect for a protein-packed snack or a guilt-free dessert, these eggs are naturally sweetened with maple syrup and stevia, and feature two filling options for versatility. They are easy to make, gluten-free, and ideal for those seeking a low-calorie, wholesome snack.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
- Yield: 12-14 eggs 1x
- Category: Snack
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
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Filling Option 1
- ½ cup natural peanut butter
- 2 Tablespoons coconut flour
- 1 ½ Tablespoons maple syrup
- Pinch of sea salt
Filling Option 2
- ¼ cup unsweetened vanilla almond milk
- ½ cup powdered peanut butter
- 3 pitted medjool dates, roughly chopped
- ¼ teaspoon sea salt
Chocolate Coating
- 2 ½ Tablespoons cocoa powder
- 2 ½ Tablespoons melted coconut oil
- 8 drops liquid stevia
- 1 ½ teaspoons maple syrup
Instructions
- Make filling option 1: In a medium bowl, combine natural peanut butter, coconut flour, maple syrup, and a pinch of sea salt. Mix well until a dough forms.
- Make filling option 2: In a food processor, combine unsweetened vanilla almond milk, powdered peanut butter, chopped medjool dates, and sea salt. Process for about 1 minute or until a ball of dough forms.
- Form eggs: Break off pieces of dough about 1-2 tablespoons in size and shape each into an egg form. Place the shaped eggs on a parchment-lined baking sheet or plate and freeze for approximately 1 hour until firm.
- Make chocolate coating: In a bowl, mix together cocoa powder, melted coconut oil, liquid stevia, and maple syrup until smooth and well combined for dipping.
- Dip eggs: Remove the peanut butter eggs from the freezer. Using a fork, dip each egg into the chocolate coating to fully cover it, allowing any excess chocolate to drip off. Reserve any leftover chocolate to drizzle over the eggs if desired.
- Chill and serve: Place the dipped eggs back onto the parchment paper and return to the freezer to harden. They will be ready to enjoy within a few minutes. Store leftovers in the freezer and thaw for 1-2 minutes before eating.
Notes
- You can choose between two types of filling depending on your preference or ingredients on hand.
- Freezing the eggs before dipping helps the chocolate coating harden quickly.
- Store leftover eggs in the freezer to keep them fresh and maintain their shape.
- These eggs thaw quickly and are best enjoyed shortly after removing from the freezer to maintain texture.
- Using powdered peanut butter in filling option 2 reduces fat content while maintaining peanut flavor.
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