Peanut Butter Easter Eggs Recipe
Delicious and healthy Peanut Butter Easter Eggs made with natural peanut butter, pure maple syrup, and dark chocolate. These no-bake treats are coated in rich dark chocolate and perfect for a festive, allergy-friendly dessert or snack.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 25 minutes (including freezing time)
- Yield: Approximately 15-20 peanut butter eggs 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
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Peanut Butter Filling
- 1 1/4 cup natural, no-sugar peanut butter
- 3 tablespoons pure maple syrup
- 1/4 cup coconut flour
- 1 teaspoon Simply Organic® Pure Madagascar Vanilla Extract or Non-Alcoholic Vanilla Flavoring
- 1/2 teaspoon Simply Organic® Cinnamon
Chocolate Coating
- 6–8 ounces dark chocolate
Instructions
- Prepare Baking Sheet: Line a baking sheet with parchment paper to prevent sticking and for easy cleanup.
- Mix Filling: In a mixing bowl, beat together the peanut butter, maple syrup, coconut flour, vanilla extract, and cinnamon until they are well combined. If the mixture is too runny, gradually add 1 to 2 tablespoons more coconut flour until it holds shape well for forming.
- Shape Eggs: Divide the peanut butter filling into 1- to 2-tablespoon portions. Roll each portion into a ball, then flatten and shape with your hands into a flat oval resembling an egg shape.
- Freeze Eggs: Place the shaped peanut butter eggs on the lined baking sheet and freeze them. This step firms up the eggs, making them easier to dip in chocolate without falling apart.
- Melt Chocolate: Using a double boiler over medium-low heat, gently melt the dark chocolate until smooth. Alternatively, melt the chocolate in the microwave in 30-second intervals, stirring between each interval, until fully melted.
- Dip and Coat Eggs: Remove the frozen peanut butter eggs from the freezer and dip each one into the melted chocolate. Allow excess chocolate to drip off before placing them back on the parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Decorate and Set: When the first chocolate coating is mostly set, drizzle additional melted chocolate over the eggs for decoration. Allow the chocolate to set fully at room temperature or in the fridge before serving and enjoying.
Notes
- For a firmer texture, add extra coconut flour in small increments until dough is easy to mold.
- If using microwave to melt chocolate, be careful not to overheat and burn it.
- Store finished peanut butter eggs in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
- Use a double boiler for gentle, even melting of chocolate to prevent scorching.
- Dark chocolate with at least 70% cacao is recommended for best flavor and health benefits.
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