Homemade Peanut Butter Eggs
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These homemade peanut butter eggs are such a delicious treat for Easter! This healthy recipe is a great alternative to the packaged version.
Peanut butter eggs are a classic Easter candy that my family loves. They’re a fun seasonal treat, but I don’t love all the questionable ingredients in the packaged version. That’s why I set out to make my own.
These homemade peanut butter eggs are so easy to make. With just a few simple ingredients, you can have that chocolate peanut butter deliciousness without all the sugar and chemicals. This version is irresistible, but you don’t have to feel guilty if you eat more than one (which you probably will).
I like to store these in the refrigerator for the best texture, but they can also be kept in the freezer if you want the chocolate to be completely solid. You can substitute chocolate chips for the unsweetened chocolate and maple syrup if that’s all you have on hand. Either way, you’ll love this delicious, healthier Easter treat!
Try my healthy homemade peanut butter cups and homemade Easter egg dye for other fun Easter recipes. And these peanut butter cookie dough bites make a delicious snack for any time of year.
Homemade Peanut Butter Eggs
Recommended Equipment
Ingredients
For the Filling
- 3/4 cup natural peanut butter
- 3 tbs pure maple syrup
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
- 3 tbs gluten-free flour
For the Chocolate Coating
- 4 ounces dark chocolate
- 1/4 cup pure maple syrup (or to taste – up to 1/2 cup or more)
- 1 tbs coconut oil
Instructions
- In the bowl of a stand mixer, combine all the filling ingredients and mix well. Transfer the peanut butter mixture to the freezer, and freeze for 15 minutes.
- When the peanut butter mixture is almost ready in the freezer, melt the chocolate, maple syrup, and coconut oil in a double boiler. (Note: If the chocolate seizes up, remove it from the stove and add a spoonful of warm water. It may sound counter-intuitive, but it works like a charm and your chocolate will become pourable again.) After it's melted, taste the chocolate and add more maple syrup until it suits your tastes. (You can alternately use chocolate chips and coconut oil.)
- Shape the peanut butter into ovals using about a tablespoon of the peanut butter mixture for each egg. Dip each egg into the chocolate using a spoon, covering each egg completely with chocolate. Place each chocolate-coated egg on a cookie sheet lined with wax paper. Once all the eggs have been dipped in the chocolate, place them in the freezer for 10 minutes to set. Store in the refrigerator for slightly soft eggs or the freezer for solid eggs.
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Homemade Peanut Butter Eggs Price Breakdown
This recipe costs a total of $4.72 to make, or $.39 per peanut butter egg. Try this easy, delicious recipe to make your own healthy Easter candy.
Made these as a last minute Easter treat for my vegan teenager and they were an absolute hit. Very easy recipe and were delicious – so much so that the none vegans may have just had to try them too! I added a tiny sprinkling of Himalayan pink rock salt for a sweet/salty hit. Fabulous recipe and thank you so much for sharing 🙂
OMG. Chocolate and peanut butter is my weakness. These look amazing. I’ll be making them ASAP!
Never will I buy peanut butter eggs again! I love when I can enjoy something made at home rather than buying it!
These are one of my favorite Easter candies … but they only come out at Easter! Now I can have them any time I want!
Chocolate covered peanut butter eggs are my one Easter indulgence. Ok, well that and my mom’s coconut cake. I love this healthier home-made version!
These look awesome! I love discovering healthy and gluten-free alternatives I feel comfortable giving to my family. I’ll be making these for sure. Thank you!
It can be so hard to find dairy free easter candy for my daughter, so I am making these for sure!!! They look delicious 🙂
There’s nothing like chocolate and peanut butter. I’m definitely making these. I love the idea of freezing them and eating them like little frozen treats!
My very favorite Easter treat!
These look so delicious!!
These are perfect! I was never a fan of the overly sugar-filled sweet Reese’s ones, but these are perfect!
I don’t eat peanut butter, but I bet these would be amazing with sunflower seed butter too!!