Description
Indulge in the joy of homemade Peanut Butter Easter Eggs, a delightful twist on the classic candy that brings festive cheer to any occasion. These creamy, nut-filled treats are encased in a sweet white chocolate coating, making them perfect for Easter celebrations or as thoughtful gifts. With easy-to-follow instructions and natural coloring options for a vibrant appearance, these eggs offer both fun and flavor! Gather your loved ones for a memorable cooking experience, and enjoy sharing these delicious confections with family and friends.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 1/4 cup natural peanut butter
- 1/4 cup maple syrup
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar
- 1/3 cup almond flour
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
- 8 ounces white chocolate melting wafers
- 2 teaspoons coconut oil
- 1/2 teaspoon blue spirulina + 1/4 teaspoon matcha powder (or use a 2:1 ratio of any blue and green food dye)
- 1 teaspoon cocoa powder + 1 tablespoon water for speckles
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, combine peanut butter, maple syrup, powdered sugar, almond flour, vanilla extract, and salt until smooth.
- Shape the mixture into egg-shaped ovals and freeze for about 30 minutes.
- Melt white chocolate and coconut oil in short intervals until smooth; mix in natural food dyes to achieve desired colors.
- Dip each frozen egg into the melted chocolate using a toothpick; let excess drip off.
- Return coated eggs to parchment paper and let them set until hardened.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 egg (30g)
- Calories: 138
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 35mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg