Peanut Butter Easter Eggs
If you’re in search of a delightful treat that captures the essence of spring, look no further than these Peanut Butter Easter Eggs! Inspired by a classic candy favorite, this recipe combines creamy natural peanut butter with sweet white chocolate for a nostalgic dessert that’s perfect for sharing during festive gatherings or enjoying as a special snack at home.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 12 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-bake
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 1 1/4 cup natural, runny peanut butter (no sugar added)
- 1/4 cup maple syrup
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar
- 1/3 cup almond flour
- 8 ounces white chocolate melting wafers
- 2 teaspoons coconut oil
Instructions
- In a bowl, mix peanut butter, maple syrup, powdered sugar, almond flour, vanilla extract, and salt until smooth.
- Shape the mixture into egg-shaped ovals and place on a lined baking sheet. Freeze for about 30 minutes.
- Melt white chocolate with coconut oil in short intervals until smooth. (Optional: Add natural food coloring.)
- Dip each frozen egg into the melted chocolate using a toothpick; let excess drip off.
- For speckles, flick cocoa powder mixed with water over the coated eggs before refrigerating until set.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 egg (45g)
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Find it online: https://www.simpledailyeats.com/peanut-butter-easter-eggs/