Healthy Reese's Eggs
Healthy Reese's Eggs
Ingredients
For the Peanut Butter Filling
- 1/2 cup creamy natural peanut butter
- 1/2 cup almond flour
- 2 tablespoons maple syrup
For the Chocolate Coating
- 1 cup chocolate chips
- 1 teaspoon coconut oil
For Garnish
- 1/4 teaspoon sea salt, for sprinkling
Instructions
- 1
In a medium-sized clear glass bowl, combine the creamy natural peanut butter, almond flour, and maple syrup.
⏱️ 2 min
- 2
Using a spatula, mix all the ingredients thoroughly until a uniform, dough-like consistency is achieved. The mixture should be firm enough to hold its shape.
⏱️ 3 min
- 3
Scoop out portions of the peanut butter mixture, approximately 1 tablespoon each. Shape each portion into an egg-like form by hand. Place the shaped eggs on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
⏱️ 10 min
- 4
Place the peanut butter eggs in the refrigerator or freezer to chill while preparing the chocolate coating. This will help them firm up and prevent them from melting when dipped.
⏱️ 5 min
- 5
In a separate microwave-safe bowl, combine the chocolate chips and coconut oil. Microwave in 30-second intervals, stirring well after each, until the chocolate is completely melted and smooth. Alternatively, melt over a double boiler.
⏱️ 5 min
- 6
Remove the chilled peanut butter eggs from the refrigerator/freezer. Using a fork, carefully dip each shaped peanut butter egg into the melted chocolate mixture, ensuring it is fully coated. Gently tap the fork on the edge of the bowl to allow any excess chocolate to drip off.
⏱️ 10 min
- 7
Place the chocolate-coated eggs back onto the parchment-lined baking sheet. Immediately sprinkle a pinch of sea salt over each chocolate-covered egg.
⏱️ 2 min
- 8
Allow the Reese's Eggs to set in the refrigerator for at least 25 minutes, or until the chocolate is firm. Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
⏱️ 25 min
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Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Healthy Reese's Eggs
For the Peanut Butter Filling
- 1/2 cup creamy natural peanut butter
- 1/2 cup almond flour
- 2 tablespoons maple syrup
For the Chocolate Coating
- 1 cup chocolate chips
- 1 teaspoon coconut oil
For Garnish
- 1/4 teaspoon sea salt, for sprinkling
Instructions
- 1
In a medium-sized clear glass bowl, combine the creamy natural peanut butter, almond flour, and maple syrup.
⏱️ 2 min - 2
Using a spatula, mix all the ingredients thoroughly until a uniform, dough-like consistency is achieved. The mixture should be firm enough to hold its shape.
⏱️ 3 min - 3
Scoop out portions of the peanut butter mixture, approximately 1 tablespoon each. Shape each portion into an egg-like form by hand. Place the shaped eggs on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
⏱️ 10 min - 4
Place the peanut butter eggs in the refrigerator or freezer to chill while preparing the chocolate coating. This will help them firm up and prevent them from melting when dipped.
⏱️ 5 min - 5
In a separate microwave-safe bowl, combine the chocolate chips and coconut oil. Microwave in 30-second intervals, stirring well after each, until the chocolate is completely melted and smooth. Alternatively, melt over a double boiler.
⏱️ 5 min - 6
Remove the chilled peanut butter eggs from the refrigerator/freezer. Using a fork, carefully dip each shaped peanut butter egg into the melted chocolate mixture, ensuring it is fully coated. Gently tap the fork on the edge of the bowl to allow any excess chocolate to drip off.
⏱️ 10 min - 7
Place the chocolate-coated eggs back onto the parchment-lined baking sheet. Immediately sprinkle a pinch of sea salt over each chocolate-covered egg.
⏱️ 2 min - 8
Allow the Reese's Eggs to set in the refrigerator for at least 25 minutes, or until the chocolate is firm. Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
⏱️ 25 min