Healthy Chocolate Peanut Butter Easter Eggs {gf}

Hey there! I can’t believe it’s April and Easter week! How is it already Spring?!!

Today’s recipe was inspired by the classic Reese’s Peanut Butter Eggs. I saw a food creator post about a healthier version on Instagram (video here), and I wanted to try! I started with her recipe and then decided to make it my own.

First I decided to use local raw honey as the sweetener. I like the consistency better for the “eggs” and overall it’s a healthier sugar option. Maple syrup has a great flavor however it’s known to spike your blood sugar. I added more peanut butter and almond flour in my version as well as using dark chocolate chips and a pinch of sea salt. It’s chef kiss!! And an added bonus, they’re gluten free.

Lastly because I was making these for the kids (and myself, let’s be honest 😉 ), I wanted to add a bit of color. I did this with my favorite dye free sprinkles. The boys got SO excited when they saw them today and wanted to try immediately! We will be having these for dessert all week long.

See below for the list of ingredients and brands I use as well as steps to make. Enjoy and Happy Easter!

Ingredients

3/4 cup organic peanut butter – Once Again

1/2 cup organic almond flour – Bob’s Red Mill

2 tablespoons local raw honey – 5B

Pinch of sea salt – Maldon

1/2 cup dark chocolate chips – Pascha

2 teaspoons coconut oil – Dr. Bronner’s

1/4 cup dye-free sprinkles – Color Kitchen

Steps

1. Combine peanut butter, almond flour and raw honey. It will be tacky like the filling of a Reese’s Peanut Butter Cup.

2. Roll the mixture into 8-10 individual balls and then flatten into an egg shape. About 1/2 inch thick.

3. In a small bowl melt the dark chocolate chips and coconut oil.

4. Using a fork to dip the egg into the melted chocolate mixture. Flip so it is fully covered. Repeat with all eggs.

5. Place the chocolate eggs onto a parchment paper lined small baking sheet or plate.

6. Put sprinkles on top of each egg.

7 Place in the freezer to harden for 30 minutes.

8 Enjoy!

* store in an airtight container in the freezer!