As Easter approaches, the temptation to indulge in chocolatey treats is real. But what if you could make a delicious sweet treat that is healthier and more wholesome? Introducing healthier, homemade vegan and gluten-free peanut butter eggs! With just a few simple ingredients and less than 30 minutes of time, you can make your own healthier version of the classic Easter treat. These healthy peanut butter eggs are perfect for satisfying your sweet tooth and so indulgent tasting you can’t even tell that they are a much healthier option. The inspiration for these came from my Grandmother Brooks’ Easter tradition of making homemade chocolate covered peanut butter eggs for each of her grandkids. It’s something I looked forward to every year. She would wrap them in foil and put them in the freezer until ready to hand out on Easter day.🥰 My version doesn’t use processed sugar like the old-fashioned recipe for peanut butter eggs, but instead is sweetened with pure maple syrup.
You can easily make a big batch to share with friends and family or store them in the fridge or freezer for a tasty dessert option any time of the day. Read on to learn how to make these delicious healthier peanut butter eggs while still enjoying the classic Easter tradition. I’ll provide you a step-by-step guide about the ingredients and process required, to make your homemade peanut butter eggs taste just as good, if not better, than their traditional dairy-based counterparts. You can call these peanut butter chocolate eggs the “Reese’s Copycat version.” This recipe makes 8 large eggs, you can easily double or triple the recipe depending on how many you need to make.
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Ingredients for homemade peanut butter eggs
How to make homemade peanut butter eggs
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How to mold homemade peanut butter eggs
How to cover homemade peanut butter eggs in chocolate