Healthy Homemade Peanut Butter Eggs

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Homemade Peanut Butter Eggs are a healthy version of the classic Reese’s peanut butter eggs and made with 5 simple ingredients! They are soft, perfectly sweetened, and there isn’t any add any added sugar! They make a delicious Easter treat , shaped like adorable Easter eggs, and fun for kids to help decorate!

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Homemade Peanut Butter Eggs

These Homemade Peanut Butter Eggs have quickly became one of our favorite Easter treats! Made with creamy peanut butter, graham cracker crumbs, maple syrup and vanilla extract to make the creamy peanut butter filling and they’re covered in smooth milk chocolate coating. They take little time to make, can be decorated any way you prefer, and can be stored for weeks (or months).

They are everything you love in the classic peanut butter eggs and are even better than you can imagine. These treats are considered healthy because we don’t add any additional sugar to the filling like other homemade peanut butter cups do.

The crushed graham crackers in the filling adds a slightly crunchy texture and sweet flavor. This homemade version is almost identical to the real ones and will instantly satisfying your peanut butter cup cravings. Each bite is loaded with peanut butter flavor and is the perfect treat size.

Other easy peanut butter treats to try are my Peanut Butter Cookie Bars, Edible Peanut Butter Cookie Dough, Peanut Butter Sheet Cake, and Peanut Butter and Jelly Cookies.

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key ingredients

• Peanut butter: Make sure to use creamy peanut butter such as Jif or Skippy brand that’s already stirred and has a little sugar already. I use Skippy’s natural creamy peanut butter but any creamy style will work. Be sure not to use a peanut butter that has oil sitting at the top if you use a natural peanut butter, it won’t work because it will be too oily.
• Maple syrup: Adds a natural sweetness. You could also use agave syrup or honey.
• Vanilla extract: Adds a warm flavor and enhances the flavors.
• Honey graham crackers: The star ingredient! The crushed graham crackers help bind the peanut butter mixture together and adds a sweet graham flavor.
• Chocolate: Melting chocolate or a candy coating works best for these eggs because it melts smoothly so it’s easy to coat the eggs. I love using a combination of milk chocolate to coat the eggs and white chocolate with food gel coloring to make colorful chocolate drizzles. You could also use chocolate chips and coconut oil to make to melted the chocolate.

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how to make Homemade Peanut Butter Eggs

Make peanut butter filling: In a medium or large bowl, mix the graham cracker crumbs, peanut butter, maple syrup, and vanilla extract together with a spoon until mixture comes together.

Form peanut butter eggs: You can either roll out the mixture with a rolling pin in between parchment paper sheets and use a mini egg cookie cutter to make the eggs OR use a mini cookie scoop to scoop the dough and form an egg shape with your hands.

Harden eggs: Place on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper and place in the refrigerator or freezer to harden for at least 20 minutes.

Melt chocolate: Melt chocolate in 30 second intervals in a microwave-safe bowl until silky smooth.

Dip eggs in chocolate: Dip frozen eggs in the melted chocolate one at time, with a fork and coat both sides. Remove any excess chocolate from the eggs and place back on the baking sheet lined with parchment paper.

Decorate eggs, harden, and enjoy: Drizzle with more chocolate or sprinkles and place bake in the refrigerator or freezer to harden for at least 20 more minutes. Enjoy!!

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pro tips & variations

• Shape: You can form the peanut butter mixture into any shape you want..a pumpkin, Easter bunny, Christmas tree, hearts, or regular peanut butter cups. This is a fun dessert to make any time of the year!
• Chocolate: Use any kind you love. I also prefer candy melts because they melt so easily. White chocolate, milk chocolate, dark chocolate or a combination! Drizzle the top of the eggs with extra chocolate if you wanted a pretty drizzle design on top.
• Topping ideas: Sea salt, Easter candy, sprinkles, toffee pieces, Easter themed m&ms, chopped nuts, or crushed Oreos all make great topping options.
• Gluten free: Be sure to use gluten-free graham crackers.
• Crunchy Peanut Butter: Swap the creamy peanut butter for crunchy peanut butter for a crunchier texture.
• Add-ins: Mini chocolate chips, peanut butter chips, sprinkles, M&Ms, toffee bits, and chopped nuts can be added to the filling.
• Chill the eggs: Make sure the eggs are completely frozen or chilled when you cover them in chocolate. If you try to coat them when they’re at room temperature, you will be so disappointed because they will crumble and fall apart.
• Peanut butter variation: You could use almond butter instead but it is runnier than peanut butter so you’ll have to add 1/4-1/2 cup more graham crackers to the mixture.

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leftovers & storage

Refrigerator: These Healthy Peanut Butter Eggs can be stored in an airtight container or storage bag in the refrigerator for up to 3-4 weeks.

Freezer: Store in an airtight container or storage bag for up to 3 months. If you keep them in the freezer longer, they may start to show white on the chocolate which is from the freezing process. They would still be ok to eat, but may not look as pretty.  

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