Healthy Peanut Butter Eggs (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
→ Main Ingredients
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1 cup peanut butter, creamy
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1/3 cup coconut flour
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1/4 cup maple syrup
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1 cup chocolate chips, dark or semi sweet
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1/2 Tablespoon coconut oil
# Instructions:
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In a medium sized mixing bowl, combine the peanut butter, coconut flour and maple syrup. Stir until smooth.
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Form the peanut butter mixture into egg shapes by rolling 1 inch balls and flattening them into ovals with your fingers.
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Place the ovals on parchment paper on a cookie sheet and freeze for 30 minutes.
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Heat the chocolate chips and coconut oil in a small bowl in the microwave 30 seconds at a time, stirring between times until completely melted.
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Using two forks, coat the peanut butter eggs in the melted chocolate, letting the chocolate drip off for a few seconds.
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Transfer each egg to parchment paper to harden.
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After the chocolate has hardened for a few minutes, drizzle with more melted chocolate to make them look extra special.
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Refrigerate the eggs until you are ready to enjoy them.
# Notes:
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To Store - These peanut butter eggs need to be refrigerated or the chocolate will melt. They can be enjoyed for up to 2 weeks.
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To Freeze - They also freeze really well. Just stick them in a freezer bag and pull them out as needed. They can last for 3 months in the freezer.
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Let the Chocolate Cool - Let the chocolate cool for 5 minutes before coating the eggs that way the chocolate isn't too hot to where it melts the peanut butter.