High Protein Peanut Butter Eggs
Make these High Protein Chocolate Peanut Butter Eggs as an easy, protein-packed yet indulgent snack. They are my take on the classic easter Reese’s peanut butter eggs treat. With a smooth peanut butter filling, a delicious chocolate coating, and a hint of flaky salt, they’re the perfect balance of sweet and salty. Unlike store-bought Easter peanut butter eggs, this homemade peanut butter egg recipe skips the refined sugar and artificial ingredients while boosting protein with my favourite Botanica plant-based protein powder. They’re gluten-free, naturally sweetened, and incredibly easy to make and bonus, no baking required!
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Servings: 14 eggs
Equipment
- baking sheet
- freezer
- microwave or double boiler
Ingredients
- 1 cup almond flour
- ½ tsp sea salt
- ¼ cup Botanica Health protein powder
- 1 cup organic crunchy peanut butter
- ¼ cup maple syrup
- ½ tsp vanilla
- 1½ cup dark chocolate chips
- 1 tsp olive oil
- flaky sea salt
Instructions
- Place a piece of parchment paper on a cookie sheet and set aside. Make sure you have enough room in your freezer for the cookie sheet to lie flat.
- Add almond flour, protein powder and salt to a bowl. Stir to combine.
- Add peanut butter, maple syrup and vanilla to the dry ingredients. Mix thoroughly until fully combined.
- Use a spoon to scoop up approximately 2 tbsp of dough. Shape the dough into an egg shape with your hands. Place on the cookie sheet and place in the freezer to chill for about 30 minutes.
- Melt chocolate in the microwave in 30 second increments until smooth. Add a tsp of olive oil (coconut oil works too) and stir until glossy.
- Use a fork to dip the peanut butter egg into the chocolate. Coat on all sides. Tap any excess chocolate off the egg and place back on the parchment paper.
- Drizzle the top with any remaining chocolate and sprinkle tops with flaky sea salt.
- Place back in the freezer for 1 hour.
- Best stored in the freezer.
Notes
You can use crunchy or smooth peanut butter - both will work!
Don't love peanut butter? I know there are some of you out there... use your favourite nut or seed butter instead. I love dark chocolate but milk chocolate works great also!
Nutrition
Nutrition Facts
High Protein Peanut Butter Eggs
Serving Size
1 egg
Amount per Serving
Calories
283
% Daily Value*
Fat
20
g
31
%
Saturated Fat
7
g
44
%
Polyunsaturated Fat
3
g
Monounsaturated Fat
5
g
Cholesterol
0.2
mg
0
%
Sodium
213
mg
9
%
Potassium
274
mg
8
%
Carbohydrates
21
g
7
%
Fiber
3
g
13
%
Sugar
12
g
13
%
Protein
9
g
18
%
Vitamin A
2
IU
0
%
Vitamin C
0.1
mg
0
%
Calcium
93
mg
9
%
Iron
1
mg
6
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
*Macros are provided as an estimate for convenience. Your final numbers will vary depending on ingredient brands, substitutions, and how you portion the recipe.