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
Serving: 1egg | Calories: 283kcal | Carbohydrates: 21g | Protein: 9g | Fat: 20g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Cholesterol: 0.2mg | Sodium: 213mg | Potassium: 274mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 12g | Vitamin A: 2IU | Vitamin C: 0.1mg | Calcium: 93mg | Iron: 1mg
*Macros are provided as an estimate for convenience. Your final numbers will vary depending on ingredient brands, substitutions, and how you portion the recipe.