Chocolate Peanut Butter Eggs

We love it when Easter season rolls around, because it gives us the perfect excuse (or should that be eggs-cuse?!) to make our delightful vegan chocolate peanut butter eggs! 🐣

While major candy brands like Reese’s may have made these treats famous, we feel that our easy-to-make recipe is more satisfying, more delicious, and more nutritious!

Our vegan chocolate peanut butter eggs are sweet and chocolatey, and can easily be made sugar-free. There are no milk solids, hydrogenated vegetable oils, or glucose syrup. Instead, we use just five simple ingredients to create the perfect Easter treat.

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What are Chocolate Peanut Butter Eggs?

Chocolate peanut butter eggs are often known as Reese’s eggs, because the iconic Hershey’s candy brand is synonymous with these chocolate treats.

For many years, chocolate peanut butter eggs have been ranked as the most popular Easter candy in the United States – and it’s easy to see why.

These individual eggs feature a melt-in-the-mouth peanut butter crème center, coated in rich chocolate. They often have a sweet-salty contrast, and hit the spot as both a candy and a snack.

Are Chocolate Peanut Butter Eggs Vegan?

The kind you buy in the store are not vegan as they use milk chocolate, which contains several dairy-derived ingredients.  

However, our recipe is completely plant-based! We use vegan dark chocolate and vegan butter to produce the coating, for a plant-based treat that will satisfy the whole family.

Are these Chocolate Peanut Butter Eggs Gluten-Free?

They sure are! We use just a handful of simple ingredients, none of which are glutenous.

Are Chocolate Peanut Butter Eggs Easy to Make?

Yes, they are pretty easy to make! It takes around 30 minutes of active time, which is mainly spent mixing, cutting and dipping. Note that you do need to allow extra time for setting.

What are Chocolate Peanut Butter Eggs Made Of?

Just five plant-based ingredients are all you need to make our chocolate peanut butter eggs! There are two components to the recipe.

To make the peanut butter filling, you will need:

• Peanut butter, smooth
• Vegan butter
• Maple syrup (or monk fruit liquid sweetener for sugar-free)
• Vanilla extract

For the chocolate coating, you will need:

• Vegan dark chocolate chips (or chopped chocolate)
• Vegan butter

How to Make Chocolate Peanut Butter Eggs

Line a baking tray with baking paper, and set aside. Then, to a blender or food processor, add the peanut butter and vegan butter, and blend until smooth.

Next, add in the maple syrup and vanilla extract, and blend until incorporated.

Pour the peanut butter mixture onto the lined baking tray, and then transfer to the freezer for a few hours, until firm.

Once the mixture is firm and ready to shape, use an egg-shaped cookie cutter to shape into individual eggs. Transfer these back to the freezer until you are ready to coat them in chocolate.

To make the chocolate coating, simply melt the chocolate chips in a double boiler or microwave, and then add in the vegan butter.

Dip each peanut butter egg into the chocolate, then transfer to the fridge to allow the chocolate to harden. Once the chocolate is firm, these eggs are ready to enjoy!

Tips for the Best Chocolate Peanut Butter Eggs

While these eggs will store well at room temperature, ensure the peanut butter filling is stored cold until you shape and dip into the chocolate. Keep it in the freezer or refrigerator until you are ready.

You can use any peanut butter you like, although if you are using peanut butter with a lot of natural oil, either separate the oil from the peanut butter first, or make sure to stir the peanut butter very well before using.

We used a very creamy, smooth peanut butter, and recommend using the same for best results. You can choose between salted and unsalted, depending on whether you like the sweet-salty contrast or not! If you use unsalted, feel free to also add a bit of salt into the filling.

FAQ

How to Store Chocolate Peanut Butter Eggs

Let’s face it – even the most enthusiastic chocolate lover probably won’t eat all 37 eggs in one go!

Luckily, these treats are easy to store. Simply keep them at room temperature in a dry place and they will last for 5 days. Keep them in an airtight container for better results.

Can You Freeze Chocolate Peanut Butter Eggs?

Yes, these eggs freeze quite well. Store them in a freezer-proof bag or container and they will last in the freezer for up to 2 months.

When you are ready to eat, allow the eggs to soften a little (although you can also enjoy them ice cold if you prefer!).

Can You Make Chocolate Peanut Butter Eggs Ahead of Time?

Yes, these are ideal made in advance. Simply store them at room temperature until you are ready to eat them.

How Long Do Chocolate Peanut Butter Eggs Last?

These eggs will last at room temperature for up to 5 days, or for up to 2 months when stored in an airtight container in the freezer.

Can You Make Peanut Free Chocolate Eggs?

Whether you don’t like peanuts or you have a peanut allergy, there’s no need to miss out on these delicious Easter treats!

You can simply use a peanut butter alternative. Almond butter or cashew butter will both work well. Just ensure you are not allergic to any other nuts or nut butters before trying.

If you’re looking for more plant-based candy recipes, check out:

Vegan White Chocolate

Vegan Chocolate Fudge

Mocha Truffles

Twix Bars

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