Homemade Easter eggs

Vegan

Makes: 8 Eggs
Preparation time: 10 minutes
Waiting time: 75 minutes

This homemade Easter egg recipe is designed for those wanting to take the preservatives, additives and excess sugar out of Easter holiday traditions…parents, we’re looking at YOU! A simple recipe perfect for getting the kids involved, you can even get creative over the school holidays with decorative ways to wrap them. Both holiday entertainment AND a nutritious Easter egg alternative, what’s not to love!?

INGREDIENTS:

Filling:

• 1/2 cup OWN almond butter*
• 1/2 cup coconut sugar
• Pinch Himalayan pink salt
• 2 tbsp. almond meal to thicken (if required) *

*Temperature and consistency of your almond butter may differ, use almond meal to thicken if necessary.

*Kunaras in-house peanut butter is a great alternative to almond butter or a complimentary additional flavour.

Coating:

• 3 tbsp. coconut oil
• 2 tbsp. cocoa powder
• 80g Loving Earth Chocolate: Creamy
• 2 tsp. desiccated coconut
• 1 tsp. almond meal

METHOD:

• In a medium bowl, combine nut butter, coconut sugar and salt. Stir until combined – the mixture should be crumbly.
• If the mixture is too wet, add one or two tbsp. of almond meal and mix in well until you achieve the desired crumbliness.
• Separate mixture into 8 parts, and roll into egg-shaped balls. Place in freezer for 30 minutes or until firm.
• Separately in a small saucepan, combine coconut oil and cocoa powder over a low heat. Stir until well combined. Add 80g Loving Earth chocolate. Continue to stir over low heat until completely melted.
• Remove from heat and place safely near your workspace. Allow to cool slightly for 15 minutes.
• Place eggs in liquid chocolate, one egg at a time. You can use a spoon to cover eggs more thoroughly with chocolate mixture.
• Place on a tray lined with baking paper. Freeze for 30 minutes.

You can give the eggs a second coat of chocolate if you want a thicker outer layer, and freeze for another 30 minutes. This is optional.

Store in refrigerator.

Enjoy!

Recipe by Lauren Clayton
Insty: claydo_