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Healthy Reese’s Eggs are an all-natural, vegan alternative to the classic candy treats. This no-bake, foolproof recipe creates peanut butter eggs that are absolutely mouth watering. You’re about to have your new go-to dessert!

Delicious and healthy peanut butter cups
It’s a classic debate: Which is better, the standard Reese’s cups, or the eggs? Sure, Reese’s also makes heart, pumpkin, and tree shapes, but I’m a firm believer that the eggs are the best because they have the strongest peanut butter to chocolate ratio! After all, the peanut butter is hands down the best part of a chocolate butter cup.
Reese’s have always been my go-to candy, but as I’ve gotten older I’ve done my best to stay pretty far away from processed foods. That especially includes candies! When I felt a pull and stopped by the seasonal isle of the grocery store the other day, it hit me: Why not just make my own healthy peanut butter eggs at home? I knew I had to give it a try!
I must say, that try turned into a huge success. These peanut butter eggs are absolutely mouth watering and delicious! They taste just like the classic candy, but are way more nutritious.
This spring, homemade healthy Reese’s candy is a must!
To balance out the chocolate peanut butter eggs, bake my Healthy Cadbury Egg Blondies next.
Peanut butter eggs recipe ingredients
To make homemade peanut butter cups, only 5 ingredients are needed. Though the classic candies are made with a long list of icky ingredients, we only need 5 items to make our healthy version!
- Peanut butter
- Coconut flour or almond flour
- Maple syrup
- Dark chocolate
- Coconut oil
Tools used to make healthy Reese’s eggs
To make your own homemade Reese’s candy, you’ll need a mixing bowl, stirring utensil, microwavable bowl (or small pot), and a fork or tool for dipping. Additionally, a baking sheet and parchment paper will be helpful for laying out and refrigerating the peanut butter eggs.
How to make homemade Reese’s peanut butter eggs
You’d think a candy recipe would be complex, but it isn’t! This is essentially a no-bake dessert recipe that requires nothing more than a bit of mixing and refrigerating. Here’s how this recipe is made:
In a bowl, mix the peanut butter, flour, and maple syrup.
Once fully combined, form the dough into egg shapes and place in the freezer for 30 minutes.
Next, melt the chocolate and coconut oil together while the eggs are freezing.
Remove the frozen eggs from the freezer and dip each egg into the melted chocolate until completely coated. Drizzle more chocolate on top and/or sprinkle with sea salt if desired.
Place the chocolate coated peanut butter eggs in the freezer for a minimum of 30 minutes.
Enjoy!
Homemade healthy Reese’s eggs FAQs
Here are some answers to the most popular peanut butter egg questions! If you have more questions about this recipe, feel free to comment below.
How can I add a bit of crunch?
You can get as creative as you’d like with your candies! One way is to add a bit of crunch. This can be done by adding smashed graham crackers to the peanut butter mixture or sprinkling them on top! You can also add smashed nuts to the top of your peanut butter eggs.
Is peanut butter healthy?
Peanut butter comes with a long list of nutrients including protein, potassium, fiber, and magnesium. The key is to go the all-natural route for the highest concentration of nutrients.
How should I store chocolate butter cups?
Store peanut butter eggs in an airtight container in the fridge or freezer. They will last a few days in the fridge, and up to one month when frozen. Remember to let them thaw before eating!
How to substitute butter cup ingredients
If you’re in the mood to for healthy Reese’s cups but don’t have everything on hand, check this list before running to the store. The ingredient that you do have may work! Below are some commonly used ingredient swaps.
- Peanut butter: Feel free to use cashew, almond, or sunflower seed butter in place of peanut butter. This will most likely alter the taste, but it will still be delicious!
- Maple syrup: You may use honey, molasses, or coconut sugar in place of maple syrup.
- Dark chocolate: Give your peanut butter eggs a twist by using white chocolate! This makes for seriously delicious candies.
- Coconut oil: Any high fat oil will work in place of coconut oil. Olive, sunflower seed, almond, and avocado oil are all options.
A healthier Reese’s candy
Regular peanut butter cups are delicious, but they’re filled with a long list of less than ideal ingredients. Preservatives and chemicals, anyone?
When I set out to make a healthy version of my all-time favorite candy, I stuck to it! I used just five ingredients, all of which are beneficial and superior to their alternatives. Here’s why.
- All-natural peanut butter: All -natural nut butters are always the ideal option. Processed nut butters are filled with chemicals, GMOs, and other gnarly ingredients. Keep it all-natural for the best results, flavors, and nutrients.
- Coconut or almond flour: As far as flour goes, I always choose coconut or almond over all-purpose. For these peanut butter eggs, I stick with the good stuff.
- All-natural maple syrup: The great thing about maple syrup is that it acts as a natural sweetener all on its own. The flavor is unbeatable, and it’s a fabulous replacement for granulated sugar.
- Dark chocolate: Dark chocolate is great for our blood pressure, brain function, and more. It’s actually healthy when eaten in proper amounts! Plus, most dark chocolate is vegan-friendly (be sure to check your package for specific ingredients).
- Coconut oil: Where processed peanut butter eggs contain hydrogenated vegetable oil, these contain all-natural coconut oil. This is a swap that’s good for cholesterol, energy, digestion, and more.
More delicious sweet treat ideas
If you liked this healthy peanut butter cup recipe, you’re going to love my other dessert ideas as well! Try my delicious gluten-free Carrot Cake, my Strawberry Crisp, or my No-Bake Chocolate Peanut Butter Bars for a delicious, healthy dessert!
- Carrot Cake (Gluten Free)
- Strawberry Crisp (Gluten Free, Vegan)
- Peanut Butter Pie (Dairy Free)
- Mini Apple Pies
- No-Bake Chocolate Peanut Butter Bars (Vegan, Gluten Free)
Healthy Reeses Eggs
Healthy Reese’s Eggs are an all-natural, vegan alternative to the classic candy treats. This no-bake, foolproof recipe creates peanut butter eggs that are absolutely mouth watering. You’re about to have your new go-to dessert!
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup natural peanut butter
- 1/4 cup coconut flour OR 3/4 cup almond flour
- 2 tbsp maple syrup
- 1 cup dark chocolate
- 1 tsp coconut oil
Instructions
- In a bowl, mix together peanut butter, flour, and maple syrup.
- Form into egg shapes and place in freezer for 30 minutes.
- Melt chocolate and coconut oil together while eggs are freezing.
- Dip each egg in melted chocolate until completely coated. Drizzle more chocolate on top if desired.
- Place in freezer for at least another 30 minutes. Store in fridge or freezer. Sprinkle with sea salt if desired.
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Kristen says
These are SO GOOD! I made a batch for Easter and shared with my family, including my mother who dislikes anything and everything coconut-related. She loved these and had no idea there was both coconut flour AND oil in the recipe. So tasty and simple with a few ingredients I almost always keep in my pantry. I’ll be whipping up batches of these in different shapes year round ๐
Erin says
Hi Kristen, so glad everyone loved them!!
Kerry says
These are great and much cleaner ingredients! I made them smaller so I got 17. We ate a few lol, and are saving the rest for Easter. Will definitely be making more of these in the future!
Erin says
Hi Kerry, so glad you loved them!!
Kerry says
HUGE hit on Easter! Good thing I froze most of them as they would have been gone before Easter. Everyone loved them!!
Erin says
Hi Kerry, so happy everyone enjoyed them so much!! ๐
Samantha says
These are AMAZING!
Erin says
Hi Samantha, so glad you liked them! ๐
Jessica says
Love these, so simple and so good! Going to make more to take to our friends!
Erin says
Hi Jessica, so glad you all enjoyed them!!
Hannah N says
These. Are. Too. Good!! They are so simple to make and so flavorful! These are better than the real Reeseโs eggs!
Erin says
Hi Hannah, so happy you enjoyed them so much!!
Jackie says
Reeseโs eggs are my absolute favorite and these fit the bill for a healthier alternative. So so easy and so good!
Erin says
Hi Jackie, so happy you loved them!!
Becca says
Amazingggg!!!!
Erin says
Hi Becca, so happy you loved them!!
Mimi Miller says
These were the perfect dessert that took me no time at all to make and everyone loved them!! Gonna be making a lot more of these in the future
Erin says
Hi Mimi, so glad you enjoyed them so much!!
Mimi Miller says
These were the perfect dessert that took me no time at all to make and everyone loved them!!
Erin says
Hi Mimi, so glad you loved them!!
Laura says
Loved this recipe! Very simple and easy to make. I used Nutzo butter and they turned out great! I made them for Valentineโs Day and shaped them into hearts. My husband said they were 5 stars. I also sprinkled Maldon sea salt flakes on top before the chocolate set and it added the perfect balance of salt and sweet. I should add that every time I look online for a recipe, I check Erin Lives Whole first. Everything I have made is delicious!
Erin says
Hi Laura, so happy you loved them and great addition! Thanks for your support!!
Rachel S says
Made these into heart shapes for v-day and they were a huge hit with the whole fam! A++ Had some extra melted chocolate at the end and made chocolate covered raspberries, a nice bonus!
Erin says
Hi Rachel, so glad everyone loved them and great idea!!
Emily says
Made these for Easter and everyone loved them! They taste even better than the original Reese’s with the dark chocolate. Thank you for this recipe!
Erin says
Hi Emily, I am thrilled to hear that!! ๐
Ashleigh Ray says
๐๐ keeping this one saved forever
Erin says
Hi Ashleigh, so happy you enjoyed them!
Erin N says
I made these for Easter and love pulling them out the freezer, thawing for a bit, sooo good!!!
Erin says
Hi Erin, so glad you loved them so much!
Haley Head says
So easy to make and I honestly like them better than Reeses. Love the dark chocolate.
Erin says
Hi Haley, so glad you loved them!
MaryKathryn says
These are SO good!! Took no time to make and were so much better than normal Reeseโs. I will be making these all year round. Thank you for the recipe!!
Erin says
Hi MaryKathryn, so glad you loved them!!
Katie says
I loved these! After freezing them, you have to put them in the fridge so they get softer to eat. Have such a good flavor and resembles a regular reeces egg.
Erin says
Hi Katie, I am so happy you liked them!
Eva says
These are amazing! So easy to make and absolutely delicious. Iโve already made 3 separate batches over the last week lol
Erin says
Hi Eva, so glad you love them so much!
Andrea says
Used almond flour for ours but all I could taste was dark chocolate and peanut butter. Absolutely loved the texture and taste!
Erin says
Hi Andrea, so glad you loved them!!
Jennifer says
First of all I always make an erinliveswhole dessert for every family party. This is the recipe that is personally requested every time. So easy and so so good!! Make it!! Bye bye Reeseโs, Iโm not mad ๐
Erin says
Hi Jennifer, thanks for sharing and glad they’re a hit!