Posted Mar 25, 2018, Updated Mar 13, 2023 When it comes to Easter candy my #1 favorite are the milk chocolate Cadbury mini eggs (why are they so good – make these healthy nest cookies, mini egg cookies and mini egg brownies). And #2 used to be Reese’s peanut butter eggs. There was something about that egg shape that just made them SO much better than normally shaped Reese’s! Well, you all know that I prefer homemade treats than store-bought, so I created these Vegan Peanut Butter Eggs. They are made with only 7 ingredients and are gluten & dairy-free which means even your friends and family members with food allergies can enjoy them.
Equipment to make Vegan Peanut Butter Eggs!
Besides the ingredients, there are a few items that will ensure your egg-making success!
Silicone Egg Molds. I looked at dozens of silicone egg molds before choosing this one. The eggs are the perfect size {as opposed to crazy large or super small}! They also are easy to remove and come out shiny and smooth!Baking sheet. Putting the mold on a baking sheet makes it easy to transport it to and from the freezer!Measuring Spoons. I recommend measuring out each step and not “eyeballing” it in this recipe. For example, the outer shell needs 1/2 TBS of chocolate, using more would result in an overly thick outer coating, using less would yield a thin coating that wouldn’t hold up!A Small Paint Brush. I actually use paint brushes a lot in the kitchen, especially when making candy! After measuring the chocolate into the molds I paint it up the sides and around the bottom of each well, then go back and do it again to ensure a nice thick coat!
How to make Vegan Peanut Butter Eggs
Here are a few tips to ensure your egg-making success!
Vegan Peanut Butter Eggs: Ingredients & Substitutions
Here is a list of possible substitutions that could be made in this recipe. As always, I recommend making it exactly as written for the best results!
Coconut oil. Butter or ghee can be used in place of coconut oil.Powdered sugar. If you’re looking for a refined sugar free option you can always make your own powdered sugar using this recipe.Almond milk. Any non-dairy milk works great in this recipe (almond and coconut are my favorites). If you don’t mind dairy then regular milk, cream and half-and-half are all great choices too.Bittersweet chocolate chips. Any type of chocolate works, use a dairy-free chocolate to keep them vegan. Or you can use milk, dark, white, etc.
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