keto
Peanut Butter
chocolate Eggs
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Yield: 6 servings
Serving Size: 1 large half-egg // OR 2 medium egg-shaped ovals
PIE FILLING:
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1 cup (230g) unsweetened peanut butter (OR other nut/seed butter)
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1/4 cup (36g) powdered erythritol (OR other erythritol-based sweetener)
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1/4 cup (36g) unsweetened protein powder (OR coconut flour)
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1 cup (130g) keto-friendly chocolate (see below for options)
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OPTIONAL 1 Tbsp large-crystal salt
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NOTE ON INGREDIENT SWAPS:
Any nut or seed butter will work in place of peanut butter, just experiment with the amount of added erythritol or protein powder to make sure the filling is thick enough.
You can use any chocolate that is 90% cacao or higher (almost no sugar added), or buy a brand of sugar-free chocolate (linked below), or make your own DIY keto chocolate.
INGREDIENT SOURCING:
Unsweetened Peanut Butter: https://amzn.to/2IKPZEW
Coconut Flour: https://amzn.to/2vh0gng
Powdered Erythritol: https://amzn.to/2JnVpnE
Unsweetened Seed Butter (Safe for Nut Allergies!): https://amzn.to/2PhCKN6
Keto Chocolate Chips: http://amzn.to/2ykIZKT
Unsweetened Keto Protein Powder: https://amzn.to/2KEIAVA
90% Cacao Chocolate: https://amzn.to/2ZkZKzH
Coarse Pink Salt: https://amzn.to/2PmRWbM
Coarse Smoked Salt: https://amzn.to/2Pm0SOO​
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EQUIPMENT USED:
Patterned Easter Egg Molds: https://amzn.to/2GnZ3Nb
Smooth Egg Molds: https://amzn.to/2XrHbI5
Non-Stick Reusable Baking Mat: http://amzn.to/2GXkqEC
Non-Stick Baking Paper: https://amzn.to/2rpTKVY
Heat-safe Mini Silicone Spatula: http://amzn.to/2nJvc9z
Oven-Safe Metal Rack: http://amzn.to/2FRdCqH
Small Squeeze Bottle: http://amzn.to/2EayAVe
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Directions:
1. Melt the chocolate (chopped up) in the microwave using 20-second bursts until fully melted, stirring between each burst to disperse the heat evenly.
2. Warm the peanut butter for 20-30 seconds in the microwave just to make it softer and easier to mix, then mix in the protein powder and erythritol.
3. If using an egg mold, coat with the melted chocolate, let it sit for a minute, then turn over and let the excess drip out for a minute, then flip back over and move to the fridge to chill and harden. ** If using tempered chocolate that will harden quickly at room temperature, work more quickly to get the excess out before the chocolate hardens.
4. Once the chocolate has hardened, pour or spoon in the warm peanut filling, making sure the surface is smooth and doesn't come above the edge of the chocolate. Chill this in the fridge or freezer until the filling firms up.
5. Once the filling has firmed up, cover with a thin layer of chocolate to fully cover all the filling and connect with the chocolate edges to seal in the filling. Chill to harden (or not if using tempered chocolate), then remove from the molds.
6. Decorate using more chocolate (see video above), I find using a small squeeze bottle makes it really easy, then optionally top the still-soft decorations with colored salt (see video above).
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Instructions without an Egg Mold:
Check out this video for a tutorial on how to make an egg shape using this recipe but without an egg mold, just make sure you make the filling extra thick, either by adding more protein powder or more powdered erythritol: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a4kWd8lq_rI
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Tempering Chocolate:
If your chocolate is getting soft at room temperature, you'll need to either keep the chocolate eggs chilled, or use tempered chocolate, watch this video for more info on how and what tempering is: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sGlMoNs4qlM&t=2s
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