Enjoy all the delicious flavor of Easter candy but with a much healthier twist, thanks to these healthy no bake cookie dough chocolate covered eggs! These healthy cookie dough eggs taste like dessert but are a snack to enjoy anytime- Packed with fiber, protein and healthy fats, this recipe is naturally paleo, vegan, gluten free, sugar free AND dairy free!
When it comes to Easter, I’m a huge fan…of the day after the main event(s). The discounted candy, eggs, bunnies and LINDT GOLD BUNNIES make my (fat) heart go absolutely GAGA. Seriously, my sister and I would go at 7am to the supermarket, grinning like Cheshire cats over our (potential) goodies. I’d always hunt down the Turkish Delight eggs and my sister would get the honeycomb ones. We’d both tackle the Lindt varieties, and often leave with enough loot to last us until the forthcoming year.
This year, seeing as I’m not back in Australia grinning like a Cheshire cat with Niki over our post-Easter loot, I thought I’d share a delicious recipe for DIY Easter Eggs which require no baking and are accidentally healthy! I wanted something fun in the centre (let’s not discuss hollow eggs…..fail whale), so opted for a cookie dough twist. Once formed into an egg shape, I gave them a chocolate coating and voila- Healthy No Bake cookie Dough Chocolate Covered eggs!
These Healthy No Bake Cookie Dough Chocolate Covered Eggs may look fancy-schmancy but trust me- They are SO easy to whip and ridiculously healthy too, you could pretty much eat them any time of the day too! The centre ‘cookie dough’ portion is packed with protein, fiber and healthy fats and the exterior is simply melted dairy free chocolate or sugar free chocolate (I’ve only tried this brand over here). Although this may be a little more time consuming that my usual no-bake recipes, the final process is worth it- Cracking the delicious, chocolate exterior into a fudgy cookie dough centre = BLISS! These healthy treats are also suitable for those following a vegan, gluten free, dairy free, sugar free AND paleo lifestyle!
HACK! Impatient like I am? That’s a-ok! Line a large plate with baking paper and place them in the freezer for 10 minutes. While it’s ‘freezing’, start prepping your melted chocolate and once it’s done, remove and start the dipping!
Make these healthy No Bake Cookie Dough Chocolate Covered Eggs and enjoy all things candy eggs 364 days a year.
The other day is your birthday and you should NOT be eating these then.
Healthy No Bake Cookie Dough Chocolate Covered Eggs
Ingredients
Cookie Dough Centre
- 3/4 cup coconut flour Can sub for gluten free oats/oat flour- See notes below*
- 3 scoop Growing Naturals vanilla protein powder** Omit for paleo option
- pinch sea salt
- 1/3 cup nut butter of choice I used smooth cashew butter but peanut/almond works great!
- 3 tablespoon maple syrup optional
- 1/4 cup + dairy free milk of choice***
- Handful of dairy free chocolate chips optional
Chocolate coating
- Dairy free/sugar free/dark chocolate of choice
- sea salt optional
Instructions
- Line a large plate with baking paper and set aside.
- In a small mixing bowl, combine the dry ingredients and mix well.
- Melt your nut butter and maple syrup and pour into the dry mixture. Mix until a crumbly texture remains. If the mixture is completely cool, add the chocolate chips.
- Using a tablespoon at a time, add the dairy free milk of choice until a VERY thick batter is formed. Form into egg shaped bites and place on lined plate. Refrigerate for 30 minutes, or until firm.
- Once firm, melt your chocolate of choice and using two spoons, dip each egg into the mixture until fully coated and place back on the lined plate. Sprinkle with sea salt and allow to firm up before enjoying!
Notes
** For paleo option, add an extra 2 tablespoons of monk fruit or coconut palm sugar
*** You'll most likely need more than 1/4 cup.
These can be kept at room temperature but are best refrigerated and lightly thawed before enjoying!
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In shakes or in baked goods.
In my pancakes
Oh my goodness these look so delicious! I use protein powder in a lot of baking recipes, because I have the world’s BIGGEST sweet tooth, but also need to stay skinny;)
You’ve got to check out the dessert I had this weekend. Chocolate chip cookie dough sandwiched between two chocolate chip cookies. It was AMAZING. I want it every day.
I love to sweeten my oatmeal with protein instead of sugar:)
in the words of Alexis HUMMUSAPIEN –> “these are dreamy”
My favorite way to use protein powder is in smoothies or my morning bowl of oats!
My favorite way to use protein powder is in baked goods.
This recipe has Easter written alllll over it. I’m always scared to bake with protein powder because of the texture. Glad to see someone else will do the dirty work for me!
Haven’t used it before, but sounds like it’s a,aging in all sorts of things so would love to give it a go!
I use plant based protein powder every single day in some way or another… I go through it so quickly. My favorite breakfast combo lately has been 2 scoops protein (currently going through a rice/pea/hemp blend), 2 tablespoons ground flax, 1 cup soy milk, and whatever frozen fruit I have on hand. I make it when I first wake up, then let it sit in the fridge while I get ready for work. When I finally get to dig in, it has thickened up into a delicious slop of goodness!!!
I am boring and just really enjoy a protein smoothie! Thanks for the chance to win. 🙂
I like protein powder in baked goods once in a while. These Easter eggs look yummy — especially with coconut flour, and I have a bag of Lily’s chocolate chips in my fridge.
I make homemade protein bars and use a variety of protein powders for them. ?
I like to add protein powder to pancakes and muffins. I also add it to coffee.