When it comes to making your own Easter treats, you might want something quick, simple and a little bit healthier, but still effective – which is where this recipe comes in. Homemade little eggs combining a layer of creamy peanut butter fudge with a nutty carob base to provide irresistible, indulgent bites in every mouthful. Make up to 1 week ahead and keep them in the fridge ready to grab when your sweet tooth is calling (during Easter or whenever!).
I was kindly gifted with some amazing products thanks to Buy Wholefoods Online who I’ve worked with before; family run whole foods company based in Kent started by two cousins who had a passion for organic, whole, healthy foods with a dream to make them easily accessible and more affordable to customers. In this recipe I’ve featured some products from the delivery with a link to buy them yourself if you fancy trying them out, I’d definitely recommend the brand for choice, quality and service.
Anyway back to the recipe – here goes!
Ingredients:
For the chocolate base –
- 200g cashew nuts
- 3 tablespoons raw honey or maple syrup
- 2 tablespoons carob powder [can use cacao or cocoa]
- ½ teaspoon Ceylon cinnamon
For the peanut butter top –
- 3 tablespoons smooth peanut butter (I used Pics)
- 2 tablespoons coconut oil (I used The Coconut Company)
- 3 tablespoons raw honey or maple syrup
- Drizzle of dark chocolate and cacao nibs, to decorate
Get making!
- First make the peanut butter layer: Place the ingredients in a pan and gently melt, then pour into small Easter egg silicone moulds to fill halfway. Freeze for 10 minutes.
- Meanwhile place the cashews into a blender or food processor (I use my Ninja Kitchen) and blitz to grind down. Add the remaining ingredients and blend well to form a sticky flapjack mixture.
- Divide into 6 pieces (or however many egg moulds you have) and flatten with your hands. Place over each peanut butter layer and press down gently so it sits on top.
- Freeze for 30 minutes – then pop out, drizzle with dark chocolate and scatter over cacao nibs, keep in the fridge and enjoy when you want!
