This homemade coconut cream eggs recipe is covered with chocolate, and makes a perfect dairy free Easter dessert! They are paleo and vegan, with a delicious flavor and texture.
I love making homemade versions of my favorite candy bars, especially if they are way easier and healthier. These paleo and vegan coconut cream eggs remind me of Bounty Bars or Mounds, with their chewy coconut center surrounded by chocolate. They are the perfect Easter dessert that are gluten free and dairy free, and they come together so quickly too!
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Coconut Cream Eggs Recipe
There are just 6 ingredients in these chocolate covered coconut eggs and they are also a no-bake dessert! So simple to make and easy, you can even get your kids involved. The shredded coconut cream filling is combined and shaped into flattened eggs, then coated with melted chocolate. They are ready to enjoy once the chocolate is set. The texture is creamy with yummy bites of coconut, and there’s also a bit of crunch from the outer layer. Tastes so yummy and addicting!
Ingredients in Coconut Easter Eggs Recipe
- shredded coconut: Make sure to use unsweetened shredded coconut like this. Otherwise, you’ll have to adjust the sweetness level.
- maple syrup
- coconut butter
- coconut flour: You can also substitute with 1/4 cup almond flour if you don’t have coconut flour on hand.
- chocolate chips: Any chocolate chips you like are fine – I prefer dark chocolate. For paleo and vegan coconut cream eggs, I like to use these vegan chocolate chips.
- vanilla extract
I also like to add sprinkles on top for a festiveI also like to add sprinkles on top for a festive look of Easter candy, but this is totally optional!
How to Make Coconut Filled Easter Eggs
- Line a baking sheet or a large plate with parchment paper.
- In a food processor, add shredded coconut, maple syrup, coconut butter, and coconut flour. Pulse until combined evenly.
- Shape the coconut mixture into 12 flat egg shapes, then lay them out on parchment paper.
- Freeze for 10-15 minutes.
- Use a microwave or a double boiler to melt chocolate chips until smooth and creamy. Stir in vanilla extract.
- Dip each egg in chocolate to coat on all sides – I like to use a fork to do this. Let excess chocolate drip down, then place back on the parchment paper.
- Freeze for 5 minutes until set.
- If you want – drizzle remaining chocolate over each egg for a fun design, then add sprinkles on top. Freeze again to set.
- Enjoy! Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge.
Frequently Asked Questions
There are several options these days and I’ve used these and these before. Both work great!
Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days.
Yes! You can freeze them for up to 3 months in an airtight container.
If you enjoyed this homemade candy, you might also like…
- Chocolate Drizzled Paleo Coconut Macaroons
- Homemade Twix Bars Recipe (Paleo, Vegan)
- Vegan No Bake Snickers Bars (Paleo Option)
- Chocolate Toasted Coconut Butter (Paleo, Whole30, Vegan, AIP, Keto)
- 2 Ingredient Chocolate Fudge (Paleo, Vegan, Keto)
Coconut Cream Eggs (Vegan, Paleo) – Yummy Dairy Free Easter Treat!
Ingredients
- 1½ cup unsweetened shredded coconut
- 1/2 cup maple syrup
- 1/2 cup coconut butter
- 2 tbsp coconut flour
- 1 cup chocolate chips
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
- Optional: sprinkles
Instructions
- Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Combine shredded coconut, maple syrup, coconut butter, and coconut flour in a food processor. Pulse until combined evenly.
- Use your hands to shape the coconut mixture into 12 flat eggs, then lay them out on parchment paper.
- Freeze for 10-15 minutes.
- Melt chocolate chips in the microwave or a double boiler until smooth and creamy. Stir in vanilla extract.
- Remove the coconut eggs from the freezer, then dip each egg in chocolate to coat on all sides. Place back on the parchment paper.
- Freeze for 5 minutes until set.
- Optional: Drizzle remaining chocolate over each egg for design, then add sprinkles on top. Freeze again to set.
- Enjoy! Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge.
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