Cookie Dough Easter Eggs

The Spring season and Easter are a time of renewal, celebration, and of course, sweet treats. However, if you’re following The Myers Way®, AIP diet, or simply looking for a healthier alternative to traditional desserts, you don’t have to miss out on the fun. These Cookie Dough Easter Eggs are a delicious, gluten free, dairy free twist on classic chocolate coated treat. They are packed with gut friendly ingredients and a generous boost of protein from AMMD™’s Double Chocolate Paleo Protein.

Whether you’re making a batch for your kids’ Easter baskets or treating yourself to a clean dessert, this recipe is a win-win. It's still rich and decadent without the refined sugars, gluten, or dairy found in traditional cookie dough or chocolate covered Easter eggs.

Many popular sweets around this time of year are filled with sugar, milk chocolate, food dyes, and other inflammatory ingredients. That's why I created this recipe—to provide a nourishing alternative that satisfies your sweet tooth and supports your health. My gluten free cookie dough eggs are made with clean, nutrient dense ingredients. This includes tigernut butter, almond flour, coconut flour, and Double Chocolate Paleo Protein. These Cookie Dough Easter Eggs truly deliver all the flavor and texture you crave without the triggering effects of inflammatory foods.

Gluten Free Cookie Dough

The secrets in the dough! Traditional cookie dough is made with all-purpose flour, butter, and sugar. These three ingredients can wreak havoc on your gut. Instead, I love incorporating Tigernut butter into my recipes because it adds a creamy texture that is nut-free and packed with fiber and prebiotics.

Additionally, Almond flour and coconut flour are excellent choices for grain and gluten free flour alternatives. They provide that soft, cookie dough-like texture without the addition of gluten. If you’re closely following AIP, you can swap the almond flour for cassava flour.

Adding coconut butter and coconut oil provides a serving of healthy fats and gives the dough its rich, decadence. Together, these ingredients create a cookie dough that’s not only satiating but also nourishing and safe for those with food sensitivities.

Tigernut Butter Benefits

Despite the name, do not be fooled! Tigernuts are not actually nuts. They’re small root vegetables rich in resistant starch, a type of prebiotic fiber that feeds the beneficial bacteria in your gut. The list of tigernut benefits is quite impressive. These small tubers contain minerals such as zinc, phosphorus, and calcium. Your body uses these to help balance fluids in the body and maintain strong bone structure. The insoluble fiber in tigernuts also encourages healthy digestion, as well as blood pressure.

Tigernut butter is an ideal base for gluten free cookie dough or any AIP dessert because it’s naturally sweet, creamy, and nut-free. This makes them the perfect gut friendly option that also promotes a healthy inflammatory response. Adding tigernuts to your desserts is an excellent choice if you’re following the 4R’s or simply looking to add more nutrient dense foods to your diet.

Double Chocolate Protein Powder

Not all chocolate coated treats support healthy joints, skin, and energy production. Adding chocolate protein powder to the gluten free cookie dough not only enriches the flavor, but it also adds a nutritional boost as well!

Protein is the unsung hero of health and vitality. Your cells use protein for metabolism, replication, and repair. It plays a role in nearly every chemical reaction in your body. As you age, you lose muscle mass. This can lead to increased risk for injury and mortality. Adding chocolate protein powder supports healthy muscle mass and strength. It also encourages tissue regeneration, which slows down as you age.

Getting enough quality protein can be a challenge in today’s world. AMMD™’s Double Chocolate Paleo Protein powder makes it easier with 21 grams of protein in every scoop! Made using grass-fed, pasture-raised beef collagen, you get the purest and richest protein to support your gut, skin, and muscles.

What many people fail to realize is that some protein powder molecules are too complex. This makes it hard for the gut to break down and digest. This hydrolyzed formula maximizes digestion and absorption. You get superior nutrition and flavor in every scoop!

Chocolate Covered Easter Eggs

What would a cookie dough Easter egg be without its chocolate shell? Instead of using traditional milk chocolate, which often contains dairy, soy, and refined sugar, I use vegan chocolate chips melted with a touch of coconut oil. This creates a silky-smooth, dairy free coating that hardens beautifully when chilled. A sprinkle of flaky sea salt on top enhances the flavor and adds a touch of minerals.

How To Make Cookie Dough Easter Eggs

To get started making the Cookie Dough Easter Eggs, you’ll want to first prepare the gluten free cookie dough.

In a large bowl, you’ll combine tigernut butter, Double Chocolate Paleo Protein, almond flour, coconut flour, coconut butter, coconut oil, vanilla extract, and a pinch of sea salt. Stir until a thick, smooth dough forms. Gently fold in cocoa nibs for a chocolatey crunch.

Using a small ice cream scooper or spoon, shape the dough into oval “eggs” and place them on a chlorine-free parchment-lines baking sheet. Chill in the fridge for about 30 minutes, or until firm.

While the dough chills, melt vegan chocolate chips with a touch of coconut oil using a double boiler. Once the cookie dough eggs are firm, dip each one into the melted chocolate, ensuring a smooth, even coating. Use a fork to lift them out and return to the parchment paper. Sprinkle with flaky sea salt before the chocolate sets.

Refrigerate the Cookie Dough Easter Eggs again for 15–20 minutes until the chocolate coating hardens. That’s it! You’ve got the perfect chocolate covered Easter eggs that are every bit as delicious as they are nourishing.

If you’re looking for another delicious dessert idea featuring AMMD™’s Double Chocolate Paleo Protein, try my Gluten Free Churros!