The Brightside - Easter Chocolate Crackle Bowls by Shelley McKenzie

In our latest Brightside, Shelley McKenzie (@shelleymckenzie_naturopath) brings us a nourishing twist on 

an Easter classic. 

Easter and chocolate go hand in hand — and this little treat keeps the magic while adding a boost of goodness. These Chocolate Easter Egg Baskets are fun, crunchy, kid‑friendly and perfect for slow Easter afternoons or gifting mini eggs in a cute homemade basket.

Nourishing Chocolate Easter Egg Baskets

A fun, balanced Easter treat for little tummies (and big ones too!)

I love letting my kids fully enjoy the magic of Easter — chocolate and all. But where I can add a little nourishment to help support blood sugar balance and fullness, I absolutely will. These chocolate egg baskets are the perfect mix of fun, crunch and nourishment.

Ingredients

1. Melt the chocolate 

Break the chocolate into pieces and place into a heatproof bowl. Sit the bowl over a small saucepan of gently simmering water (making sure the bowl doesn’t touch the water). Stir until fully melted and smooth. 

2. Add nourishment 

Stir through the peanut butter until well combined. This adds healthy fats and protein, helping to slow the release of sugar into the bloodstream and support more stable energy levels. 

3. Add crunch + protein 

Fold through the soy protein crisps. These give a delicious texture while boosting the protein content to help support growing bodies and fullness. 

4. Create your baskets 

Spoon the mixture onto a baking paper lined tray. Using the back of the spoon, gently shape into small nest or basket shapes, leaving a little space in the centre. Set Place in the fridge for around 30 minutes, or until firm. 

5. Decorate + enjoy 

Add mini Easter eggs to the centre of each basket before serving.

 Storage 

 Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 1 week (if they last that long!). 

 Nutritionist tip: 

Pairing chocolate with protein and healthy fats is a simple way to support blood sugar balance, energy and satiety — especially helpful during sugar-filled celebrations like Easter.

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