Do I Have to Use Natural Colorings?

Not at all! You can make a healthy plain version of a regular "Bounty Bar" with just the coconut filling. Simply omit the added natural food coloring for a healthy no-bake treat! In addition, if you didn't have or didn't want to buy four different colors, you could make the eggs with just one or two colors.

What Can I Use the Leftover Superfoods For?

You may be hesitant to splurge to buy the four suggested superfoods to use as a natural food coloring for this recipe, but don't worry...you can use the rest of the contents for other recipes! Here are some things you can use the leftover superfoods for: 1. Add to smoothies 2. Add to overnight oats or oatmeal 3. Add to chia pudding like my Dragon Fruit Chia Pudding 4. Add to homemade vegan ice cream like my Superfood Ice Cream 5. Add to vegan cheesecakes like my Spirulina Cheesecake . 5. Use as a natural food coloring like my Gluten-Free Vegan Iced Cut-Out Cookies

Can I Make These Without an Egg Mold?

Yes! If you don't have an egg mold, you can mold the eggs by hand and follow these instructions: 1. Follow the regular instructions from Step 2 - Step 5 above. 2. Instead of placing the coconut mixture into the egg molds, squeeze about (1) tablespoon at a time in your fist to make it tight and compact, then use your fingertips to form it into an egg shape. 3. Place them onto a cookie sheet lined with parchment paper. 4. Transfer the cookie sheet to the freezer to firm for approximately 15-30 minutes, or until firm. 5. Melt the chocolate according to Step 1. 6. Remove the coconut eggs from the freezer and dip them into the melted chocolate, making sure they are completely covered. 7. Return the coconut eggs back to the freezer for approximately 15-30 minutes, or until the chocolate hardens.

How Can I Keep This Recipe 100% Raw?

Instead of using semi-sweet chocolate chips, you can make raw homemade chocolate using this recipe .

Are These the Same as "Bounty Bars" or "Mounds" Bars?

Yes, except this is a healthy, plant-based + gluten-free version. For example, ingredients for the classic store-bought "Bounty Bars" are: Sugar, Grated Coconut (21%), Glucose Syrup, Cocoa Mass, Cocoa Butter, Emulsifiers (Mono and Diglycerides of Fatty Acids, E442, Soy Lecithin), Skimmed Powdered Milk Powder, Butter Oil, Humectant (Glycerol, Lactose, Demineralized Whey Powder), Salt, Flavors. And the ingredient list for the American version "Mounds Bars": Corn Syrup, Semi-Sweet Chocolate (Chocolate, Sugar, Milk Fat, Lecithin, Polyglycerol Polyricinoleate, Vanillin [Artificial Flavor], Milk), Coconut, Sugar, Contains 2% or Less of: Salt, Hydrolyzed Milk Protein, Sodium Metabisulfite (To Maintain Freshness).

How to Store the Coconut Eggs?

You will need to store the coconut eggs in the refrigerator or freezer until ready to serve because they will get soft and lose their shape if left out at room temperature. Store them in an air-tight BPA-free container for up to 2-4 weeks to enjoy as a quick treat.

Gluten-Free Vegan Naturally Colored Coconut Eggs

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Published: Apr 7, 2020 · Last Updated: Jun 6, 2026 by Karielyn Tillman · This post may contain affiliate links · 2 Comments

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