Description
Easter Nests are delightful chocolatey treats that evoke childhood memories of festive egg hunts and sweet surprises. This easy recipe combines melted chocolate, crunchy cereal, and colorful candy eggs to create charming edible nests perfect for sharing with family and friends. Whether you’re hosting a spring gathering or simply indulging in a sweet treat, these Easter Nests will bring joy to every occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup semisweet chocolate chips
- 2 cups shredded wheat cereal
- 1 cup toasted coconut flakes
- 1 cup colorful candy eggs (jelly beans or chocolate eggs)
Instructions
- Melt the chocolate chips in a microwave-safe bowl, heating in 30-second increments until smooth.
- Mix the shredded wheat cereal into the melted chocolate until well coated.
- Spoon the mixture onto parchment paper, forming small nests with an indentation for candy.
- Refrigerate for 30 minutes to set.
- Fill each nest with colorful candy eggs and serve on a platter.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 nests (50g)
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 45mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg