Easter Birds Nests Peanut Butter Free
Celebrate spring with these delightful Easter Bird's Nests that are entirely peanut butter-free, making them a perfect allergy-friendly treat for holiday festivities! These chocolatey, no-bake creations combine the gooey goodness of melted marshmallows with crispy rice cereal for a satisfying crunch. Enhanced with semi-sweet chocolate and the optional addition of shredded coconut for a hint of texture, these nests are as fun to make as they are to eat. Topped with colorful candy eggs, they resemble charming miniature bird nests, adding a whimsical touch to your Easter dessert table. Ready in just 15 minutes with minimal effort, this recipe is ideal for making with kids and is guaranteed to be a crowd-pleaser. Perfect for Easter celebrations, springtime parties, or as a sweet homemade gift, these nests are not only cute but also deliciously irresistible!
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Ingredients
- 3 tablespoons Butter
- 3 cups Mini marshmallows
- 1 cup Semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 4 cups Crispy rice cereal
- 1 cup Shredded coconut (optional, for texture)
- 30 pieces Candy eggs (e.g., chocolate mini eggs or jelly beans)
Directions
Step 1
Line a large baking sheet with parchment or wax paper and set aside.
Step 2
In a large microwave-safe bowl, melt the butter and mini marshmallows together. Microwave in 30-second intervals, stirring between each session, until smooth and fully melted.
Step 3
Add the chocolate chips to the hot marshmallow mixture and stir until the chocolate is fully melted and combined.
Step 4
Gently fold in the crispy rice cereal (and shredded coconut, if using) until fully coated with the chocolate-marshmallow mixture.
Step 5
Using a spoon or clean hands, form the mixture into small 'nests' (about 2–3 tablespoons of the mixture per nest). Place them on the prepared baking sheet.
Step 6
While the nests are still slightly warm, press 2–3 candy eggs into the center of each nest.
Step 7
Let the nests cool at room temperature for about 1 hour, or until fully set.
Step 8
Once set, serve and enjoy! These can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (1052g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 4305.4 |
| Total Fat 126.4g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 79.0g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 1.1g | |
| Cholesterol 98.7mg | 0% |
| Sodium 3425.1mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 777.4g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 18.8g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 293.9g | |
| Protein 48.7g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 6.7IU | 0% |
| Calcium 49.8mg | 0% |
| Iron 63.0mg | 0% |
| Potassium 769.7mg | 0% |
Source of Calories