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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Recipe Information
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)
Instructions
Line a large baking sheet with parchment or wax paper and set aside.
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.
Add the chocolate chips to the hot marshmallow mixture and stir until the chocolate is fully melted and combined.
Gently fold in the crispy rice cereal (and shredded coconut, if using) until fully coated with the chocolate-marshmallow mixture.
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.
While the nests are still slightly warm, press 2–3 candy eggs into the center of each nest.
Let the nests cool at room temperature for about 1 hour, or until fully set.
Once set, serve and enjoy! These can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
4305 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 126.4 g | 162% | |
| Saturated Fat | 79.0 g | 395% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.1 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 99 mg | 33% | |
| Sodium | 3425 mg | 149% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 777.4 g | 283% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 18.8 g | 67% | |
| Total Sugars | 293.9 g | ||
| Protein | 48.7 g | 97% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.2 mcg | 1% | |
| Calcium | 50 mg | 4% | |
| Iron | 63.0 mg | 350% | |
| Potassium | 770 mg | 16% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
