Description
These No-Bake Chocolate Bird Nests are a fun and easy way to celebrate spring and Easter! Made with Rice Krispies, peanut butter, and melted chocolate, these edible nests are topped with Cadbury mini eggs, creating a delightful and festive treat. Whether for Easter or a springtime celebration, these chocolate bird nests will be a hit with both kids and adults!
Ingredients
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- 3 cups cocoa Rice Krispies
- 1 cup peanut butter
- 1 cup milk chocolate chips
- 36 Cadbury mini eggs
Instructions
- In a microwave-safe bowl, melt the chocolate chips in 30-second intervals on low power, stirring in between each interval until fully melted.
- Stir together the peanut butter and melted chocolate.
- Pour the chocolate and peanut butter mixture over the Rice Krispies and stir until the cereal is fully coated.
- Grease a 12-count muffin tin with butter or cooking spray.
- Scoop the mixture evenly into the muffin tin, ensuring the cups are full.
- Use a round measuring spoon to slightly hollow out the center of each nest.
- Place the muffin tin in the fridge or freezer to harden the nests.
- Once the nests are hardened, place three Cadbury mini eggs in the center of each nest.
- Let set and enjoy!
Notes
- You can make these nests ahead of time and store them in the fridge for up to a week.
- If you don’t have Cadbury mini eggs, you can substitute with any small chocolate eggs or candies.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 Nest (approx.)
- Calories: 180 kcal
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 80mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 5mg