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Chocolate Birds’ Nests ~ an easy no bake treat

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Chocolate Birds' Nests - Easy no cook treats made with only 5 ingredients for your spring party or Easter family gathering www.savingdessert.com

Chocolate Birds’ Nest – Easy no cook treats made with only 5 ingredients for your spring party or Easter family gathering.

I’m not going to tell any fibs here.  We don’t have any young children in our home, nor do we have any grandchildren.  Who did we make these for?  The firemen of course!  I love making Easter goodies and these are the easiest, cutest little treats!  They are so simple, and just slightly messy, but the children in your life will enjoy making these no-cook nests for Easter or just to celebrate springtime!
Chocolate Birds' Nests - Easy no cook treats made with only 5 ingredients for your spring party or Easter family gathering www.savingdessert.com
5 ingredients!  That’s all you need.  I divided this recipe and made half in white chocolate and the other half in milk chocolate.   In addition to the chocolate, you’ll need butter, coconut, Shredded Wheat cereal and pastel-colored, sugar coated chocolate eggs.
Chocolate Birds' Nests - Easy no cook treats made with only 5 ingredients for your spring party or Easter family gathering www.savingdessert.com
Somebunny needs a treat!
Chocolate Birds' Nests - Easy no cook treats made with only 5 ingredients for your spring party or Easter family gathering www.savingdessert.com
Check the package of chocolate to see what it recommends to melt the chips or bars.  I microwaved some Ghirardelli chocolate chips with 2 tablespoon unsalted butter.  When using the microwave method, reduce power to 50% and start with a 30 second interval.  Add 10-15 seconds between stirring until the chocolate is melted and smooth.
Chocolate Birds' Nests - Easy no cook treats made with only 5 ingredients for your spring party or Easter family gathering www.savingdessert.com
Using your fingers (or little helper fingers if you’ve got ’em) crumble the Shredded Wheat into the melted chocolate.   Add 1/4 cup unsweetened coconut.  You may use sweetened coconut but start with a smaller amount and taste to ensure it’s not overly sweet.  Omit coconut all together if you don’t like the taste.
Chocolate Birds' Nests - Easy no cook treats made with only 5 ingredients for your spring party or Easter family gathering www.savingdessert.com
Stir with a spoon to combine.  I found using my (clean) fingers for this part was easier.  Coat the cereal with the chocolate taking care not to crush the Shredded Wheat.
Chocolate Birds' Nests - Easy no cook treats made with only 5 ingredients for your spring party or Easter family gathering www.savingdessert.com
Fill 12 cupcake liners with the mixture.  Using the back of a spoon or your chocolate coated fingers, press the mixture down gently and make a slight indentation in the center.
Chocolate Birds' Nests - Easy no cook treats made with only 5 ingredients for your spring party or Easter family gathering www.savingdessert.com
Tuck three eggs into each nest and allow them to rest for at least 2 hours.
Chocolate Birds' Nests - Easy no cook treats made with only 5 ingredients for your spring party or Easter family gathering www.savingdessert.com
I also tried this with Ghirardelli White Chocolate.
Chocolate Birds' Nests - Easy no cook treats made with only 5 ingredients for your spring party or Easter family gathering www.savingdessert.com
Both versions were a big hit at the Fire hall.
Chocolate Birds' Nests - Easy no cook treats made with only 5 ingredients for your spring party or Easter family gathering www.savingdessert.com
Aren’t these just adorable?
Chocolate Birds' Nests - Easy no cook treats made with only 5 ingredients for your spring party or Easter family gathering www.savingdessert.com
I found these cute little cup cake liners and couldn’t resist.
Chocolate Birds' Nests - Easy no cook treats made with only 5 ingredients for your spring party or Easter family gathering www.savingdessert.com
I also played with the Easter Egg cookies I made around St. Patrick’s Day.  I froze the Sugar Cookie dough and iced them in Easter pastel colors.  These were also gone very quickly devoured by some manly men hanging out at the Fire hall where my son Patrick is a Lieutenant.
Chocolate Birds' Nests - Easy no cook treats made with only 5 ingredients for your spring party or Easter family gathering www.savingdessert.com
The nests are easily removed from the paper cups after resting for 2 hours.
Chocolate Birds' Nests - Easy no cook treats made with only 5 ingredients for your spring party or Easter family gathering www.savingdessert.com
We were having such fun taking pictures, we just couldn’t stop!
Chocolate Birds' Nests - Easy no cook treats made with only 5 ingredients for your spring party or Easter family gathering www.savingdessert.com
This recipe made 12 nests.
Chocolate Birds' Nests - Easy no cook treats made with only 5 ingredients for your spring party or Easter family gathering www.savingdessert.com
I think the white chocolate is a bit sweeter than the milk chocolate.
Chocolate Birds' Nests - Easy no cook treats made with only 5 ingredients for your spring party or Easter family gathering www.savingdessert.com
Chocolate Birds' Nests - Easy no cook treats made with only 5 ingredients for your spring party or Easter family gathering www.savingdessert.com
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Chocolate Birds' Nests - Easy no cook treats made with only 5 ingredients for your spring party or Easter family gathering www.savingdessert.com
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Chocolate Birds' Nests

Prep Time: 15 mins
Cook Time: 5 mins
Total Time: 20 mins
Yield: 12 nests
Course: Dessert
Author: Tricia
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A fun Easter treat the kids can make!

Ingredients

  • 7 ounces milk chocolate (good quality such as Ghirardelli)
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, diced
  • 3 ½ ounces about 4 biscuits Shredded Wheat cereal
  • ¼ cup unsweetened coconut
  • 36 small, sugar-coated chocolate eggs, pastel-colored

Instructions

  • Line a muffin pan with 12 decorative cup cake liners.  Place the chocolate and butter in a bowl and microwave on 50% power for 30 seconds.  Stir and microwave in 10-15 second intervals until completely melted and smooth.  Do not overcook.  
  • Using your fingers, crumble the Shredded Wheat into the melted chocolate and add the shredded coconut. Stir to coat using a spatula or your hands. 
  • Divide the mixture into the 12 cupcake liners. Press gently with the back of a spoon and make a small indention in the center. Tuck three candy eggs into each nest. Allow the nests to rest for 2 hours before serving!

Recipe Notes

  • (inspired by a recipe in The Ultimate Cookie Book)
Nutrition information is calculated using an ingredient database and should be considered an estimate. When multiple ingredient alternatives are given, the first listed is calculated for nutrition. Garnishes and optional ingredients are not included.

Nutrition

Calories: 156kcal | Carbohydrates: 19g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 10g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 5mg | Sodium: 6mg | Potassium: 89mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 10g | Vitamin A: 66IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 15mg | Iron: 1mg
Thanks so much for stopping by!  And never assume people are too old for cute little treats 🙂
Tricia

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7 Comments

  1. Gerlinde says

    March 24, 2018 at 9:55 am

    This is a wonderful project to do with children . Happy Easter ????????!

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  2. Pastor Ken says

    April 15, 2014 at 11:07 pm

    Our family used All-Bran back in the '60s & following. Keeps things regular, too.<br />

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  3. Julia says

    April 22, 2013 at 7:57 pm

    These look so cute and delicious! I'm definitely making them for my nieces and nephews this weekend! Thanks!

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  4. Inside a British Mum's Kitchen says

    March 8, 2013 at 6:50 pm

    that is the best use of shredding wheat I've ever come across! They are SO pretty!<br />Mary x

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  5. A SPICY PERSPECTIVE says

    April 15, 2011 at 3:55 am

    Super cute! I'm sure they taste fantastic. 🙂

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  6. Hungry Jenny says

    April 14, 2011 at 8:59 pm

    Oh man, I LOVE these, always brings back memories. And you've just given me an idea about trying this out as a form of pie crust…!<br /><br />Hungry Jenny x

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  7. Sarah @ The Smart Kitchen says

    April 13, 2011 at 12:52 pm

    I am not a small child, and I would LOVE to eat those. [In fact, I wish I had one right now. Clearly the best use of Shredded Wheat I've ever seen.]

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