Crispy Easter Nests

Dairy Free
Health score
4%
Crispy Easter Nests
45 min.
8
422kcal

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Get ready to bring a touch of festive flair to your Easter celebrations with these delightful Crispy Easter Nests! Perfect for adding a sweet and whimsical component to your holiday table, these treats are as enjoyable to make as they are to eat. Not only are they dairy-free, making them suitable for various dietary preferences, but they also pack a punch of flavor and texture that will have everyone coming back for seconds.

Imagine the perfect combination of crunchy Rice Krispies, gooey marshmallow fluff, and delicate chocolate chips, all enveloped in a nest-like formation that you can customize with vibrant green coconut and lovely Jordan almonds. Each bite offers a satisfying crunch, met with a sweet, chewy texture, making these nests a perfect snack or side dish for your Easter festivities.

The preparation is simple and fun, allowing you to involve your loved ones in the process, whether it’s dyeing the coconut or shaping the nests themselves. With just 45 minutes of your time, you can create a colorful centerpiece that not only looks charming but also evokes childhood memories of Easter egg hunts and springtime joy. So gather your friends and family, roll up your sleeves, and let’s whip up some Crispy Easter Nests that will surely dazzle both the kids and the adults alike!

Ingredients

  • 24  almonds 
  • 0.5 cup chocolate chips 
  • servings purple gel food coloring green
  • 7.5 oz marshmallow creme 
  • cups rice krispies 
  • 14 oz coconut sweetened

Equipment

  • bowl
  • frying pan
  • toothpicks
  • muffin liners

Directions

  1. Place 1 (14 oz.) bag sweetened flake coconut in a bowl. Use a toothpick to apply and stir in a few drops of green food dye.
  2. Let dry. Melt 1 (5 oz.) jar Marshmallow Fluff in a pan over medium-low heat, stirring, until soft and pliable. Stir in 3 cups Rice Krispies. Stir in 1/2 cup chocolate chips; remove from heat. Arrange 8 paper cupcake liners on a work surface. Mist hands with cooking spray. Gather a small amount of cereal mixture and shape to fit into a cupcake liner.
  3. Add more cereal to make a rim around top.
  4. Let cool. Make 7 more. Fill each nest with a bit of coconut and 3 Jordan almonds.

Nutrition Facts

Calories422kcal
Protein2.63%
Fat38.37%
Carbs59%

Properties

Glycemic Index
1.25
Glycemic Load
0.03
Inflammation Score
-6
Nutrition Score
11.386086982229%

Flavonoids

Cyanidin
0.07mg
Catechin
0.04mg
Epigallocatechin
0.08mg
Epicatechin
0.02mg
Eriodictyol
0.01mg
Naringenin
0.01mg
Isorhamnetin
0.08mg
Kaempferol
0.01mg
Quercetin
0.01mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:421.71kcal
21.09%
Fat:18.82g
28.95%
Saturated Fat:15.27g
95.43%
Carbohydrates:65.1g
21.7%
Net Carbohydrates:59.77g
21.73%
Sugar:42.2g
46.89%
Cholesterol:0mg
0%
Sodium:196.76mg
8.55%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:2.9g
5.8%
Manganese:0.68mg
34.04%
Vitamin E:3.56mg
23.74%
Iron:4.05mg
22.51%
Fiber:5.33g
21.31%
Folate:66.86µg
16.71%
Selenium:10.17µg
14.53%
Vitamin A:698.49IU
13.97%
Vitamin B1:0.2mg
13.3%
Vitamin B6:0.27mg
13.29%
Vitamin B12:0.76µg
12.65%
Vitamin B3:2.34mg
11.72%
Vitamin B2:0.18mg
10.42%
Copper:0.2mg
9.84%
Magnesium:36.24mg
9.06%
Vitamin C:6.65mg
8.06%
Phosphorus:77.17mg
7.72%
Potassium:246.36mg
7.04%
Vitamin D:0.65µg
4.34%
Zinc:0.59mg
3.95%
Calcium:22.09mg
2.21%
Vitamin B5:0.15mg
1.47%
Source:My Recipes