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    Hungry Healthy Happy » Recipes » Easter

    Easter Nests

    Published: Feb 2, 2022 · Modified: Mar 17, 2022 by Dannii · This post may contain affiliate links · 10 Comments

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    Diet: Vegetarian
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    These easy 6 ingredient Easter Nests are a fun Easter treat for kids to make. Crunchy nests made from chocolate, butter, syrup and Shredded Wheat and topped with mini eggs or your favourite Easter chocolate. They take just a few minutes to make and then left to set in the fridge.

    A six hold muffin tin with chocolate nests and mini eggs in them.

    These Easter Nests look SO good, you would never guess how easy they are to make. Just melt the chocolate, syrup and butter together and stir in the crushed Shredded Wheat. It's that simple! You can then take the nests to the next level by adding some mini chocolate eggs to make them look like real nests.

    If you are looking for something easy and seasonal to make with kids this Easter, then these Easter Nests are perfect. If you have made Rice Krispie or Cornflake cakes before, then this is pretty similar but we used Shredded Wheat to make them more nest like.

    If you are looking for more Easter treats then why not try our Mini Egg Cookies, Mini Egg Fudge or Easter Rocky Road?

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    • Ingredients needed
    • How to make Easter Nests - Step by step
    • Why should you try it?
    • What are Easter Nests
    • Variations
    • Serving suggestions
    • Storage
    • Frequently Asked Questions
    • Extra tips
    • More chocolate recipes
    • Recipe
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    Ingredients needed

    • Chocolate - We used milk chocolate, but you could use a mixture of milk and dark chocolate if you prefer. Try to use the best quality chocolate you can, as it really is the main flavour.
    • Mars bar - We added this in for something a little extra. You have to be really careful to melt it low and slow and it does make the mixture a little thicker, but we love the extra flavour.
    • Golden syrup - This makes it extra sweet, however if you can't find it then leave this and the butter out too, and just use the chocolate.
    • Butter - We used unsalted butter.
    • Shredded Wheat - These are crushed up to make the nests. You could use Rice Krispies or Cornflakes instead.
    • Mini eggs - These are the topping to make them look like a real nest. You can use any mini Easter chocolates though.

    A full ingredients list with measurements is in the recipe card below.

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    How to make Easter Nests - Step by step

    One: In a large bowl melt the chocolate, Mars Bar, butter and golden syrup.

    A glass bowl containing melted chocolate and a wooden spoon.

    Two: Stir in the crushed Shredded Wheat.

    Crushed shredded wheat added to the bowl.

    Three: Divide between six muffin cases, forming into a nest shape.

    The chocolate shredded wheat pressed into six muffin cases.

    Four: Fill with mini eggs.

    Mini eggs added to the nests.

    Why should you try it?

    • Easter fun - This is a really fun and easy activity for kids to do at Easter. They will love licking the bowl after too!
    • Minimal ingredients - Only 6 ingredients are needed to make these Easter nests and there is nothing unusual, so you might even have all the ingredients already.
    • Quick and easy - These are so easy to make! Just melt the chocolate, syrup and butter and stir in the Shredded Wheat. After that, you just need to let them set.

    What are Easter Nests

    These are chocolate and cereal nests topped with chocolate eggs made to look like a birds next. We melted milk chocolate, Mars bar, golden syrup and butter together and then mixed in crushed Shredded Wheat to look like a nest. It is put in cupcake cases and topped with eggs for a fun Easter treat.

    Variations

    We used crushed up Shredded Wheat to make these look more nest like, however other cereal will work too. You could use Coco Pops, Rice Krispies or Cornflakes and it's a great way to use up whatever cereal you have left.

    We used milk chocolate in this, however you could use a mixture of milk and dark chocolate, which would have a more intense flavour. You could leave out the Mars bar too if you prefer. We wouldn't recommend using white chocolate for these Easter nests, however if you do then use just white chocolate and leave out the butter and syrup as they don't mix well with the white chocolate.

    We topped ours with mini eggs because they are so bright and make these nests look really fun. Plus, they are amazing! But, you could top them with any Easter chocolates like mini cream eggs or mini Oreo eggs. You don't even have to use chocolate eggs - you could shape your own eggs out of fondant icing or add some edible chicks.

    Two chocolate easter nests topped with mini eggs.

    Serving suggestions

    These are pretty big, so we wouldn't serve it with anything else to eat, maybe some fruit on the side to lighten it all up a little. However, we do love a hot drink or smoothie to go with one of these for an afternoon pick-me-up. Why not try one of these:

    • Hot Chocolate Spoons
    • Chai Tea Latte
    • Banana Milk
    • Cinnamon Coffee
    • Apple Pie Smoothie
    • Slow Cooker Hot Chocolate
    • Cinnamon Mocha

    Storage

    You can store these in an air tight container in the fridge for up to a week. They are best eaten within 3 days though, and that is never a problem in our house. You could adjust the measurements if you wanted to make a smaller batch.

    These Easter nests are not suitable for freezing.

    Six different coloured muffin cases each containing a chocolate nest.

    Frequently Asked Questions

    Can I use just chocolate to make Easter Nests?

    Yes, if you wanted a very basic version of this then you could just melt chocolate and mix the crushed cereal in to it. It would be much harder though, as the butter and syrup softens it all up a little.

    Why has my chocolate mixture split?

    This can happen when you melt everything together at the same time. To avoid this, melt the butter and golden syrup together first and then melt the chocolate into it.

    Are Easter nests gluten free?

    If you use gluten free cereal and make sure there is no cross contamination then these can be gluten free.

    Why are my Easter nests so hard?

    If you pack these down too hard in to the cupcakes cases, then they can be too chewy. Try to make sure they are loosely pushed in.

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    Extra tips

    • We used the mixture to make 6 big Easter nests, but you could make 12 smaller ones if you prefer.
    • You don't have to put them into cupcake cases. You could use an ice cream scoop and scoop them onto a lined baking tray and put them in the fridge like this. They will look a bit more rustic like real birds nest like this.
    • We used milk chocolate, but you would use a mixture of milk and dark chocolate.
    • We melted everything together in a bowl, however if you wanted to avoid splitting then melt the butter and syrup first and then melt the chocolate into that.
    • Try not to pack the nests down too much as they will be too chewy.

    More chocolate recipes

    • Nutella Puff Pastry Christmas Tree
    • No-Bake Chocolate and Peanut Butter Oat Squares
    • Mint Chocolate Dessert
    • Chocolate Pie

    If you’ve tried these chocolate Easter nests, or any other recipe on the blog, then let us know how you got on in the comments below - we love hearing from you!
    Tag us in your creations on Instagram @hungryhealthyhappy - we love sharing photos when people make our recipes. You can use the hashtag #hungryhealthyhappy too.

    Recipe

    Easter nests in a six hole muffin tray.

    Easter Nests

    These easy 6 ingredient Easter Nests are a fun Easter treat for kids to make. Crunchy chocolate nests that take just a few minutes to make.
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    Vegetarian
    5 from 12 votes
    Author: Dannii
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    Course: Dessert
    Cuisine: British, Middle Eastern
    Prep Time: 5 minutes
    Cook Time: 5 minutes
    Refrigeration time: 1 hour
    Total Time: 1 hour 10 minutes
    Allergens:
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    Dairy
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    Servings: 6
    Calories: 371kcal
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    Ingredients

    UK Metric Measures - US Customary Measures
    • 175 g Chocolate - milk; broken into pieces
    • 1 Mars bar - broken
    • 1 tablespoon Golden syrup
    • 15 g Butter
    • 100 g Shredded Wheat - crushed
    • 120 g Mini eggs

    Instructions

    • In a large bowl melt the chocolate, Mars Bar, butter and golden syrup.
      175 g Chocolate, 1 Mars bar, 1 tablespoon Golden syrup, 15 g Butter
    • Stir in the crushed Shredded Wheat.
      100 g Shredded Wheat
    • Divide between six muffin cases, forming into a nest shape.
    • Fill with mini eggs.
      120 g Mini eggs

    Notes

    • We used the mixture to make 6 big Easter nests, but you could make 12 smaller ones if you prefer.
    • You don't have to put them into cupcake cases. You could use an ice cream scoop and scoop them onto a lined baking tray and put them in the fridge like this. They will look a bit more rustic like real birds nest like this.
    • We used milk chocolate, but you would use a mixture of milk and dark chocolate.
    • We melted everything together in a bowl, however if you wanted to avoid splitting then melt the butter and syrup first and then melt the chocolate into that.
    • Try not to pack the nests down too much as they will be too chewy.

    Nutritional Information

    Serving: 1Nest | Calories: 371kcal | Carbohydrates: 54g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 18g | Saturated Fat: 10g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 5mg | Sodium: 89mg | Potassium: 148mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 18g | Vitamin A: 62IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 16mg | Iron: 1mg
    DisclaimerThe nutritional information provided is approximate and is calculated using online tools. Information can vary depending on various factors, but we have endeavoured to be as accurate as possible.

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    Reader Interactions

    Comments

    1. Gina

      February 03, 2022 at 6:06 pm

      5 stars
      So cute! And honestly, I'll take any excuse to eat some mini eggs this time of year ;)

      Reply
    2. Eliza

      February 03, 2022 at 5:56 pm

      5 stars
      What an absolutely brilliant idea. My kids are going to love these! I love golden syrup and the flavor combination sounds amazing. Another winning recipe from Hungry Healthy Happy!

      Reply
    3. Casey

      February 03, 2022 at 5:52 pm

      5 stars
      So fun and easy!!! We couldn't find golden syrup, so we left it out per your suggestion and they still turned out great!

      Reply
    4. Sarah James

      February 03, 2022 at 5:49 pm

      5 stars
      Your easter nests look so cute. I used to make ours with cornflakes but I think shredded wheat looks so much better. I like how you've added Mars bar to the chocolate mix too, thanks for sharing.

      Reply
    5. Shadi Hasanzadenemati

      February 03, 2022 at 5:35 pm

      5 stars
      This was amazing and such a treat! Thank you!

      Reply
    6. Mahy

      February 03, 2022 at 5:29 pm

      5 stars
      Easter Nests are the best. They are so cute and everyone loves them!

      Reply
    7. Carrie Robinson

      February 03, 2022 at 4:24 pm

      5 stars
      These are such a fun treat for the Easter holiday! Definitely going to save this recipe. :)

      Reply
    8. Claudia Lamascolo

      February 03, 2022 at 4:19 pm

      5 stars
      These are so adorable I am not sure I wont eat them all before giving to the kids! thanks for posting love this

      Reply
    9. Jess

      February 03, 2022 at 4:18 pm

      5 stars
      My kids love making these and I love eating them!

      Reply
    10. Tania

      February 03, 2022 at 4:04 pm

      5 stars
      These are all time favourite for my kid! Looking forward to making them this year!

      Reply

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