No Bake Chocolate Coconut Nests
User Reviews
4.8
No Bake Chocolate Coconut Nests
Description
No Bake Chocolate Coconut Nests begin by toasting unsweetened shredded coconut until golden for a nutty flavor. The cooled coconut is mixed with melted chocolate to form a sticky, malleable base. This mixture is spooned into nest shapes on parchment paper and topped with candy eggs such as Cadbury Mini Eggs for a festive appearance.
The nests are chilled at room temperature or in the fridge to set the chocolate solid. These treats have a balance of chewy coconut and rich chocolate with a colorful candy topping. They do not require baking, making them quick and easy.
For vegan versions, non-dairy chocolate chips and vegan candy or nuts can be used. The nests can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature for several days or in the refrigerator for longer freshness.
Ingredients
- 1 ½ cups coconut unsweetened, shredded
- ¾ cup chocolate chips I used Lily's chocolate chips
- 24 Cadbury Mini Eggs jelly beans or macadamia nuts*
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F. Spread the shredded coconut onto a baking sheet for toasting. Place in oven for 5-10 minutes, until coconut is a light golden brown color. Make sure to stay in the kitchen watch the coconut, as it can easily go from toasted to burnt. Alternately, you can toast the coconut in a pan on the stove-top.
- Let toasted coconut cool on baking sheet while melting chocolate. Add chocolate chips to a microwave-safe bowl and melt in 20-30 second increments until the chocolate is melted. Add cooled coconut and melted chocolate into a large bowl and toss to combine. Use a spoon or ice cream scoop to scoop about 2-3 Tablespoons of the coconut chocolate mixture onto a piece of parchment and shape into a nest. Top each nest with 2-3 eggs. Repeat with remaining ingredients.
- Let nests set at room temperature or place in the fridge or freezer to speed up the process. Store leftover nests in an airtight container at room temp for 4-5 days or in the fridge for longer storage. If you store them in the fridge, let sit for about 5-10 minutes before eating.
Notes
- To make this recipe vegan, substitute non-dairy chocolate chips and use vegan jelly beans, candy eggs, or macadamia nuts as toppings.
- Toast coconut carefully as it can burn quickly; watch closely during the 5-10 minute toasting time.
- Store finished nests in an airtight container at room temperature for 4-5 days or in the refrigerator for extended freshness.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 8Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 194 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1nest | |
| Calories | 194kcal | 10% |
| Carbohydrates | 19g | 6% |
| Protein | 2g | 4% |
| Fat | 14g | 22% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 14g | 28% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
4.8
You'll Also Love
