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No Bake Chocolate Coconut Nests
4.8 from 99 votes

No Bake Chocolate Coconut Nests

No Bake Chocolate Coconut Nests are simple treats made by combining toasted shredded coconut with melted chocolate and shaping the mixture into nest-like clusters. Each nest is topped with Cadbury Mini Eggs or alternatives, offering a crisp texture and a sweet chocolate-coconut flavor without baking.

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
2 mins
Total Time
12 mins
Servings: 8
Calories: 194 kcal
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American

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

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  1. 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.
  2. 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.
  3. 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

Serving 1nest Calories 194kcal (10%) Carbohydrates 19g (6%) Protein 2g (4%) Fat 14g (22%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 14g (28%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 8 Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 194

% 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.