Recipe
No Bake Chocolate Coconut Nests
No Bake Chocolate Birds Nest Cookies are made healthier with macadamia nut eggs and wholesome ingredients! Easy and delicious Easter dessert!
Prep: 20 minCook: 20 minTotal: 30 min
Servings: 10 1x
Ingredients
Colored Eggs:
- 30 macadamia nuts (you can also use blanched hazelnuts)
- 6 tablespoons white chocolate, melted (coconut butter is also a great option)
- food coloring
Coconut Nests:
- 3 cups unsweetened shredded coconut
- 1/2 cup refined coconut oil, melted
- 1/4 cup cocoa powder
- 1/4 cup agave nectar (honey or maple syrup works!)
- 1/4 cup natural peanut butter
- flaked sea salt for sprinkling
Instructions
- Divide the white chocolate between three small bowls, pouring about 2 tablespoons into each bowl.
- Drop 1-2 drops of food coloring into each bowl. I used pink, blue, and yellow. Mix with a spoon until combined.
- Place a piece of parchment paper on a cutting board or baking sheet, and then place a cooling rack on top.
- Dip the macadamia nuts into the colored coconut butter until coated. Then, transfer to the cooling rack to allow the excess white chocolate to drip down.
- Chill in the freezer for five minutes and repeat the coating process again if you want more vibrant color (I did it twice).
- While the “eggs” are chilling, place the shredded coconut in a large pan over medium heat. Toast the coconut for about 5- 7 minutes, stirring constantly, until the coconut appears golden brown and is fragrant.
- Transfer the toasted coconut into a large bowl and add the coconut oil, cocoa powder, agave nectar, and peanut butter.
- Mix all the ingredients together until combined.
- Place a piece of parchment paper on a baking sheet. You may need two separate baking sheets for all the nests.
- Use an ice cream scooper to scoop 10 mounds of the chocolate coconut. The mixture will be really loose.
- Use your hands to tuck in the edges and create a divot in the center.
- Place three eggs in the center of the nest.
- Chill in the freezer for 15 minutes until the chocolate is set and then store in the fridge until you’re ready to eat.
- Sprinkle with flaked sea salt before serving.
Find it online: https://thetoastedpinenut.com/no-bake-chocolate-coconut-nests/
