Easter Birds Nest Treats | Allergy Friendly

chocolate chips

🥗Healthier: dark chocolate chips

💰Cheaper: chocolate bars

Dark chocolate chips have less sugar and more antioxidants.

butter

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Coconut oil adds a subtle flavor and is dairy-free.

crispy rice cereal

🥗Healthier: puffed quinoa

💰Cheaper: generic brand cereal

Puffed quinoa is a gluten-free option.

mini chocolate eggs

🥗Healthier: dark chocolate eggs

💰Cheaper: regular chocolate eggs

Dark chocolate has less sugar and more cocoa.

Melt 270 grams of vegan chocolate chips in a microwave for about 2 minutes, checking every 30 seconds to prevent burning.

Stir the melted chocolate until it reaches a nice pouring consistency.

Pour the melted chocolate into a bowl containing 3 cups (84 grams) of rice cereal, using an adult to do this if kids are helping.

Gently fold the chocolate into the rice cereal with a spatula until fully coated, being careful not to crush the cereal too much.

Prepare a cupcake pan with 12 cupcake liners.

Use a 1.5 tablespoon scoop to portion the mixture into the cupcake liners, ensuring even distribution.

Press down with the underside of the scoop to create a concave shape in each nest to prevent the candy from rolling around later.

Refrigerate the tray for about 30 minutes to allow the chocolate to set.

Once set, decorate the nests with foil covered chocolate eggs or any candies of your choice.

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