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Close-up of Easter cereal nests filled with melted chocolate and colorful candy eggs.

Easter Cereal Nests

These Easter cereal nests are a fun and easy treat to make with kids. They combine crispy cereal with melted chocolate to create edible nests perfect for holding candy eggs.
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Temps de préparation 15 minutes
Temps de cuisson 5 minutes
Temps total 20 minutes
Portions: 12 nests
Type de plat: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 180
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingrédients
  

For the Nests
  • 3 cups chow mein noodles or shredded wheat cereal
  • 1 cup milk chocolate chips
  • 1 cup semisweet chocolate chips
  • 1 tbsp vegetable oil
For Decorating
  • 36 mini candy eggs

Equipment

  • Muffin tin
  • Microwave-safe bowl

Method
 

  1. Line a muffin tin with paper liners.
  2. Melt the chocolate chips and vegetable oil in a microwave-safe bowl, stirring every 30 seconds until smooth.
  3. Gently fold in the cereal until fully coated with chocolate.
  4. Spoon the mixture into the prepared muffin tin, shaping each portion into a nest with a small well in the center.
  5. Place 3 candy eggs in the center of each nest.
  6. Refrigerate for 30 minutes or until set.

Nutrition

Calories: 180kcalCarbohydrates: 22gProtéines: 2gFat: 10gLipides saturés: 5gCholéstérol: 5mgSodium: 30mgPotassium: 80mgFibre: 1gSucre: 15gCalcium: 20mgFer: 1mg

Notes

Store leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.

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