These Easy Chocolate Bird Nests are a family-favorite recipe I make every year around Easter time. They are quick, easy, AND healthy!
Note: This recipe was originally published in 2012. I updated the photos and the text and recipe are the same.
When different holidays roll around, do you find yourself dreaming of all the cute projects and baking treats you’re going to complete and then realize there’s no way in heck you have time for any of it? That’s totally me.
I see the cutest ideas all over Pinterest before Halloween, Christmas, Valentine’s Day, and Easter and have great intentions to make things. Crafty things, baking things, all sorts of things. 
Then reality hits and it sinks in that each little “project” will take much longer than it seems and even getting one little thing done will be harder than anticipated.
This little Easter treat, however, is not one of those projects. This Easter treat is for all you need-a-last-minute-super-quick-but-still-cute-oh-and-can-it-be-healthy-too gals. These adorable little nests can be whipped up in 15 minutes or less. If you have guests coming over at noon, go ahead and start them at 11:30. You’ll be good.
And did I mention that they’re healthy, too? Sure are. Tasty. Healthy. Quick. Need I say more?
If you make these, I would LOVE to see! Tag me on Instagram @happyhealthymama and show me your pics!
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Easy Chocolate Bird Nests
- Total Time: 15 mins
- Yield: 10 1x
Description
These Easy Chocolate Bird Nests are a quick and easy no-bake treat that is healthy and is perfect for spring or Easter!
Ingredients
- 1 cup soft pitted dates
- 1/2 cup almonds
- 2 tablespoons cocoa powder
- 1 tablespoon natural peanut butter or almond butter
- 1/4 cup unsweetened shredded coconut
- candy-coated almonds or other egg shaped candies, preferably naturally colored
Instructions
- In a high powered blender or food processor, process the dates, almonds, cocoa powder, and peanut butter until they are broken down completely. Transfer to a medium bowl and add the shredded coconut. Blend it in with your hands, kneading the mixture to incorporate the coconut.
- If the dough seems too dry/crumbly and isn’t staying together that well, you can add a splash of almond milk or a little more peanut butter/almond butter. Your dates may have been too old or dry.
- Roll the dough into 1 inch balls and press the center of the ball flat with your thumbs. Pinch the edges to create a nest shape. Place 2-3 candy eggs in each nest. Enjoy!
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Category: desserts
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 10
- Calories: 165
- Sugar: 20
- Sodium: 18
- Fat: 6.5
- Carbohydrates: 23
- Protein: 3.9
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These are so cute! Love it.
hey those look really cute…i bet little ones wud love that…i have a question for you…whatndo you drink or eat post workout…i m starting to do a short but intense workout but feel really exhausted after it..any advices wud b appreciated..thnks
It really depends when I’m working out. Lately I’ve been doing my runs right before dinner, so I eat dinner afterwards. If it is a different time of day I will sometimes make a quick smoothie or just grab a date stuffed with peanut butter or an energy ball if I have some made. And lots and lots of water!
dates stuffed with peanut butter are just divine…so do you take any kind of protien powder at any time???and if you cud plz tell me what kind of tortillas do you use ??thanks a lot..tk cre
I rarely use protein powder. We tried out some hemp protein powder a while back, but I could only add a tiny bit to smoothies because we didn’t love the taste. I don’t use one brand or kind of tortilla exclusively; it depends what grocery store I am shopping at. I look for the kind with the least amount of ingredients and whole grain varieties.
Ooh fun! I love all the different things you can do with dried fruit and nut treats. This is a great idea 😀
Cute! I hope you and your family have a wonderful Easter.
These are SO cute, what a great idea! 🙂 And it’s awesome that they’re so easy to put together, definitely a good thing for crazy holiday time.
Thanks Lauren! These were Meghan’s favorite Easter treat this year. 🙂 Even better than the yucky M&Ms she got from her preschool!
I never would have thought to turn them into nests! Delicious! …..What a cute little Easter treat! Easter is my favorite holiday!
I made unhealthy sugar cookies but it was the first treat that I had made in a VERY long time! They were delicious and cute. That being said, I now want to add these to my to do list for this afternoon. Yep, it’s a good one if I want to add it to the to-do list 🙂
Have a blessed Easter with your family! 🙂
Thank you, Julie! And Happy Easter to YOU!
awww sooo cute! love that you used your bar recipe for them — I use pretzels but now I want these too!!! dates + pb = heavennnnn!!!!
I’ve been somewhat addicted to dates+pb lately. Soooo good.