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    Salted Plains » Recipes » Cookies & Bars

    No-Bake Chocolate Bird Nests (Gluten-Free)

    Published: Apr 11, 2019 by Tessa · This post may contain affiliate links · 2 Comments

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    No-Bake Chocolate Bird Nests made with puffed rice cereal and dairy-free chocolate are perfect for spring celebrations. Substitute in almond butter to make peanut-free. Gluten-free, dairy-free, and vegan!

    No-Bake Chocolate Bird NestsDo you know all those Pinterest-perfect holiday desserts that have a million steps and ingredients?

    Me too. 

    While I love looking at them, I rarely have the energy to try one out.

    Today I've got a springtime dessert that not only is simple but ends up being pretty dang cute too.

    No-Bake Chocolate Peanut Butter Bird NestsThere are all kinds of bird nest recipes out there. Some use pretzels, others use chow mein noodles and some coconut. 

    Inspired by my mini crunch bars and chocolate no-bake cookies, the idea for these puffed rice bird nests was born. 

    Easy no-bake desserts and definitely the way to go. See below for more on the simple ingredients needed!

    No-Bake Chocolate Bird Nests

    No-Bake Chocolate Birds Nest Ingredients

    Using puffed rice cereal, chocolate, and peanut butter, plus some optional add-ins, no-bake cookie nests are easily attainable.

    Here's what you'll need:

    • puffed rice cereal (or puffed and crispy rice cereal)
    • peanut butter
    • dairy-free chocolate chips
    • slivered almonds (optional)
    • shredded coconut (optional)
    • dairy-free chocolate gems or almonds

    No-Bake Chocolate Bird NestsThe base of these gluten-free chocolate bird nests are puffed rice cereal. You can also use a combination of half puffed and half crispy rice cereal (making sure it's gluten-free), to give it a nice crunch and texture. 

    Erewhon makes a great puffed and crispy brown rice cereal that works well here too. 

    No-Bake Chocolate Bird NestsAdd in slivered almonds and shredded coconut if you so desire to amp up crunch and flavor. But if one or both of those ingredients aren't your thing, leave them out. 

    For finishing touches, use dairy-free chocolate gems for your nest eggs. Or, Marcona almonds, regular almonds, or slivered almonds make great nest egg decorations as well. 

    Serve them at spring celebrations, baby showers, or other festive events. While this is a no-bake recipe, it still requires time in the refrigerator. Plan ahead and you'll have an easy chocolate treat ready to go. 

    No-Bake Chocolate Bird Nests

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    No-Bake Chocolate Peanut Butter Bird Nests

    No-Bake Chocolate Bird Nests are a MUST for Spring and beyond. Made gluten-free, dairy-free, and vegan!
    5 from 1 vote
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    Course: Dessert
    Cuisine: American
    Prep Time: 10 minutes
    Cook Time: 2 hours
    Chilling Time: 2 hours
    Total Time: 4 hours 10 minutes
    Servings: 12 servings
    Calories: 181kcal
    Author: Tessa

    Ingredients

    • 1 ¼ cups dairy-free chocolate chips 10 oz
    • ¼ cup all-natural creamy peanut butter or almond butter
    • ¼ teaspoon salt
    • 2 cups puffed rice cereal or combination of puffed and crispy rice cereal
    • ½ cup slivered almonds optional
    • ⅓ cup unsweetened shredded coconut optional

    Nest "Eggs"

    • dairy-free chocolate gems
    • slivered or regular almonds
    • marcona almonds

    Instructions

    • Line a 12-cup muffin pan with paper liners. Set aside.
    • Place chocolate chips in a medium microwaveable bowl and heat in microwave for 30 second intervals, stirring between each until almost all chocolate is melted. Stir chocolate until remainder is melted.
    • Stir peanut butter and salt into chocolate until completely incorporated. Add rice cereal, coconut, and slivered almonds. Stir and fold until all ingredients are completely coated with the chocolate mixture.
    • Divide mixture amongst the 12 muffin cups. Using your finger, press down in center of each to form an indentation. Place 3 chocolate gems or almonds in the center. 
    • Place muffin pan in refrigerator and allow to chill and set for at least 1 ½ to 2 hours. 
    • Serve bird nests in paper liners or remove liners and serve. Store in an airtight container.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 181kcal | Carbohydrates: 17g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 13g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 1g | Sodium: 74mg | Potassium: 84mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 10g | Vitamin A: 1IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 40mg | Iron: 2mg
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    1. Laura

      April 07, 2020 at 6:28 am

      5 stars
      Thank you for providing my children an activity today! ❤️

      Reply
      • Tessa

        April 07, 2020 at 4:23 pm

        Yay! Hope they have fun!

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