Chow Mein Easter Nests Recipe

5 from 1 vote

This Bird Nest recipe with Chow Mein Noodles is a quick and easy Easter treat or spring-themed dessert. The crispy Chinese noodles are mixed with melted chocolate, set into muffin tins, and covered with green coconut “grass” and mini candy eggs on top.

Prep Time20

Total Time20

Course: Dessert

Cuisine: American

Servings: people

Calories: 217kcal

Author: The Carefree Kitchen

Ingredients

1½ Tablespoons Coconut Oil
10 oz White Chocolate Wafers
3 cups Dry Chow Mein Noodles

Bird Nest Decorations

3 drops Green Food Coloring
1 cup Coconut
Cadbury Mini Eggs, Jelly Beans, or other similar candies

Instructions

In a medium microwave safe bowl, add the white chocolate wafers. Heat for about 30 seconds, then remove and stir. Continue to heat and stir in 30 second intervals until the wafers are almost completely melted. Once almost completely melted, add the coconut oil and stir well until combined and the chocolate is eventually completely melted.
Add the chow mein noodles to the melted white chocolate and gently mix to coat.
Spray cupcake pans with nonstick spray, then add a spoonful of chow mein noodles to each tin to form a small nest. You will want it to come up to the lip of the pan.
Place the shredded coconut into a freezer bag. Add 3 drops of green food coloring, seal, and shake until all the coconut is green and looks like "grass."
Add about 1 tablespoon of coconut grass to the top of each bird nest and place your favorite kind of egg-shaped candy on top. Let the treats cool until you are able to easily unmold them. Enjoy!

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