Yesterday I whipped up a batch of chocolate coconut nests with the boys. Do you think they will last until Easter?
1 bag of sweetened shredded coconut flakes (14 oz bag)
1/4 c of Extra Virgin Coconut oil (for a bit of extra coconut flavor) optional
jelly beans
Melt chocolate chips and coconut oil. If you are using the microwave, only put it in for about 40 seconds at a time and stir after each time. Then mix in the coconut and using a spoon or ice cream scooper, drop dollops of the chocolate coconut mixture on a cookie sheet lined with wax paper. Add some jellybeans on top and put them in the fridge to set. If your climate is rather warm, you may want to keep them in the fridge. Coconut oil becomes liquid around 76 Fahrenheit, and runny chocolate coconut does not look good. Of course you can always leave out the coconut oil.
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Thanks for this recipe! I've seen those chocolate nest recipes before, but need them to be allergen free for my DS; this fits the bill.
ReplyDeleteOh my goodness, this looks INCREDIBLE! I can't wait to try them out! Thanks for the recipe :-)
ReplyDeleteRachel @ Maybe Matilda
Mmmmmm. Must try. If I leave out the coconut oil will it affect the finished nests?
ReplyDeleteNo, I only added it for the flavor. I used to make them without the oil.
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OH YUM!!!!I have to try these- they look sooo good!
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Jill @ Creating my way to Success
I've had these with the chinese noodles, but never coconut. This sounds fabulous! I love it!
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Mmmmmmmmmmmm. I have chocolate chips and coconut in my kitchen now. Yummy
ReplyDeleteThese look great!! I need some coconut and then I can get to work...this would be perfect for my Foodie Friday linky party - stop by this week and link up!
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