These no bake, keto Easter chocolate nests are a crunchy, crispy little keto, low carb, sugar free and gluten free sweet treat everyone will love!
What are Chocolate Nests?
You must be asking yourself what Easter nests are actually, right? It's a chocolatey combination of different nuts and seeds in a little muffin cup and they look like nests, at least in my opinion.
They've got all the textures and flavors that make a perfect little sweet, but sugar free treat for an Easter basket.
Crunchy, salty, sweet and not to mention they are fun to eat with no utensils needed, just pick up and enjoy!
Traditional chocolate nests are made with crispy chow mein noodles or pretzel sticks mixed with melted chocolate and topped with mini chocolate eggs which are chocolate covered almonds .
These nest cookies are something my grandmother made for us every Easter and was one of our favorite Easter candy treats.
This recipe is completely versatile and the simple ingredients used can easily be adapted to your personal choice.
Don't like almonds or macadamia nuts?
Switch them out for your favorite nuts of choice. Not a fan of pumpkin seeds or sunflower seeds?
Swap them for more nuts or try hemp seeds and chia seeds.
Whatever you decide, the magic is in the melted chocolate and butter or coconut oil that creates this fantastic little crunchy egg nest!
Carbs in Cadbury Chocolate Egg Nests
Total carbs for one is 19.5 grams, which for a keto diet is too high and will kick you out for ketosis.
Carbs in Keto Chocolate Nests
Our keto version of these Easter treats have 5 grams of carbs and 3 grams net carbs per egg nest.
The rest of the nutritional information is in the recipe card below at the bottom of the blog post.
Easter Desserts
Easter is one of my most favorite holidays. Not only because of what it represents in my heart but it's the gathering of my family for traditions we started years and years ago.
I get to host my family and enjoy every minute of it, from planning the food we'll eat to planning the desserts we'll enjoy.
Everyone in my family knows, the desserts will always be sugar free and keto and thankfully it doesn't bother them at all.
They may not be a keto family but they all know a great dessert when they try it, keto or not.
Some of my favorites I've made in the past are my Italian Egg Biscuits, Peanut Butter Easter Eggs, Lemon Cream Pie , and my absolute favorite Carrot Cake Cheesecake.
Easter desserts don't have to be complicated and this recipe shows that a simple recipe can be just as delicious as a time consuming one. No one will be complaining if you serve these on your holiday table.
Best Sugar Free Chocolate
I love the Lily's brand for sugar free chocolate chips and chocolate bars. They have either dark chocolate chips or milk chocolate chips and either can be used in this easy recipe.
They also make delicious sugar free white chocolate chips that could also be used if you prefer.
More Keto Easter Recipes
Keto Chocolate Easter Bunny Candy
Keto Chocolate Peanut Butter Eggs with Caramel
Keto Easter Chocolate Nests
Keto Easter Chocolate Nests
Ingredients
- ¾ cup slivered almonds unsalted
- ¼ cup pumpkin seeds unsalted
- ¼ cup sunflower seeds unsalted
- ¾ cup unsweetened shredded coconut
- ¼ cup macadamia nuts chopped, unsalted
- pinch sea salt
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 4 ounces sugar free chocolate chips
- 1 tablespoon butter or coconut oil
Optional
- 36 Lily's candy coated pieces (3 per nest)
Instructions
- Add the almonds, pumpkin seeds, sunflower seeds, coconut, macadamia nuts and salt into a bowl. Mix to combine.
- Break the chocolate into chunks. Add to a glass bowl along with the butter. Place over a pan filled with a cup of hot water, simmer on a medium heat until the chocolate melts. Stir regularly.
- Remove from the heat and stir in the vanilla. Allow to cool slightly for a few minutes but not so it sets.
- Stir the melted chocolate through the nut mix.
- Line a muffin tin with cupcake liners. Split the mix evenly between 12 cupcakes and allow to cool for 2 hours until fully set. Alternatively, place in the fridge for 30 minutes for speedier cooling.
Notes
Nutrition
About Brenda
Brenda Bennett is a certified Nutritional Therapy Practitioner, certified Sugar Detox Coach, certified Keto Coach and certified Life Coach. She has been Sugar Free & Refined carb free for 17 years and has written 2 cookbooks, Sugar-Free Mom, and Naturally Keto and her 3rd book The 30-Day Sugar Elimination Diet, is a four part program to help you detox from sugar, eliminate cravings, balance blood sugar and lose weight all while eating a delicious, nutrient dense whole foods. Meal plan offers two tracks to follow, low carb or keto. She is the founder of the Sugar Free Fresh Start course and Sugar Free Tribe weight loss membership. Learn more.
Angie H
These were so much fun to make & eat. What a great way to have a festive dessert that all ages can appreciate. I felt like a gourmet dessert chef making these. Very creative & delicious.
Charla
Do you use unsweetened coconut flakes? Toasted or not? Excited to try this. Thanks in advance.
Brenda
Unsweetened, not toasted, only if you want to.