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    Healthy Easter Nest Cookies

    Published: Mar 21, 2018 · Modified: Mar 13, 2023 by Laura · This post may contain affiliate links.

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    These no bake chocolate peanut butter Easter nest cookies are made with 8 healthy ingredients ready in 15 minutes! They're a delicious, healthy treat to celebrate Easter! 

    an oval platter of easter nest cookies with pastel eggs.

    I turned one of my favorite treats into a vehicle for one of my favorite candies! (also try these Mini egg cookies and mini egg brownies)! I created this Healthy No-Bake Chocolate Peanut Butter Easter Nest Cookies recipe as a fun treat I could make with my kids for Easter.

    They're made with only eight nutritious ingredients and are ready in 15 minutes. We make them every year and my kids love helping!

    Overhead view of 5 easter nest cookies each with with 3 chocolate mini eggs

    How to make No-Bake Chocolate Peanut Butter Easter Nest Cookies

    1. Lay out all your ingredients/tools! Make sure you line a large baking sheet with waxed paper and have your TBS measure all ready to go before you start no-baking! Once the cookies are finished cooking on the stovetop you will need to move quickly to shape them into nests!
    2. Chill. Chill the cookies before adding the chocolate eggs (or jelly beans, or candy of your choice) so that they do not melt!
    3. Store/freeze. Store the cookies in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 1 week or in the freezer for up to 2 months.
    4. Serve. Coconut oil has a low melting point, so if the cookies get too warm they will become soft, as such I recommend serving them slightly chilled.
    Six overhead photos showing the process of how to make easter nest cookies

    Healthy No-Bake Chocolate Peanut Butter Easter Nest Cookies: Substitutions 

    There are only 8 ingredients in this recipe, and there aren't many ingredients I'd recommend changing! But here are two possible substitutions.

    • Peanut Butter. Any nut or seed butter works great in this recipe!
    • Coconut oil. Butter or ghee can be used as a substitute for coconut oil! Just be sure to choose a fat source that complies with your dietary needs!
    • Honey. For a vegan version, use maple syrup!
    • Coconut. If coconut isn't your thing (sad), you can simply increase the amount of oats by ¼ cup and leave it out entirely!
    Close up shot of one easter nest cookie with three eggs on it.

    Recipe FAQs

    Can I double this recipe?

    Yes, you can easily double this recipe - click on the 2X button in the recipe card.

    What if I'm allergic to peanut butter?

    Substitute a different nut or seed butter like sunflower butter or cashew butter.

    Side view of an oval plate of no-bake chocolate peanut butter easter nest cookies with chocolate eggs on an oval platter

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    No Bake Chocolate Peanut Butter Cookie Nests

    Laura
    These no bake chocolate peanut butter Easter nest cookies are made with 8 healthy ingredients ready in 15 minutes! They're a delicious, healthy treat to celebrate Easter! 
    4.89 from 9 votes
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    Prep Time 5 mins
    Cook Time 5 mins
    Total Time 15 mins
    Course Dessert, Snack
    Cuisine American
    Servings 14 cookies
    Calories 140.4 kcal

    Equipment

    • 3 quart saucepan
    • measuring spoons
    • measuring cups
    • spatula
    • baking sheet
    • Parchment Paper

    Ingredients
     
     

    • ½ cup natural peanut butter
    • ¼ cup honey
    • ¼ to ½ tsp sea salt
    • ¼ cup coconut oil
    • 1 tsp vanilla
    • 2 TBS cocoa powder
    • 1 cup quick cooking oats
    • ¼ cup shredded coconut
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    Instructions
     

    • Line a baking sheet with wax paper. Set aside.
    • Combine peanut butter, honey salt and coconut oil in a saucepan and heat until combined.
    • Add vanilla and cocoa powder. Stir until well combined.
    • Add quick-cooking oats and mix well.
    • Add coconut and stir until completely combined.
    • Drop 1 TBS portions of mixture onto your prepared baking sheet. Press into the shape of nests. Continue until you’ve used all your cookie mixture.
    • Let cool in the refrigerator or freezer until hardened. Top with your favorite candy eggs.
    • Serve cool or at room temperature. Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator!

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    Notes

    Ingredient Substitutions 

    • Peanut Butter. Any nut or seed butter works great in this recipe!
    • Coconut oil. Butter or ghee can be used as a substitute for coconut oil!
    • Honey. For a vegan version, use maple syrup!
    • Coconut. If coconut isn't your thing you can simply increase the amount of oats by ¼ cup and leave it out entirely!

    Store/freeze

    Store the cookies in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 1 week or in the freezer for up to 2 months.

    Serve

    Coconut oil has a low melting point, so if the cookies get too warm they will become soft, as such I recommend serving them slightly chilled.

    Nutrition

    Serving: 1cookieCalories: 140.4kcalCarbohydrates: 11.4gProtein: 3.4gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 5.5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1.6gMonounsaturated Fat: 2.5gSodium: 61mgPotassium: 15.3mgFiber: 1.6gSugar: 6.1gCalcium: 10mgIron: 0.8mg
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    1. Sarah

      May 03, 2019 at 9:30 pm

      4 stars
      Pretty tasty and pretty to look at! They do melt-you we're not kidding-and I had to explain to Easter guests not to expect the traditional no-bake cookie sweet taste. Overall they were a good treat and one recipe I will make again for friends with food allergies/dietrary restrictions or preferences.

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    2. Anthony Jay Houston

      April 20, 2019 at 9:27 am

      What about Rice Krispies instead of the oats? Not sure how much the oats cook, but I thought the krispies could be crunchier and fun, albeit less healthy.

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    3. Lela Sandra

      September 21, 2018 at 4:20 am

      5 stars
      That is simple to make and a very healthful and delectable recipe to make this at home, Last time I visited that website for making the fantastic homemade recipe. We love this recipe! We included it in our top 26 Keto recipes article- Thanks again!

      Reply
    4. Aliciaaldwin

      July 15, 2018 at 3:57 pm

      5 stars
      Wow your blog post is amazing Laura! thanks for the inspiration.

      Reply
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