Description
Theseno-bake chocolate nests are a crunchy, keto-friendly, and sugar-free treat made with toasted coconut, nuts, and rich dark chocolate. Perfect for Easter, spring gatherings, or a quick chocolate fix, this recipe requires no oven and comes together in just minutes!
Ingredients
- 1 ½ cups toasted coconut flakes
- ½ cup chopped almonds or pecans
- ¾ cup sugar-free dark chocolate chips
- ½ cup natural peanut butter or almond butter
- 1 tbsp coconut oil
- 12 sugar-free chocolate chips or whole nuts (for garnish)
Instructions
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Melt the Chocolate
- In a microwave-safe bowl, combine sugar-free chocolate chips, peanut butter, and coconut oil.
- Heat in 30-second intervals, stirring until smooth.
- Alternatively, melt using a double boiler over simmering water.
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Combine with Dry Ingredients
- In a large bowl, mix toasted coconut flakes and chopped nuts.
- Pour the melted chocolate mixture over and stir until fully coated.
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Shape the Nests
- Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Scoop spoonfuls onto the sheet and form small nests with a slight hollow in the center.
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Add Garnish & Set
- Place a sugar-free chocolate chip or whole nut in the center of each nest.
- Let set at room temperature for 1 hour or refrigerate for 15 minutes.
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Serve & Store
- Enjoy immediately, or store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to a week.
- Freeze for up to a month and thaw before serving.
Notes
- Make it Dairy-Free – Use dairy-free sugar-free chocolate for a completely dairy-free option.
- Want Extra Crunch? – Add pumpkin seeds or sunflower seeds instead of nuts.
- Customize for Any Occasion – While perfect as chocolate nests for Easter, these can be enjoyed year-round as a quick snack or festive dessert.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 20mg
- Fat: 13g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 4g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
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