Easy Birds Nests for Kids
Try these yummy birds nests as an alternative to the sugar-loaded versions. It's so simple that you can make it with your kids in 15 minutes or less. Moreover, you can easily adapt it for vegan, and gluten-free diets.
Equipment
- Food processor
Ingredients
- 1.5 tbsp of almond butter (unsalted, creamy)
- ½ cup and 2 tbsp of shredded coconut (unsweetened)
- 1 cup (very full!) of organic pitted dates
- 1 tbsp of maple syrup
- ½ cup of sliced almonds
- Your favorite Easter egg candy (we used Mini Robins Eggs, but keep in mind that you can find a gluten free or vegan alternative if you want)
Instructions
- Process the dates, sliced almonds, almond butter, and shredded coconut very finely.
- Put in a bowl so you can work more easily. Then, add maple syrup and some extra shredded coconut.
- Mix all the ingredients with your hands and make dough balls.
- Press each dough ball with your thumb, and make some finishing touchs to make it look more like a little nest.
- Finally, place a couple of Easter egg candy in each nest, and treat yourself!