Easy Shredded Wheat Easter Nests
Looking for a fun and delicious Easter treat that doesn’t break the bank?! Simple treats like these easy Shredded Wheat Easter nests bring back all the feel good memories of Easter as a child! They’re easy to make with just a few simple ingredients , and you fill them with jelly beans or candy coated chocolate eggs.
Growing up we were lucky that our mom had an incredible knack for making special treats at Easter, but also all throughout the year. Rarely, if ever was our Easter basket filled with store bought chocolate and confections.
She always made our chocolates by hand. I am so grateful I had the chance to spend the day with her while she taught me how she made these incredible chocolate covered cherries.
There were always chocolate bunnies with baskets decorated with flowers that she would pipe with frosting. Creamy filled eggs, and other treats that I never saw her make, yet they appeared on Easter morning!
These Shredded Wheat Easter nests always made an appearance. She often made them for us to take to school for class parties. Back then she would use jelly beans instead of the candy coated chocolate eggs that are available today.
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Why you will love these easy Shredded Wheat Easter nests
- they are very easy to make and take only about 20 minutes
- kids will love them
- Shredded wheat is high in fibre with no added sugar or salt, and low in fat
- they are delicious, and not too sweet
- 4 simple ingredients
What you will need to make these edible nests
- Shredded Wheat (about 6 pieces)
- butter
- vanilla
- marshmallows
- candy covered chocolate eggs or jelly beans
- large pot
- heat proof silicone spatula
- cookie sheet
- parchment or Silpat non-stick mat
Easy as 1, 2, 3!
Step One – melt butter in a large sauce pan over medium heat, add marshmallows, stir to coat with the melted butter. Continue stirring until marshmallows are smooth and completely melted.
Step Two – remove from heat and add crushed shredded wheat, stirring with a spatula until fully blended.
Step Three – Allow to cool for a minute or two and then drop onto parchment lined baking sheet by heaping tablespoon fulls. Go back and shape into nests, using the back of a measuring spoon to form an indent. Be very careful as the mixture an be very hot at first.
And, now they are ready for chocolate eggs, jelly beans or even M & M’s! Whatever you choose, press them firmly into place and then refrigerate several hours until set!
How cute are these?! Perfect for Easter baskets or Easter brunch!
Frequently Asked Questions
In my opinion shredded wheat makes the best nests as it resembles little twigs that you would find in a real birds nest. However Rice Krispie cereal, Frosted Flakes or corn flakes would also work well.
Absolutely! As a matter of fact I make a vegan batch for the littles in our family. Simply switch out the marshmallows for a vegan variety such as Dandies, and replace the butter with vegan butter.
I love using colourful candy such as candy coated chocolate eggs or jelly beans. However, you can use any small candy such as smarties, or jujubes.
If I am transporting these Easter nests, I will use a dab of frosting on each egg before pressing it into the nest, and letting it set in the refrigerator, to keep it from falling out.
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Easy Shredded Wheat Easter Nests
Equipment
- 1 large sauce pan
- 1 rubber spatula
- 1 half sheet baking pan
- parchment paper
- tablespoon measuring spoon
Ingredients
- 3 to 4 cups crushed Shredded Wheat cereal about 6 pieces
- ¼ cup unsalted butter
- ½ teaspoon vanilla
- 40 marshmallows
Instructions
- In a large sauce pan, melt butter over medium heat. Add marshmallows and stir to coat. Continue stirring until completely smooth and melted.
- Remove from heat and add crushed shredded wheat, stirring with a spatula until completely combined. Allow to cool for a couple of minutes before handling.
- Scoop heaping tablespoons on to baking sheet lined with parchment, Shape into circles and use the back of a round measuring spoon to create an indent in the centre of each.
- Firmly press candy covered eggs, jelly beans or M & M candies into the nests and place the baking sheet into the refrigerator to set for several hours or overnight.
Notes
These are ADORABLE!!!