You can’t go wrong creating these fun gluten-free crispy treat nests and chocolate-dipped eggs for spring. They’re simple to make, delightfully portable, and perfect for sharing with family, friends, and neighbors. These treats are naturally playful, easy for kids to help with, and can be customized with your favorite colors and sprinkles for any celebration.
This post is sponsored by Enjoy Life Foods. All opinions are my own — we genuinely love Enjoy Life Chocolate.
Easter Fun
Easter and spring occasions are great excuses to make bright, cheerful treats that bring people together. This year we were excited to see Enjoy Life bring back their popular minis for the season. We used them in several activities: dipped eggs for a pretty finishing touch, crispy rice nests as a base for little candy nests, and small gift bags to hand out to neighbors and visitors. These mini chocolates are allergy-friendly and make decorating and sharing treats easy and worry-free for households that avoid common allergens.
Crispy Rice Nests
The nests are made from classic crispy rice treats, molded into small bowls, and then filled with colored coconut “grass” and chocolate-dipped eggs. To make the eggs, shape small portions of the crispy rice mixture into egg shapes and dip them in melted chocolate, then add sprinkles while the chocolate is still wet. You can tuck an extra Enjoy Life mini into each nest for an added surprise. These nests are sturdy enough to display on a table and soft enough that kids love forming them by hand.
Share the Love
In addition to preparing treats, we like to assemble small gift bags to share. You might remember our Valentine’s Day bags — for Easter we made similar little packages filled with nests, dipped eggs, and a few minis. My oldest especially enjoys handing them out to neighbors and friends whenever someone drops by. These small acts of kindness are a simple way to make the season feel festive and personal, and the treats travel well if you’re dropping them off at different homes.
I’d love to hear how you like to use Enjoy Life Minis in your seasonal baking and gifting — please share ideas in the comments. If you’re wondering where to find them, they are available at select grocers, including Whole Foods, and from Enjoy Life Foods retail locations and listings in your area.
Easter Basket Crispy Treats
Ingredients
- 1/4 cup dairy-free butter
- 10 oz marshmallows
- 5 cups gluten-free crispy rice cereal
- 1 cup shredded coconut
- Green food coloring (a few drops)
- 1 cup chocolate chips or chopped chocolate, melted
- Sprinkles, for decorating
- Enjoy Life Minis (optional), for garnish
Instructions
- Melt the dairy-free butter in a large saucepan over medium heat.
- Add the marshmallows and stir until fully melted and smooth.
- Remove from heat and stir in the gluten-free crispy rice until evenly coated.
- Turn the mixture out onto a sheet of wax paper and allow it to cool until it is safe to handle but still pliable.
- When cool enough, form portions into nest shapes by pressing the mixture into small bowls or by shaping with your hands. For egg shapes, press the mixture inside empty plastic Easter eggs to get a smooth oval form, then carefully remove.
- To make the coconut “grass,” place shredded coconut in a bowl and add a few drops of green food coloring, mixing until evenly tinted.
- Fill each nest with a small handful of the colored coconut to create a grassy base.
- Dip the crispy rice eggs into melted chocolate, then roll or sprinkle with your chosen decorations while the chocolate is still wet. Allow the chocolate to set on a piece of wax paper.
- Place the decorated eggs in the nests and add an Enjoy Life Mini to each nest for an extra treat.
- Store finished nests in an airtight container at room temperature for up to a few days, or refrigerate briefly to speed chocolate setting.
Notes
These treats are highly customizable: use different colors of coconut, swap sprinkles for chopped nuts (if not allergy-restricted), or use flavored chocolate for a twist. The recipe is designed to be simple and kid-friendly — let children help press nests and add decorations for a fun family activity.
Nutrition
Calories: 523.57 kcal | Carbohydrates: 96.13 g | Protein: 6.93 g | Fat: 13.25 g | Saturated Fat: 9.18 g | Sodium: 24.45 mg | Fiber: 2.03 g | Sugar: 23.55 g