Description
Create delightful Easter Springtime Bird Nests with crispy noodles, gooey marshmallows, and colorful candies for a fun family activity.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3/4 bag Mini Marshmallows (Can substitute with regular marshmallows)
- 3 tablespoons Butter (Adds richness; no substitutions recommended)
- 6 cups Chow Mein Noodles (Can substitute with broken pretzel sticks or Rice Krispies)
- 2 cups Candies (Jelly Beans, M&Ms, or Robin’s Eggs) (Choose favorites for customization)
Instructions
- Prepare a muffin pan with cooking spray to prevent sticking.
- Melt the butter in a microwave-safe bowl for about 30 seconds.
- Mix in the mini marshmallows with the melted butter and microwave for 1 minute.
- Combine the smooth marshmallow mixture with the Chow Mein noodles, folding gently.
- Shape spoonfuls of the mixture into nests in each muffin cup.
- Place in the freezer for about 1 hour to set.
- Remove each nest from the muffin pan carefully.
- Fill each nest with your favorite candies.
Notes
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 nest
- Calories: 180 kcal
- Sugar: 10 g
- Sodium: 60 mg
- Fat: 7 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 27 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 1 g
- Cholesterol: 15 mg
Keywords: Easter Springtime Bird Nests