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By Emily Leary. Published Apr 17, 2019 Modified Aug 15, 2020. 476 words. About 3 minutes to read this article. Green ad links may earn me a small fee at no extra cost to you.

Healthier Easter chocolate nest cookies

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These healthier Easter chocolate nest cookies are easy to make, with plenty of opportunities for the kids to get involved with mashing, measuring and mixing.

Healthier Easter chocolate nest cookies topped with mini chocolate eggs

They’re made healthier with bananas and oats, but still offer the satisfying Easter chocolate hit we all love!

This recipe is adapted from the cookie recipe in my new book, Get Your Kids to Eat Anything, which is out now!

Read on for the full recipe, or download this lovely downloadable PDF to use with the kids over Easter weekend.

Free PDF download to make these Easter chocolate nest cookies at home

Ingredients

  • 2 bananas
  • 3 tbsp honey (or maple syrup)
  • 2 tbsp cocoa
  • 150 g (5.3 oz) rolled oats
  • 80 g (2.8 oz) chocolate mini eggs

Equipment

  • Weighing scales
  • Measuring spoons
  • Mixing bowl
  • Non-stick baking sheet
  • Baking paper
  • Fork
  • Wooden spoon

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 200°C (400°F), 180°C fan, Gas Mark 6. Line a couple of baking trays with baking paper.

Mash the bananas in a large bowl, then add the honey / maple syrup and mix well.

Bananas in a glass bowl
Mashed bananas in a bowl

Stir in the cocoa and oats until evenly combined.

Cocoa and oats are added to the mix
Mashed banana, cocoa and oats mixed together in a bowl

Divide the mixture into 12 (about 2 level tablespoons each) and roll into balls. Place them on the baking trays.

Cake mixture divided into balls, shown on a baking tray

Press a teaspoon into the centre of each cookie to create a nest shape.

Create a nest shape in the cookie balls

Bake for 12 minutes, then cool on a wire rack.

Add a couple of chocolate mini eggs to the centre of each cookie.

Top the Easter chocolate nest cookies with mini chocolate eggs

Enjoy!

Healthier Easter chocolate nest cookies topped with mini chocolate eggs

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Healthier Easter chocolate nest cookies

These are easy to make, with plenty of opportunities for the kids to get involved with mashing, measuring and mixing. They’re made healthier with bananas and oats, but still offer the satisfying Easter chocolate hit we all love!
Prep Time10 mins
Cook Time12 mins
Total Time22 mins
Course: Cookies
Cuisine: British
Diet: Vegetarian
Keyword: chocolate, Easter, easter cookies, healthier, healthy easter cookies, nests
Servings: 12 cookies
Calories: 82kcal
Author: Emily Leary

Ingredients

  • 2 bananas
  • 3 tbsp honey (or maple syrup)
  • 2 tbsp cocoa
  • 150 g (5.3 oz) rolled oats
  • 80 g (2.8 oz) chocolate mini eggs

Equipment

  • Weighing scales
  • Measuring spoons
  • Mixing bowl
  • Non-stick baking sheet
  • Baking paper
  • Fork
  • Wooden spoon

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 200°C (400°F), 180°C fan, Gas Mark 6. Line a couple of baking trays with baking paper.
  • Mash the bananas in a large bowl, then add the maple syrup and mix well.
  • Stir in the cocoa and oats until evenly combined.
  • Divide the mixture into 12 (about 2 level tablespoons each) and roll into balls. Place them on the baking trays.
  • Press a teaspoon into the centre of each cookie to create a nest shape.
  • Bake for 12 minutes, then cool on a wire rack.
  • Add a couple of chocolate mini eggs to the centre of each cookie.

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Notes

Fancy chocolate orange cookies? Just add a little orange zest to the mix!

Nutrition

Calories: 82kcal | Carbohydrates: 17g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 1g | Sodium: 1mg | Potassium: 129mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 15IU | Vitamin C: 1.7mg | Calcium: 9mg | Iron: 0.7mg
* Note: nutritional information is estimated, based on publicly available data. Nutrient values may vary from those published. Information on this website should not be taken as medical advice. Cuisines identify the primary region of inspiration for a dish.
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  1. Serena says

    April 20, 2020 at 1:25 pm

    Hi! I was wondering..Do the eggs stick to the cookies after baking?
    If not.. what if I put them before baking ? Do they melt?

    Reply
    • Emily Leary says

      April 21, 2020 at 7:58 am

      You can put them in before baking if you like - they'll crack a bit but still look good. No, they don't stick. If you want them to, I'd recommend putting a dab of melted chocolate on the baked cookies and then putting the eggs on top. As the chocolate sets, the eggs will stick to it.

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  2. Sim @ Sim's Life says

    April 29, 2019 at 1:03 pm

    5 stars
    These look absolutely divine and help to inject a bit of healthy eating over Easter too! We will have to give these a try, I am already imagining what they taste like

    Reply
    • Emily Leary says

      May 08, 2019 at 5:06 pm

      Thank you!

      Reply

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