Chocolate Easter Nests

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These Easter nests made from cornflakes are a delightful spring treat and can be easily made vegan! They are simple to prepare and require no baking, making them a perfect Easter-themed activity for kids.

Serves 12 | Preparation Time 25 minutes | Cooking Time 1 Hour | Total Time 1 hour 25 minutes

Ingredients

250 g	Chocolate
160 g	Cornflakes
Handful	Sultanas
100g	Mini Eggs

Vegan Ingredients

250 g	Dairy Free Chocolate
	(We used Galaxy Dairy Free Chocolate Bars)
160 g	Cornflakes
	(Make sure this is vegan; some cornflakes use non-vegan D3)
Handful	Sultanas
100g	Mini Eggs
	(We used Sainsbury's Free From; Mummy Meegz Chickee Eggs are good for a colourful spin)

Method

1.	Line a cupcake tray with 12 cupcake cases and set it aside.
2.	Break 250g of chocolate into blocks and place it in a heatproof bowl over a bain-marie. Slowly stir the chocolate until it has melted completely and has no lumps.
3.	Remove the chocolate from the heat and let it cool for about a minute or two. Then pour into a large bowl along with 170g of cornflakes and a handful of sultanas. Mix them thoroughly until all of the cornflakes are completely covered in chocolate.
4.	Divide the mixture into the cupcake cases from before and top with your mini eggs of choice
5.	Leave to set for 1-2 hours in the fridge.