The aroma of citrus is so uplifting to me I was excited to make this recipe with a secret ingredient I can’t wait to share! The healthy Vitamin C is another reason to love this recipe! While you are eating it think of each bite being antioxidant packed. As a Registered Dietitian, I truly believe all foods can fit into a healthy diet with intuitive eating. This recipe was inspired by the very talented Olivia from Liv For Cake blog.

Simple Bite Size Key Lime Pie Ingredients

Filling:

• 2 large eggs
• 1/3 cup sugar
• 5 Tbsp key lime juice (6-7 key limes)
• Zest of 1 lime
• 4 Tbsp butter, melted
• My secret ingredient LIME essential oil 1-3 drops

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 300 F.
2. Prepare a water bath on the stove. I did this by boiling water in a larger pan then holding a smaller pan partially submerged over it while following the directions below.
3. Once the water is boiling, place eggs, sugar, lime juice, essential oil and zest into the smaller cooking pan and begin whisking.

4. Whisk it up quickly over the boiling water bath until thick (approximately 5-10 minutes). Take on and off water bath as needed to prevent the eggs from settling to much. When it’s light, thick like pudding and ribbons  can be formed while you whisk it you are golden my friends!

5. Remove from heat and mix in melted butter.

6. Pour into mini graham cracker crusts. I chose to keep it simple with a store bought option.

7. Bake for 5-7 minutes until set. The center of the pies should jiggle somewhat like pudding would if nudged.

8. Cool on your counter then place in fridge for at least 2 hours to cool.

9. Serve cold topped with whipped cream. I enjoyed adding a sprinkle of lime zest.

Congratulations you just made one of the best Key Lime recipes I have ever tasted. Dovidenia. XO

P.S. I want to say a big thank you and shout out to Olivia from Liv for Cake blog! She rocked my world with this recipe so much I just HAD TO share it with all my friends here at Simple Acres. Friends check out all her delicious recipes such as this delicious Caramel Almond Upside Down Cake . You can also check Olivia out on Instagram if you like salivating while viewing gorgeous food pictures and recipes. Pick me…I do!

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I am sure you are looking at this recipe wondering what this healthy ingredient is. Yes, I will admit we obviously have some candy and chocolate involved in this treat but its this secret ingredient that makes this Chocolate Nest Dessert so yummy!

Spring Chocolate Nest Dessert Ingredients 

• 1 bag of chocolate chips
• 4 cups of crunchy chow mein noodles
• Chocolate eggs
• 1 cup of smooth natural peanut butter

There you have it. The secret ingredient that offers healthy unsaturated fat and protein is….NATURAL PEANUT BUTTER! Don’t get me wrong eating ten of these in one day is not balanced nor healthy eating but in moderation it is a fun, satisfying and yummy! This is a treat with stellar visual appeal your family and friends will enjoy! My kids thought these were so fun and due to the simplicity they were able to help me make them.

Directions:

1. Melt the chocolate chips in a pan on low heat on your stove top.
2. Add the smooth peanut butter and melt as well.
3. Pour melted chocolate mixture over chow mein noodles in a mixing bowl.
4. Stir the chocolate mixture with the noodles until they are completely covered.
5. Form small stacks of chocolate peanut butter sauce covered noodles on a cooking pan.
6. With your fingers, shape this into a nest shape.
7. Place in refrigerator for 30 minutes or until nests are hardened and formed.

8. Once nests are formed place eggs in nests and you are done!

This Spring Chocolate Nest Dessert serves as a precious place setting for each Easter guest at the table or is an enticing treat on a platter in the kitchen for busy little fingers to grab! Happy Spring my friends, from all of us to you! For more Spring inspiration you may enjoy my Spring Berry Salad, Spring Wreath or the Bunny Bottom Cookies as pictured below. Dovidenia. XO

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