White Chocolate Coconut Nests and Jello Beans Recipe
Ingredients
- White Chocolate Coconut Nests tinted Green~
- 4 oz. white chocolate
- 14 oz.sweetened shredded coconut
- non-stick cooking spray
- 5-6 drops of green food coloring
- 1-1/4 cups boiling water (Do not add cold water)
- Note: 1 pkg. (8-serving size) Jello gelatin can be substituted for 2 pkg. (4 serving size each)
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Recipe | %DV |
|---|---|
| Recipe Size 616g | |
| Calories 1342 | |
| Calories from Fat 899 | 67% |
| Total Fat 105.51g | 132% |
| Saturated Fat 83.31g | 333% |
| Trans Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 24mg | 8% |
| Sodium 155mg | 6% |
| Potassium 1059mg | 30% |
| Total Carbs 98.61g | 26% |
| Dietary Fiber 18.8g | 63% |
| Sugars 79.76g | 53% |
| Protein 13.53g | 22% |
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