Easter Bunny Bait

I’m a big fan of a holiday-themed snack mix, and this Easter bunny bait recipe is my favorite no-bake treat to make for my little bunnies in the Spring. Made with fruity Cheerios cereal, M&M’s, peanuts, and pretzel sticks, this addictive mix is colorful, sweet, salty, and perfectly crunchy. Every piece is coated in luscious white chocolate, which makes it hard to resist!

Bunny Bait Snack Mix

While this bunny bait may have been designed to catch the Easter bunny, my kids and I can’t stay away either! I always mix up a few batches of this Easter snack mix for parties, or for my kids to enjoy when they get home from school. It takes less than 10 minutes to throw together, and the boys love helping me make it.

I use berry Cheerios as the base of my snack mix instead of Chex cereal, because it adds a fruity, Spring-forward flavor. There are plenty of salty add-ins, like pretzels and peanuts. And the white chocolate drizzle (or should I say dunk) makes every bite irresistible.

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Avoid Burnt or Clumpy Chocolate!

Melting chocolate chips in the microwave is pretty straightforward, but you do have to be careful about burning the chocolate. White chocolate chips tend to get clumpy or burn quickly if you’re not paying attention. Check every 15-30 seconds and give it a good stir each time. Adding coconut oil is a simple way to make sure the chocolate turns silky smooth, so it coats the snack mix and sets up perfectly!

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Easter Bunny Bait Snack Mix Recipe

Quick and easy to make with the kids, this cute Easter bunny bait is the perfect sweet and salty snack mix for all your Spring celebrations!

Prep Time: 5 minutes mins

Cook Time: 2 minutes mins

Total Time: 7 minutes mins

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Equipment

• Baking Sheet

Serves 12 people

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Ingredients

• ▢ 3 cups Very Berry Cheerios cereal *
• ▢ 3 cups Blueberry Cheerios cereal
• ▢ 10 ounces Easter M&M’s candies (1 bag)**
• ▢ 2 cups dry roasted lightly-salted peanuts
• ▢ 1 cup mini pretzel sticks
• ▢ 12 ounces white chocolate chips (1 bag)
• ▢ 1 tablespoon coconut oil
• ▢ ¼ cup pastel-colored sprinkles optional
• ▢ Edible glitter optional

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Instructions

• Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Set aside.
• Add both kinds of cereal, the M&M’s, peanuts, and pretzel sticks to a large bowl and toss to combine. Set aside.
  3 cups Very Berry Cheerios cereal, 3 cups Blueberry Cheerios cereal, 10 ounces Easter M&M’s candies, 2 cups dry roasted lightly-salted peanuts, 1 cup mini pretzel sticks
  
• In a small microwave-safe bowl, add the white chocolate chips and coconut oil. Heat, stirring well every 15-30 seconds, until melted and smooth.
  12 ounces white chocolate chips, 1 tablespoon coconut oil
  
• Pour the melted chocolate over the cereal mixture, then stir quickly but gently to combine.
  
• Spread the snack mix out on the baking sheet and top with sprinkles and glitter if desired. Allow to set for 20 minutes or until the chocolate hardens.
  
• Break into pieces and enjoy!
  ¼ cup pastel-colored sprinkles, Edible glitter
  

Notes

*In place of one or both Cheerios flavors, you can use Froot Loops, but the mix may turn out sweeter.

**Any M&M flavor, or another candy-coated chocolate, can be used instead.

Tips:

• Take care not to burn the chocolate when you melt it. Heat it in increments in the microwave, or melt it on the stovetop in a double boiler.
• Place the chocolate-covered mix on a parchment-lined baking sheet. If you don’t line it, it will be very tricky to remove!
• Let the chocolate fully set before enjoying.

Storage: Store bunny bait in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 1 week or in the freezer for up to 1 month.

Nutrition Facts

Easter Bunny Bait Snack Mix Recipe

Amount Per Serving

Calories 499 Calories from Fat 261

% Daily Value*

Fat 29g45%

Saturated Fat 12g75%

Trans Fat 1g

Polyunsaturated Fat 3g

Monounsaturated Fat 9g

Cholesterol 9mg3%

Sodium 254mg11%

Potassium 316mg9%

Carbohydrates 53g18%

Fiber 4g17%

Sugar 36g40%

Protein 11g22%

Vitamin A 408IU8%

Vitamin C 3mg4%

Calcium 137mg14%

Iron 4mg22%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

Author: Becky Hardin

Course: Snack

Cuisine: American

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Ingredient Swaps & Variations

Like all snack mixes, this Easter bunny bait recipe is super simple and versatile. You can use any combo of cereals, candies, and salty snacks you like or have in your pantry. Here are some ideas!

• Cereal: I like using berry-flavored Cheerios for a fruity twist. Swap in plain, honey nut, or any flavor of Cheerios. Or use Chex rice cereal.
• M&Ms: Get your hands on pastel or Easter-colored M&Ms if you can. Or simply use regular M&Ms (or another flavor), Reese’s pieces, mini eggs, or another candy-coated chocolate.
• Nuts: Dry-roasted peanuts, almonds, cashews, and honey-roasted nuts are all delicious options.
• Pretzels: I prefer to use pretzel sticks, but mini pretzel twists work well too.
• Chocolate: White chocolate chips are an easy option for melting chocolate. Candy melts or baking chocolate can be used if you prefer. I think white chocolate pairs best with this sweet snack mix, but milk, semi-sweet, or dark chocolate can be used if you like.
• Other Add-ins: Feel free to add in mini marshmallows, popcorn, jelly beans, shredded coconut, or Easter candies.