Bunny Bait
Bunny Bait is a colorful no-bake snack mix made with crunchy cereal, pretzels, popcorn, marshmallows, pastel candies, and creamy white chocolate. It’s a festive sweet-and-salty treat that’s perfect for Easter, spring parties, gifting, or everyday snacking.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 12 servings
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No Cook
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
- 3 cups Rice Chex cereal
- 2 cups Cheerios or similar round cereal
- 2 cups mini pretzel twists
- 3 cups plain or lightly salted popcorn
- 1 cup pastel M&M’s or pastel candy-coated chocolates
- 1 cup mini marshmallows
- 12 oz white chocolate chips or white candy melts
- 1 tsp coconut oil or vegetable shortening (optional)
- 2 tbsp Easter or spring-themed sprinkles
Instructions
- Line a large baking sheet or work surface with parchment paper.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the Rice Chex cereal, Cheerios, pretzels, popcorn, mini marshmallows, and pastel candies.
- Melt the white chocolate with the optional coconut oil until smooth.
- Pour the melted white chocolate over the snack mixture.
- Gently stir until all the ingredients are evenly coated.
- Spread the mixture into an even layer on the prepared parchment paper.
- Immediately sprinkle the spring-themed sprinkles over the mixture while the chocolate is still soft.
- Let the Bunny Bait sit at room temperature or refrigerate for about 20 minutes until the chocolate is completely set.
- Break into bite-sized clusters and serve or store in an airtight container.
Notes
- Substitute milk or dark chocolate for a different flavor.
- Add roasted peanuts, almonds, or cashews for extra crunch.
- Mix in mini chocolate eggs or jelly beans for a festive variation.
- Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 1 week or refrigerate for up to 2 weeks.
- Freeze for up to 2 months and thaw at room temperature before serving.
- Customize the mix with your favorite cereals, candies, and seasonal sprinkles.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 260 kcal
- Sugar: 20 g
- Sodium: 180 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 40 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
Find it online: https://thefamilycooking.com/bunny-bait/
