Bunny Bait
This fun and festive Easter snack mix is loaded with cereal, pretzels, candy, and white chocolate—perfect for parties, treat bags, or munching while stuffing baskets. It’s no-bake, easy to make, and totally irresistible!
Servings: 18 ½-cup servings
Calories: 271kcal
Ingredients
- 3 cups rice or corn Chex cereal about ¼ of a standard 12 oz box
- 2 cups Cheerios you’ll use around ⅕ of a regular 8.9 oz box
- 1 cup mini pretzel twists
- ½ cup salted roasted cashews
- 16 oz white candy melts OR white chocolate chips (about 2½ cups chips) OR vanilla almond bark
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 2 tablespoons Easter sprinkles
- ½ cup toasted sweetened shredded coconut roughly ⅓ of a 7 oz bag
- 1 cup pastel M&Ms about half of a 10 oz bag
- ½ cup mini eggs about ⅓ of a 9 oz bag - feel free to add more!
- ¾ cup mini marshmallows
Instructions
- Prep the pan: Line a large baking sheet with parchment or wax paper. You’ll want it ready before things get melty.
- Mix the dry stuff: In a big bowl, gently toss together the Chex, Cheerios, pretzels, and cashews. No need to crush anything—just combine.3 cups rice or corn Chex cereal, 2 cups Cheerios, 1 cup mini pretzel twists, ½ cup salted roasted cashews
- Melt the chocolate: Add the candy melts (or white chocolate) and vegetable oil to a microwave-safe bowl. Microwave in 15-second bursts, stirring well between each, until smooth. Don’t rush this part—scorched white chocolate is the worst.16 oz white candy melts, 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- Coat the mix: Pour the melted chocolate over the cereal mix. Use a spatula to fold everything together until every piece is glossy and coated.
- Spread and sprinkle: Spread the mix out on your prepared pan in an even layer. Top right away with sprinkles and toasted coconut while it’s still sticky.2 tablespoons Easter sprinkles, ½ cup toasted sweetened shredded coconut
- Let it set: Let the mix rest at room temp until the chocolate hardens, about 20–30 minutes. In a hurry? Pop the tray in the fridge for 10mins.
- Add the fun stuff: Once set, scatter the M&Ms, mini eggs, and marshmallows on top. Gently break into clusters if needed. Store in an airtight container (if you have any left).1 cup pastel M&Ms, ½ cup mini eggs, ¾ cup mini marshmallows
Notes
Makes about 18 servings based on ½ cup portions. Realistically? It vanishes fast—plan for fewer servings if everyone’s snacking freely!
- Don’t overheat the chocolate. Go low and slow in 15-second bursts. Stir often.
- Use parchment or wax paper. For easy cleanup and pretty clusters.
- Let it set before adding candy. You want that white chocolate to harden first so the colors stay vibrant.
- Store it in an airtight container. If it lasts that long.
Nutrition
Calories: 271kcal | Carbohydrates: 34.7g | Protein: 2.7g | Fat: 12.5g