Bunny bait is a fun Easter snack mix with crispy Chex cereal, pretzels, M&Ms, mini marshmallows, and more, coated with white chocolate and sprinkles. Customize the add-ins any way you’d like!
This recipe is my Easter answer to reindeer chow. It’s similar to puppy chow but loaded with fun mix-ins.
Easter Bunny Bait Snack Mix
This bunny bait snack mix is such a fun, easy springtime recipe that’s perfect for gifting. I make it with melted white chocolate and a handful of my favorite mix-ins, like graham cracker bunnies, pastel M&Ms, fluffy marshmallows, and pretzels for some salty contrast. It’s a cute and colorful no-bake treat that kids love!
Bunny bait is very easy to make, there’s no baking required! It’s a fun Easter activity to do with the kids since there’s minimal mess. This can be served in a big bowl or packaged up with a ribbon and a cute tag and gifted to neighbors or friends. This mix can also be customized for any holiday, not just Easter. It’s great for birthday parties and movie nights, too.
What You Need For Bunny Bait
Like muddy buddies or puppy chow, this bunny bait starts with two key ingredients: Chex cereal and chocolate! After that, there are plenty of ways that you can make it your own. Feel free to change up this recipe with any ingredients you’d like. The key is to choose add-ins that are similar in size. Scroll down to the recipe card after the post for a printable recipe with amounts.
- Rice Chex – Any variety of Chex cereal works.
- White Chocolate – I recommend using high-quality melting wafers like the Ghirardelli white chocolate candy melts or Ghirardelli White Baking Chips. They melt down smoothly and set more quickly. You’ll find them in the baking aisle near the chocolate chips (if you need to use chocolate chips, budget more time for the chocolate to set).
Possible Mix-ins
- Pretzels
- Annie’s Graham Cracker Bunnies
- M&Ms (I use the pastel-colored ones)
- Mini marshmallows
- Sprinkles
- Popped popcorn
- Cheerios
- Chopped nuts
- Malted chocolate Easter eggs
How to Make Bunny Bait
I melt the chocolate for this recipe in the microwave, making it relatively quick and mess-free. Follow the steps below and scroll down to the printable recipe card for the step-by-step instructions.
- Combine the mix-ins. Add the Chex cereal and your choice of mix-ins to a large bowl. If you’re adding sprinkles, leave these out for now.
- Melt the chocolate. Next, add white chocolate to a microwave-safe bowl. Heat the chocolate at 50% power in 30-second intervals, stirring in between, until it’s fully melted (see how to melt chocolate chips). Be careful that it doesn’t overheat and scorch.
- Mix. Pour the melted chocolate over the bowl of mix-ins, add half the sprinkles (if using), and gently stir to coat. Spread the mixture evenly onto a large, parchment-lined baking sheet and add the remaining sprinkles.
- Leave it to set. Allow the snack mix to set completely before serving or storing. Depending on the type of chocolate you use, this can take up to 2 hours at room temperature or about 30 minutes in the fridge.
Recipe Tips
- Use high-quality chocolate. Premium melting chocolate or candy melts taste better and melt more smoothly than chocolate chips. My favorite brands are Ghirardelli, Guittard, or Lindt.
- Don’t overheat the chocolate. If the chocolate gets too hot it can burn and seize up into a ball. To avoid this, melt the chocolate at half power for 30 seconds, stir really well, and repeat until it’s melted. Reduce the microwaving time as needed so that it doesn’t burn.
- Work quickly. White chocolate starts to stiffen quickly, so you’ll want to immediately pour it over the cereal mix and toss everything to coat right away.
- Stir carefully. Make sure to gently fold the mix-ins with the white chocolate, being careful not to crush the cereal.
- If you don’t have a microwave, make a double boiler by setting a heatproof bowl over a pot of simmering water on the stovetop (make sure the bowl doesn’t touch the water). Add the chocolate and melt it gradually, stirring often.
How to Store
- At room temperature. Once the white chocolate has completely set, store your bunny bait in an airtight container or Ziploc bag at room temperature for up to 5 days. It does not need to be refrigerated (unless you live somewhere especially hot and humid).
- Freeze. You can freeze bunny bait airtight for 2-3 months. Thaw it at room temperature before serving.
More Easter Desserts
Bunny Bait
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 2 minutes
- Total Time: 17 minutes
- Yield: 12 cups
- Category: Snacks
- Method: Microwave
- Cuisine: American
Description
Bunny bait is an easy Easter snack mix with crunchy Chex cereal, pretzels, M&Ms, and fun mix-ins coated in creamy white chocolate. No baking needed!
Ingredients
- 3 cups Rice Chex (any variety will work)
- 2 cups mini pretzels twists
- 2 cups (1 box, 7.5oz) Annie’s Graham Cracker Bunnies
- 1 bag (10oz) M&Ms (pastel colored)
- 1 cup mini marshmallows
- 16 ounces (1 1/2 10oz bags) Ghirardelli White Chocolate candy melts
- ¼ cup Sprinkles (optional)
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, combine all the ingredients except the white chocolate and sprinkles. Mix to combine.
- In a microwave-safe bowl, melt the chocolate wafers at 50% power in 30-second intervals; stir after each interval and continue until the chocolate is melted. Reduce microwave time as needed so the chocolate does not burn.
- Pour the melted chocolate over the cereal mixture, add half the sprinkles, and stir until well-coated.
- Spread the mixture on a large cooking sheet lined with parchment paper or a silicone mat, add the other half of the sprinkles, and allow the chocolate to set completely, then transfer to an airtight container.
Notes
- Other optional add ins: Popcorn, Cheerios, Nuts, Malted Chocolate Easter Eggs
- Melting wafers are best! They melt down the smoothest and set very quickly. It’s similar to almond bark. If you need to use chocolate chips, you can do so. Melt them the same way, and allow more time for the mixture to set/dry.
- Download the Bunny Bait tag
I have made something similar and used pretzels, malted eggs, and Easter colored M&M. I t is delicious. I just wanted to thank you for making a recipe that will easily print on one page!
You’re welcome! Thank you!
Love this idea. I plan to make some for for the Neighborhood Children.
I know they’ll love it. Thanks for sharing the Recipe.
From Pam, in KC, MO.
What a great idea Pam!