Bunny Bait is the sweetest spring snack! Crunchy cereals, salty pretzels, M&M’s, and creamy white chocolate, all tossed together—no baking needed!
More fun Easter treats: Carrot Cake, Spring Confetti Bars, and Carrot Cupcakes.
Bunny Bait
Since this Leprechaun Bait was such a huge hit, I decided to add another fun snack mix to the site: Bunny Bait! We’ve got three types of cereal, pretzels, and M&M’s. Everything gets tossed together with melted white chocolate and becomes a mix you won’t be able to stop snacking on! (Or is that just me?!)
Ingredients
Here’s what you’ll need to make homemade Bunny Bait:
- Corn or Rice Chex cereal: Rice is lighter; corn is crunchier and sweeter. Either works!
- Mini pretzels: Use tiny twists or break pretzel sticks in half.
- Cap’n Crunch cereal: Pick the plain kind without berries.
- Honey Nut Cheerios: Regular Cheerios or other oat cereals are great too.
- M&M’s: Any type is fine, but pastel colors are perfect for Spring.
- White chocolate chips: Higher-quality brands like Ghirardelli® melt smoother and help the Bunny Bait taste better.
- Vegetable oil: Helps melt chocolate smoothly and evenly coat the snack mix.
Bunny Bait Tips
- Use a big bowl. A larger bowl makes mixing the chocolate faster and easier.
- Melt chocolate carefully. Microwave slowly, stirring well every 20–25 seconds. The chocolate keeps melting even after it’s out! (More tips here.)
- Mix quickly. White chocolate hardens fast, so toss it with the snack mix right away.
- Try extras. Stick to recipe amounts, but feel free to swap in popcorn or nuts. Add fun Spring sprinkles before the chocolate sets.
- Chill to save time. Need it faster? Pop Bunny Bait in the fridge for 10–20 minutes, then break it apart into small pieces.
Storage
Keep in an airtight container at room temperature for up to a week. Bunny Bait is best enjoyed within 3–4 days.
For longer storage, freeze leftovers in an airtight bag or container for up to 3 months.
More Delicious Desserts
- Carmelitas oatmeal caramel & chocolate bars
- 7 Layer Bars with a graham cracker crust
- Muddy Buddies peanut butter & chocolate
- White Chocolate Chex Mix with M&Ms
- Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookies soft & chewy!
Bunny Bait
Equipment
- Sheet pan (15″ x 10″) lined
Ingredients
- 2 cups corn Chex cereal or rice Chex
- 1 cup mini pretzel twists or pretzel sticks
- 2 cups Cap’n Crunch cereal without berries
- 2 cups Honey Nut Cheerios cereal or other toasted oat cereal
- 1 cup Easter M&M’s or other candy-coated chocolate
- 3 cups white chocolate chips
- 2 teaspoons vegetable oil
Instructions
- Line a large sheet pan with parchment paper; set aside.
- In a very large bowl, combine Chex cereal, pretzels, Cap’n Crunch, Cheerios, and M&M’s.
- In a medium microwave-safe bowl, combine white chocolate chips and oil. Microwave for 30 seconds, stir, microwave another 25 seconds, then stir until smooth. If needed, microwave for another 10 seconds.
- Pour melted chocolate over cereal mixture. Quickly and gently stir until evenly coated. Spread mix evenly onto prepared sheet pan.
- Let snack mix harden at room temperature or refrigerate until firm (about 10–20 minutes). Break into pieces and enjoy!
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Recipe Notes
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
What are some good ideas for things that I can swap out the captain crunch with??
More of the other cereals or roasted peanuts! 🙂
Chelsea: is it 16 ounces total of the white chocolate?
Yes 16 ounces total. Enjoy!
I’m making this for my granddaughter’s prekindergarten Easter party. Most likely make enough for every one to graze on while I finish getting the Easter lunch ready too. I made the Leprechacon bait and everyone who tried it really loved it.
Yay! I am so thrilled to hear this! Thanks Jean!
This recipe is perfect! I have made it several times now, switching the m&m color to whatever holiday it is. Crowd pleaser. Thank you!
Thrilled to hear this! Thanks Stacia!
Why can’t I use Cap’n Crunch Berries?? Will it turn pink??
You can if you like! I just feel like the flavors compete — fruity and chocolate
This is fabulous! I added macadamia nuts and it was a hit! Thank you for sharing.
So thrilled to hear this! Thanks Marcie! 🙂
This is great
Thanks so much Linda! 🙂
This looks amazing! I’m curious why you add oil to the chocolate?
It gives the chocolate a really smooth texture when it melts! 🙂