Description
Easter Bunny Bait is a delightful and colorful snack mix that combines the sweet flavors of white chocolate, marshmallows, pastel candies, and crunchy cereal. This no-bake treat is perfect for spring gatherings, Easter celebrations, or as a fun snack for kids.
Ingredients
Scale
Cereal Mix:
- 4 cups Rice Chex cereal
- 2 cups mini pretzel twists
- 1½ cups pastel-colored M&M’s
- 1 cup mini marshmallows
Coating and Toppings:
- 12 oz white chocolate chips or melting wafers
- ½ cup pastel sprinkles
Instructions
- Prepare the Cereal Mix: Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper. In a large mixing bowl, combine Rice Chex cereal, pretzel twists, M&M’s, and mini marshmallows.
- Melt the White Chocolate: In a microwave-safe bowl, melt the white chocolate chips in 30-second intervals, stirring between each, until smooth.
- Coat the Mix: Pour the melted white chocolate over the cereal mixture and gently stir until everything is evenly coated.
- Add Toppings: Quickly spread the mixture out onto the prepared baking sheet. Immediately sprinkle the pastel sprinkles over the top before the chocolate sets.
- Cool and Serve: Let the mixture cool completely at room temperature, then break into clusters and serve or store in an airtight container.
Notes
- You can substitute popcorn or corn chips for the pretzels for a sweet-salty twist.
- Add pastel-colored candy-coated sunflower seeds or jelly beans for extra fun.
- Store at room temperature for up to 5 days.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 handful (approx. 1 cup)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 130mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 2mg
