Bunny Bait Easter Snack Mix {No Bake}
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A snack lover’s dream, Bunny Bait Trail Mix is a tasty blend of popcorn, pretzels, 2 kinds of chocolate and…sprinkles. Everything is better with sprinkles!
This Bunny Bait recipe is a favorite Spring and Easter snack. The pretty colors of the pastel M&Ms and sprinkles are so cheery. What a tasty way to brighten your day!
Snack mixes are popular in the A Reinvented Mom household. I would even go so far as to say we are snack mix addicts. We love them so much that I have to prepare double and triple batches if I expect them to last more than a day. I’ve even made Chex mix in the air fryer – for reals!
We’re sharing tips to help you get the best results with this recipe. If you don’t need the tips, scroll to the bottom for the full recipe and a printable recipe card.
If you’re looking for more Easter treats be sure to check out my Mini Egg Rice Krispie Treats, Mini Egg Cookie Bars, Cadbury Mini Egg Brownies and Rice Krispie Nests recipes.
Serve it up in a big bowl or package in decorative cello bags for treats. And don’t forget to leave a bowl for the Easter bunny. If you’re on the hunt for non-candy Easter Basket ideas for your teens and tweens, I’ve compiled a list of my favorite basket ideas.
Easter Bunny Bait Snack Mix Ingredients
- A lightly salted popcorn works well with this recipe because it’s a nice complement to the sweet chocolate. You can use homemade popcorn or buy microwave popcorn at the store – I like using Pop Secret Homestyle for this recipe.
- Smaller, bite-size pretzels work well but use whatever you have on hand. If you are using larger pretzel sticks, break them into smaller pieces for easier munching.
- The recipe calls for pastel M&M’s. I’ve swapped them out for Cadbury Mini Eggs a few times. Um, yeah, it’s naughty, but oh soo good. Give it a try!
- You can find candy coating in the baking section of your grocery store. Colored candy melts can also be used.
- And……sprinkles! I like the variety of this sprinkle assortment – 6 candies & colored sugars in one convenient package.
Get the complete ingredients & directions in the recipe card below.
Tips for Making The Bunny Bait Recipe with Popcorn
- Pre-measure all the ingredients before you start preparing the snack mix.
- If using microwave popcorn prepare it according to the package directions. Allow the popped popcorn to cool slightly before removing any duds (aka uncooked kernels).
- Melt the candy coating in a microwave-safe bowl in the microwave. Once the coating has melted, be prepared to work quickly.
- Pour melted chocolate over the popcorn mixture and stir gently.
- Add the sprinkles before the chocolate hardens. And that happens faaaast.
- Get your kids involved – Bunny Bait is a fun recipe for kids to help prepare.
Bunny Bait Snack Mix Serving Options
- Change out the pastel m&ms candies and sprinkles to make this mix for other holidays. Use red, white & blue for patriotic holidays or the traditional red & green for Christmas. Or use what you have on hand for a special treat any day.
- Use colored candy melts to add additional colors to the mixture.
- Package the Easter snacks in decorative cello bags for cute take home treats for your guests.
Tools Needed To Make Bunny Bait Trail Mix
- A large bowl to mix all the ingredients.
- A microwave safe mixing bowl to melt the candy coating.
- A large spoon or spatula for mixing ingredients.
- Lining your baking sheet pan with parchment paper makes cleanup a breeze.
- Airtight container to store the mix.
How to Store Leftover Snack Mix with Popcorn
After the mix has cooled, place in an airtight container and store on the counter for up to 5 days.
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Bunny Bait Trail Mix
Ingredients
- 1 bag microwave white popcorn, (3.2 ounce bag)
- 2 cups pretzels, mini twists or waffle shapes
- 1 cup pastel colored M&Ms candy
- 4 vanilla flavored candy coating bars
- 1/4 cup spring themed sprinkles
Instructions
- Line a baking sheet pan with parchment paper and set aside for later use.
- Cook the microwave popcorn according to package directions. Allow to cool slightly, then carefully remove, throwing away any unpopped kernels.1 bag microwave white popcorn
- Using a large bowl, combine the popped corn, pretzels and M&Ms.2 cups pretzels, 1 cup pastel colored M&Ms candy
- Place 4 vanilla flavored candy coating bars in a microwave-safe bowl. Microwave the bars for 30-second intervals, stirring after each heating cycle, until melted.4 vanilla flavored candy coating bars
- Pour the melted candy coating over the popcorn mixture and stir gently until it's evenly coated.
- Quickly transfer the candy mixture to the parchment-lined sheet pan and add the colored sprinkles before the chocolate hardens.1/4 cup spring themed sprinkles
- Allow the snack mix to set up for 20 minutes.
- Break into smaller pieces and store in a tightly sealed container on the counter.
Notes
- The mix will keep for about 5 days on the counter.
- Change the candies and sprinkle colors to make this festive mix for other holidays and celebrations.
Nutritional Estimate
Nutritional information is provided as a reference, using an online calculator. We recommend verifying the information independently for accuracy.
You mention 2 kinds of chocolate, but I don’t see that listed in the ingredients ! Where does the chocolate come in ?
It has white chocolate candy coating and milk chocolate from the M&Ms. I hope that helps, Jan.
It was perfect the first time. I learn so much from you as well! Keep it up great post.
Glad you enjoyed it, Ghulam!