Bunny Bait

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 recipe spread on the pan, topped with sprinkles and spring M&Ms.

author’s note

The Easiest Spring Treat I’ve Made All Season!

The idea for this Bunny Bait recipe actually started after my Leprechaun Bait became such a big hit around St. Patrick’s Day. I had so many readers making it for parties and school events that I started thinking about how fun it would be to create seasonal versions.

Easter felt like the perfect excuse.

I started playing around with different cereals and candies until I found the mix that worked best. I wanted lots of crunch, a little sweetness, and something colorful enough to feel festive for spring.

My kids love helping make it, and it has quickly become one of my favorite Easter treats.

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.

Add everything to one bowl and mix well. Pour in the white chocolate, stir to coat, then spread it all on a sheet pan to harden. That’s how this Bunny Bait comes together!

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.

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“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!”
– Stacia

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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.

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Bunny Bait

By Chelsea Lords

Bunny Bait is your new favorite springtime snack, loaded with crunchy cereal, salty pretzels, sweet M&M’s, and creamy white chocolate—no baking needed!

Prep Time: 15

Chilling Time: 20

Total Time: 15

Servings: servings

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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 pastel 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!

Final step! Please let us know how it was by leaving a review.

Recipe Notes

Nutrition Note: The nutritional information is for approximately 1/2 cup servings.

Storage: Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to a week (best enjoyed within 3–4 days). Freeze leftovers in an airtight container or bag for up to 3 months; thaw at room temperature.