Bunny Bait Easter Snack Mix

Published April 6, 2012, updated August 3, 2023

PREP 5 minutes

Bunny Bait Easter Snack Mix! This colorful, festive Easter treat made with a mix of sweet and salty nibbles is great for packaging & gifting.

I am up to my {bunny} ears in projects, orders, and baking today, but I wanted to leave you with a super quick “recipe” for something that you must make for the special little ones that will be gathering around your Easter table this weekend.

As I mentioned yesterday, my original plans for Easter treats kinda fell apart through, so I went on my very own Easter hunt of sorts for an alternative plan.

Ever the treasure trove of creative ideas, Pinterest came through for me once again when I found this idea for “Bunny Bait” {I would credit the original, but I’ve seen so many versions I have no idea where it started!}.

It was the perfect solution for whipping up a speedy treat to take to the kiddies at work. {Thank goodness, because I literally had half an hour to make something!}

The combo of popcorn, pretzels, M&M’s, mini marshmallows, Easter sprinkles, and white chocolate coating makes a sweet and salty snack that will please kids, adults, and cotton-tailed visitors alike.

Package the mix in a cute little bag, print out an adorable tag, tie on some pretty ribbon, and just like that you’ve got a fun little gift to add to any Easter basket!

You can add or omit any ingredient you want to this customizable mix {I was thinking next time I’d try out a healthier version}, and make it your own.

As a little bonus, I’m sharing the labels I made on Publisher for you to download & print onto some cardstock! {You’re welcome, cheaters!} 😉
Bunny Bait Labels.

Bunny Bait Easter Snack Mix

Bunny Bait Easter Snack Mix! This colorful, festive Easter treat made with a mix of sweet and salty nibbles is great for packaging & gifting.
Course Dessert, Snack
Prep Time 5 minutes
Servings 6 servings
Author Dianna Muscari

Ingredients  

  • 3 cups popped popcorn
  • ½ cup white chocolate candy coating melted. (I used Ghirardelli.
  • 1 cup Easter M&M’s or pastel candies
  • 1 cup broken mini pretzels or whole pretzel sticks
  • ½ cup mini marshmallows
  • ¼ cup pastel sprinkles

Instructions 

  • Place popcorn on a large parchment-lined baking pan.
  • Drizzle melted candy coating over popcorn.
  • Toss M&M's, pretzels, marshmallows, and sprinkles together on sheet tray or in bowl and sprinkle over top.
  • Toss the mixture together carefully, making sure to coat all pieces. (I like to use a sheet pan with a lid so I can cover and shake the mixture.)
  • Refrigerate the pan for 10-15 minutes to allow the candy coating to set.
  • Break apart any large clumps and scoop into desired packaging.

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