Description
Bunny Bait is a delightful and colorful snack mix that perfectly balances sweet and salty flavors, making it an ideal treat for Easter celebrations or any springtime gathering. This fun recipe combines crunchy Rice Chex and Honey Nut Cheerios with pretzel sticks, salted peanuts, and festive M&Ms, all coated in smooth vanilla almond bark. Not only is Bunny Bait quick to prepare—taking just 15 minutes—but it’s also customizable to suit your taste. Serve it in mason jars for a cheerful centerpiece or package it as party favors for guests. With its vibrant appearance and irresistible crunch, Bunny Bait is sure to be a hit with kids and adults alike.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3½ cups Rice Chex cereal
- 3½ cups Honey Nut Cheerios
- 1½ cups pretzel sticks
- ½ cup salted peanuts
- 16 ounces vanilla almond bark
- 10 ounces Easter M&Ms
- ½ cup butterscotch chips
Instructions
- Line a sheet pan with parchment paper.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine Rice Chex, Honey Nut Cheerios, pretzel sticks, and salted peanuts.
- Melt the vanilla almond bark in a microwave-safe dish, stirring every 15 seconds until smooth.
- Pour the melted almond bark over the cereal mixture and gently toss to coat.
- Fold in the M&Ms and butterscotch chips carefully.
- Transfer the mixture to the prepared sheet pan and spread evenly.
- Let set at room temperature for about 45 minutes until hardened.
- Break into pieces and serve.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: None
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No Baking Required
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/2 cup (60g)
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 24g
- Sodium: 240mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 39g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 0mg