Bunny Bait

Sweet and Salty Snack Mixes are so addicting, plus quick and easy to make! This Bunny Bait is perfect for Easter celebrations or spring parties. A sweet coating of candy melts on popcorn, pretzels and peanuts with the addition of M&M’s make it so addicting. You will love this quick and easy no-bake snack mix recipe.

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Don’t you just love a holiday-themed snack mix? I know I do and this Bunny Bait recipe is my favorite one to make for Easter, although with it’s bright and pretty colors you could make it just to celebrate spring! Like my puppy chow, this sweet and salty snack is easy to make and guaranteed to disappear fast.

Whenever I make this I love how the adults assume it’s just for the kids and then I catch them grabbing a handful. It’s so good no one can resist it.

It’s an Easter tradition at our house along with the baskets and dinner with a honey baked ham. I’m not sure what would happen if I stopped making it – there would definitely be some disappointed faces!

If you’ve never tried it, Bunny Bait is a dressed-up popcorn snack mix with sweet and salty snacks and melted vanilla candy coating. It’s a no-bake treat that is so easy to make. This recipe makes a big batch (it serves 16!) so it’s perfect when you’re hosting friends and family for the holiday.

Why You’ll Love this Easter Snack Mix!

• It’s so easy to make to make taking only 15 minutes to mix up!
• Kids love helping make it and eating it!
• Makes a bunch. Enough to serve 16 people so it’s perfect for parties and holidays.
• Totally addictive sweet and salty mix that you won’t be able to stop munching on.

Ingredients for Easter Snack Mix

• White Candy Melts – A vanilla almond bark is a great option too for this!
• Popcorn – You’ll need about 12 cups of popped popcorn which is about 1/2 cup of popcorn kernels.
• Pretzel Rods – You can use any type of pretzels for this.
• Peanuts – Opt for a dry roasted and unsalted peanuts for this recipe.
• M&Ms – We used a festive spring mix of M&Ms, but you could easily change this up for any holiday.

How to Make Bunny Bait

1. Get your biggest mixing bowl and combine the popcorn, pretzels, and peanuts.
2. Melt the candy melts following the instructions on the package. Most likely you can do this in the microwave! Pour it over the snack mixture and mix until everything is evenly coated.
3. Immediately spread the mixture onto the baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Spread it into an even layer.
4. Grab your M&Ms and sprinkle them over the top of the mixture and lightly press them into the mixture so they stick.
5. Once the candy melt is dry transfer the Bunny Bait to an airtight container. I’m always tempted to keep it under lock and key until I’m ready to serve it – it has a tendency to disappear!

How to Store Leftovers

Store this snack mix in an airtight container on the countertop at room temperature for up to a week.

Another option is to freeze the snack mix for up to 3 months in a freezer safe container. Remove from freezer and let thaw on counter when you are ready to serve.

Recipe Variations

You don’t have to wait until Easter to make this! With a few swaps, you can customize it for any holiday!

• For a sweet Valentine’s day treat, use those cute red, white, and pink M&Ms and pink or white candy melt.
• At Halloween, it’s fun to use Reese’s pieces in place of the M&Ms.
• Grab those red and green M&Ms to make a batch for Christmas!
• Did you know M&Ms have 4th of July-themed candies? Yep! So make a patriotic snack to celebrate!
• Add sprinkles! That’s right, sprinkles make everything better!

I’ll be making a big batch of this Bunny Bait for our Easter celebration – I hope you do, too! Everyone loves it!

More Yummy Snack Mixes!

Want more easy snack ideas? You know I’ve got you covered!

• If you are looking for a quick recipe you have to try this delicious Microwave Caramel Corn!
• For movie night you have to make a batch of butterscotch popcorn – it’s a quick and easy recipe!
• Everyone goes crazy for my homemade snack mix with cereal, popcorn, pretzels, peanuts and chocolate candies

Did you make this? If you snap a photo, please be sure tag me on Instagram at @julieseatsandtreats or #julieseatsandtreats so I can see your yummy treat!

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Bunny Bait

Sweet & Salty Easter Snack Mix Loaded with Popcorn, M&Ms, Pretzels and Peanut then coated in a Vanilla Candy Coating!

Prep:15 minutes mins

Total:15 minutes mins

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Ingredients

• ▢ 16 ounces white candy melts
• ▢ 12 cups popped popcorn about ½ c. kernels
• ▢ 2 cups pretzels rods
• ▢ 2 cups dry roasted peanuts
• ▢ 10.9 ounces Spring M&Ms (1 package)

Instructions

• Place popcorn in a large mixing bowl. Mix in pretzels and peanuts.
• Melt CandiQuik according to package directions. Pop over mixture in bowl and mix until coated. Pour mixture onto waxed paper and spread out to cool and dry. Immediately sprinkle M&Ms on mixture, slightly pressing them down so they stick.
• Store in airtight container.

Tips

• As long as it’s kept in an airtight container it will last for up to five days at room temperature.
• My recipe has peanuts, so if you are worried about allergies you can substitute roasted almonds or walnuts instead – they both work!

RECIPE VARIATIONS

You don’t have to wait until Easter to make this! With a few swaps, you can customize it for any holiday!

• For a sweet Valentine’s day treat, use those cute red, white, and pink M&Ms and pink or white candy melt.
• At Halloween, it’s fun to use Reese’s pieces in place of the M&Ms.
• Grab those red and green M&Ms to make a batch for Christmas!
• Did you know M&Ms have 4th of July-themed candies? Yep! So make a patriotic snack to celebrate!

Nutrition Information

Calories: 497kcal (25%), Carbohydrates: 57g (19%), Protein: 3g (6%), Fat: 13g (20%), Saturated Fat: 11g (69%), Cholesterol: 2mg (1%), Sodium: 395mg (17%), Potassium: 40mg (1%), Fiber: 1g (4%), Sugar: 33g (37%), Vitamin A: 45IU (1%), Vitamin C: 0.1mg, Calcium: 28mg (3%), Iron: 1.8mg (10%)

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