This Bunny Bait Mix Deserves a Spot in Your Easter Basket

We’re a few hops away from Easter! Have you already finalized what you’re serving on Easter Sunday, or is your menu still missing something?

If you’re looking for a special spring-themed treat, bunny bait popcorn mix is a perfect choice.   

It’s colorful, crunchy, sweet, and salty — basically a mix of flavors and textures even the Easter Bunny can’t resist. And it’s incredibly easy to make with your Popper.

Check out our bunny bait recipe below: 

Easter Bunny Bait Ingredients

• ½ cup kernels

• 2 tablespoons oil

• 2 cups Rice Chex cereal

• 2 cups small pretzel twists

• 12 oz white chocolate chips

• 2 tablespoons pastel sprinkles

• 1 cup pastel-colored M&M’s

• 1 cup mini marshmallows

• ¼ teaspoon salt

Easter Chex Mix Directions

Step 1: Heat

Set your stove to medium heat and let the Popsmith preheat for 1 to 2 minutes. 

Step 2: Add Oil and Kernels

Pour oil into the Popper and drop 3 kernels. When the first kernel pops, add the rest and cover the pot.

Step 3: Turn

Turn your Popsmith’s crank clockwise while the kernels pop to keep them from burning. 

Step 4: Remove

Take the Popper off the heat when popping slows to 1-2 seconds between pops. Then, remove the lid and pour the popcorn into a huge bowl.

Step 5: Add Chex and Pretzels

Pour the cereal and pretzels into the bowl and toss to combine with the popcorn.

Step 6: Melt White Chocolate

In a microwave-safe bowl, melt white chocolate in 30-second intervals, stirring between each interval until fully smooth. 

Step 7: Pour White Chocolate

Pour the white chocolate over the popcorn, Chex, and pretzel mix, and gently fold with a spatula until everything is well coated.

Step 8: Add Easter Mix-Ins

While the white chocolate is still warm, sprinkle the M&M’s, mini marshmallows, sprinkles, and salt over the popcorn. Fold again with the spatula.

Step 9: Set

Pour the easter Chex popcorn mix into a large baking sheet and allow to set for 30 minutes.

Step 10: Serve

Once the popcorn mix has set, break it into clusters and enjoy!

More Bunny Bait Tips

• What we shared is one way to make bunny bait trail mix. You can customize it however you want. Feel free to add candy melts, Reese’s peanut butter cups, nuts, or graham crackers!

• Bunny bait popcorn makes a great party favor. You can pour it into cellophane bags and wrap ribbons around them for an extra special gift. 

• Store any leftover popcorn mix in an airtight container at room temperature and eat within 5 days — if you can hold on that long.

Hoppy Hour Commences Now

With how easy bunny bait popcorn is to put together, you might be tempted to make a batch even when it’s not spring anymore. And honestly, we can’t blame you. It’s just that good. 

Now go surprise your family with this treat during Easter Sunday and get ready to start a new tradition!

Looking for more popcorn recipes? Whether you want to enjoy something different for movie night, impress your friends at your next backyard party, or just like to keep your  Popper busy, check out our blog for inspiration.