Easter Bunny Bait Recipe (Easter Puppy Chow)

This Easter Bunny Bait Recipe is sweet, crunchy, and super festive. Made with just eight ingredients, it’s a fun no-bake treat that’s quick to prepare and always delicious!

(Love Easter recipes? Don’t miss out on our Easter M&M cookie bars, Easter white chocolate pretzel bark, and Easter pretzel treats, too!)

Easter Puppy Chow with Chex cereal, powdered sugar, jelly beans and pastel M&Ms.

If you’re a fan of Reindeer Chow, muddy buddies, or puppy chow, you’re going to adore this Easter puppy chow recipe! Similar to the Christmastime recipe, this festive Easter treat features powdered sugar, chocolate, and peanut butter. 

Then, we add holiday candies to make it extra festive. Virtually failproof, it comes together with minimal prep time, and you can easily customize it with different mix-ins. Make a large batch of this bunny bait trail mix for a family movie night, Easter baskets, or Easter celebrations!

Up close photo of Easter Puppy Chow with pastel M&Ms and colorful jelly beans.

Ingredients and Substitutions

Below is an overview of the ingredients and instructions for this Easter dessert. Please be sure to scroll down to the recipe card for the complete details!

Ingredients for Easter Puppy Chow like Chex cereal, jelly beans and white chocolate chips.
  • Rice Chex Cereal – Feel free to use any other cereal you like best. Options like Cap’n Crunch, Honey Nut Cheerios, Kix, Lucky Charms, and Rice Krispies all make great options! 
  • Pretzels – We use mini twist pretzels, but pretzel sticks or any size or shape will work. 
  • White Chocolate Chips – Feel free to use dairy-free white chocolate chips, white chocolate almond bark, or white candy melts if preferred. 
  • Peanut Butter – Use a creamy peanut butter. Feel free to substitute any other nut or seed butter you prefer. Just keep in mind that the flavor of the recipe will change slightly depending on what you use. 
  • Light Olive Oil – This creates a smooth, spreadable chocolate mixture. Any neutral-tasting oil like avocado oil or canola oil will work.
  • Powdered Sugar (Confectioner’s Sugar) – Adds an extra touch of sweetness! 
  • Candy – We use pastel-colored Easter M&Ms and jelly beans for festive flair and added flavor. 

How to Make This Recipe for Easter Bunny Bait

  1. Pour the Chex cereal, pretzels, and half of the candy into a large bowl. 
  2. Add the white chocolate chips, peanut butter, and olive oil to a microwave-safe bowl. Microwave in 30-second increments, stirring in between until the chocolate melts. Be careful not to burn! 
  3. Pour the melted white chocolate mixture over the cereal mixture. Then, gently toss to combine and coat the cereal. 
  4. Pour the powdered sugar over the mixture, and seal the bowl with a lid. Shake until the powdered sugar coats the cereal.  Work quickly so the chocolate doesn’t melt!
  5. Add the remaining candy, toss to combine, and let the mixture rest. Once set, dig in, and enjoy! 
Easter Puppy Chow recipe in a white bowl covered in powdered sugar.

Note: If you don’t have a large bowl with a lid, transfer the cereal mixture to sealable bags instead. Pour the powdered sugar on top, and shake to coat. 

Overhead photo of Easter Bunny Bait in a white bowl with jelly beans and M&Ms.

Tips for Success

  • Use High-Quality Chocolate. Because there are so few ingredients, the quality of chocolate makes a huge difference in the flavor of your bunny bait. We recommend premium chocolate such as Ghiradelli or Guitard. 
  • Work Quickly. Be sure to have all your ingredients on hand nearby. The chocolate dries quickly. So, you want to make sure to work fast to coat the ingredients before the mixture sets. 
  • Rest. Allow the bunny bait to rest on wax paper for about 15 minutes before you dig in. This allows the chocolate to harden and avoids making a mess! 
Easter Bunny Bait in a white bowl with powdered sugar pretzels and jelly beans.

Common Questions

What else can I add to an Easter snack mix recipe?

Feel free to include any extra mix-ins you like best! Dark chocolate, milk chocolate, chopped nuts, popcorn, mini marshmallows, Easter sprinkles, and chopped chocolate candy pieces all make for fun options. We love to add pastel-colored candies like M&M’s!

How long does homemade bunny bait last?

Allow the snack mix to cool completely, and store it in an airtight container or sealable bag at room temperature for up to two weeks.

Can I freeze Easter bunny bait?

We don’t recommend it! The mixture is likely to become soggy once thawed.

Up close photo of a Easter Puppy Chow recipe with pastel M&Ms and jelly beans.

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Up close photo of Easter Bunny Bait with jelly beans and pastel M&Ms.
Easter Puppy Chow with Chex cereal, powdered sugar, jelly beans and pastel M&Ms.

Easter Bunny Bait Recipe (Easter Puppy Chow)

Sammi Ricke
Make this Easter bunny bait recipe with just eight ingredients and a few minutes of prep time for a sweet, crunchy holiday treat!
5 from 1 vote
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 1 minute
Total Time 11 minutes
Course Dessert, Snack
Cuisine American
Servings 10 servings
Calories 475 kcal

Equipment

Ingredients
  

Instructions
 

  • Pour Chex cereal, pretzels, and half the candy (¼ cup M&Ms and ¼ cup jelly beans) into a large bowl preferably with a lid (see notes for alternative method). Set aside.
    8 cups Rice Chex cereal, 2 cups mini twist pretzels, 1/2 cup Easter M&Ms, 1/2 cup jelly beans
  • In a medium-sized glass bowl, add the white chocolate chips, peanut butter and olive oil. Microwave 1 minute, stirring everyone 30 seconds until the chocolate is completely melted. Stir to combine.
    1 cup white chocolate chips, 1/2 cup peanut butter, 2 Tablespoons light olive oil
  • Pour the chocolate mixture over the cereal mixture. Gently mix until the cereal is coated.
  • Pour the powdered sugar over the coated cereal in the bowl and seal with the lid. Shake the sealed bowl for about 30 seconds or until the powdered sugar has coated all the cereal.
    3 cups powdered sugar
  • When the mixture is cool, add the remaining candy (¼ cup M&Ms and ¼ cup jelly beans) to the mixture. Store in an airtight container for up to two weeks.

Notes

Alternative Method – If you don’t have a large bowl with a lid use gallon bags to add the powdered sugar to the coated cereal mixture. In two gallon-sized Ziploc bags, add 1 ½ cups powdered sugar to each bag. Set aside. Pour 1/2 the coated cereal mixture into the two gallon-sized bags. Seal the bags and shake until the powdered sugar coats all the cereal mixture. Open each bag and lay the bags on their sides to allow the mixture to cool and dry out a bit before adding the remaining candies (¼ cup M&Ms and ¼ cup jelly beans). 

Nutrition

Calories: 475kcal
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  1. 5 stars
    This Bunny Bait is sooo fun to make and even more fun to eat! We stick with this exact recipe but you can switch up the candies. And trust me, the M&Ms and jelly beans totally work together. Flavor party!