If you’re looking for an Easter treat you have to try this bunny bait mix! It’s a crowd pleaser and it also works great bagged up for Easter basket gifts too!
How to Make a Easter Muddy Buddies Mix
To make this amazing Easter Chex mix, you’ll need a few simple ingredients. Gather Chex cereal, pretzel sticks broken in half, peanut butter chips, Vanilla Almond Bark, shortening, powdered sugar, pastel-colored M&M’s, and Easter sprinkles. Now that we’ve got our ingredients, let’s get mixing!
In a medium-sized microwave-safe bowl, combine the almond bark, peanut butter chips, and shortening. Microwave on high for 1 minute, then stir until smooth. If you need a bit more melting magic, continue to heat in 30-second intervals until it’s completely silky. Now, it’s time to bring it all together!
In a large mixing bowl, combine the Chex cereal and pretzel sticks. Pour in that delicious peanut butter mixture and mix by hand with a spatula until everything is beautifully coated. Next, pour the cereal mixture into a gallon-sized freezer bag, add the powdered sugar, and shake until everything is blended and gorgeous! Pour the mixture out onto a parchment paper-lined cookie sheet and gently add in those adorable pastel M&M’s and Easter sprinkles. And that’s it! Your Easter Chex mix is ready to enjoy. Store it in an airtight container for up to 2 weeks and enjoy every crunchy, sweet bite!
FAQs:
Now that you’ve whipped up a batch of delicious Muddy Buddies, you’re probably wondering how to keep them fresh for as long as possible. The answer is simple: store them in an airtight container, and they’ll stay tasty for up to 2 whole weeks! As for the Chex cereal, feel free to get creative! Any type of Chex will do the trick, whether you prefer Rice, Corn, or Wheat. So go ahead, experiment with different flavors, and find your favorite combination!
You might be wondering, is this recipe just a fancy version of muddy buddies/puppy chow? Well, the answer is yes! This Easter-themed treat is known as Bunny Bait. But here’s the best part: you can customize it to your heart’s content! Want to add some crunch? Throw in some nuts or Cheerios. Feeling sweet? Add some white chocolate chips, chocolate chips, or peanut M&M’s. You can even mix things up with some popcorn or other tasty treats. And if you’re looking for more variations, the possibilities are endless! Try making s’mores muddy buddies, lemon, Reese’s, or cookies and cream with Oreos and white chocolate. The combinations are limitless, so don’t be afraid to get creative and find your new favorite flavor!
Bunny Bait
Ingredients
- 6 cups of Chex Cereal
- 2 cups of pretzel sticks broken in half
- 1 cup of peanut butter chips
- 12 oz of Vanilla Almond Bark
- 2 Tablespoons of Shortening
- 1 ½ cups of powdered sugar
- ½ cup of M&M’s pastel colors
- ½ cup of Easter Sprinkles
Instructions
- In a medium size microwaveable safe bowl, combine almond bark, peanut butter chips and shortening. Microwave on high for 1 minute, then stir. If more melting, is needed continue to heat at 30 second intervals until completely smooth.
- Next, in a large mixing bowl combine Chex cereal, and pretzel sticks. Pour in peanut butter mixture and mix by hand with a spatula until coated.
- Pour cereal mixture into a gallon size freezer bag and add powdered sugar. Shake until cereal is everything is blended.
- Pour the bag out onto a parchment paper lined cookie sheet. Gently add in M&M’s and sprinkles.
- Store in an airtight container for up to 2 weeks.
