This Gluten-free Dairy-free Bunny Bait is a fun Easter-themed trail mix that is so simple to make. A fun festive snack that is super flexible and always enjoyed by my kids.
Why We Love This Gluten-free Dairy-free Bunny Bait
First, because it’s so dang flexible! All you need is 8 cups total of mix-ins. I share my favorites in the ingredients section below, but adjust to use your favorites or use up what you have in your pantry.
Second, it’s no-bake and easy even for my 11 year old to make himself. You are just mixing the mix-ins and then tossing them with melted white chocolate. See my tips below to make sure the white chocolate melts as it should.
Third, I *adore* themed food. This spring or Easter-inspired snack or treat has fun pastel spring colors thanks to the pastel dairy-free chocolates and the white chocolate coating.
Finally, it’s allergen-friendly! I used all items that are gluten-free, dairy-free, nut-free, and egg-free to make sure this was a treat all could enjoy. But, if nuts work for you, then you could use salted nuts as part of the mix-in combination!
Ingredients for Gluten-free Dairy-free Bunny Bait
- Mix ins – This is the bulk of what makes up my bunny bait. It’s super flexible! You just need 8 cups total. Here is what I used, but make it your own! Add your favorites or use up what you have in the pantry:
- Corn Chex – Gluten-free with a nice crunch. Feel free to use rice chex or swap out another gluten-free cereal.
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- Honey-nut Cheerios – A classic gluten-free cereal with a fun o shape. And yes, they say right on the box that they are “gluten-free”. You can also use a cheerio-type cereal with simpler ingredients like Lovebird Cereal, which is Paleo.
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- Pretzels – I used Snyder’s Pretzel Sticks, as that is what I found easily and affordably at my local Winco. But there are a lot of gluten-free pretzels out there, like these fun flat pretzels from Walmart. If you prefer a grain-free pretzel option, it does exist HERE, but I haven’t tried them yet to vouch for flavor.
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- Dairy-free “M&Ms” – These can be hard to find. But, the Unreal brand is becoming more and more common. I can find these dairy-free Unreal gems on Amazon or my local natural food store. Definitely dark chocolate, which isn’t my favorite, but otherwise taste great and work well in this mix.
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- Freeze dried fruit or salted nuts – I went with a bag of mixed freeze dried berries from Trader Joe’s for my mix, to keep it nut-free and for the fun color and flavor they add. But salted nuts works well too, if you don’t need this to be nut-free.
- Dairy-free white chocolate (see below!)
About That Dairy-free White Chocolate
Anytime I share dairy-free white chocolate, I get a ton of questions. Yes, I really recommend you use WHITE chocolate in this Gluten-free Dairy-free Bunny Bait. It just tastes better and looks more festive for Easter or spring.
You used to be able to get fairly affordable dairy-free white chocolate chips through Walmart, which was AMAZING. But, they sadly discontinued, which was super frustrating!
I have tried *every* dairy-free white chocolate on Amazon. My favorite is hands-down Enjoy Life brand. It tastes “normal” and melts well. Unfortuntely, it’s a little pricey. You can buy a single bag HERE on Amazon (currently $10 a bag), but it’s cheaper to buy it in bulk HERE (currently $7 a bag and be sure to clip the coupon if it’s still there!). I buy in bulk and just use it throughout the year.
NOTE: The Enjoy Life White Mini Chips will burn easily in the microwave! I melt them on the stove over low heat in a pot, stirring regularly, for 4-5 minutes until smooth. Once chocolate is burned, it CANNOT be fixed! So, proceed with caution.
How to Make Gluten-free Dairy-free Bunny Bait
- In a large bowl, combine well the mix-ins of choice. Line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Melt the chocolate. If you are using Enjoy Life Dairy-free White Mini Chips, melt them on the stove over low heat in a pot, stirring regularly, for 4-5 minutes until smooth. Once chocolate is burned, it CANNOT be fixed! So, proceed with caution.
- Moving quickly, pour the white chocolate over the mix-ins and stir gently but quickly to combine before chocolate cools.
- Spread mixture onto lined baking sheet into a single layer as much as possible.
- Put baking sheet into the fridge to set for 10-20 minutes, until chocolate is solid to the touch.
- Once cool, break up and serve in a large bowl. Can be stored on the counter for up to 1 week, or several weeks in the fridge.
Gluten-free Dairy-free Bunny Bait
Ingredients
- 2 cups Corn or Rice Chex See notes to change up mix-ins!
- 2 cups Honey-nut Cheerios
- 2 cups Gluten-free pretzels
- 1 cup dairy-free m&m-type candy
- 1 cup freeze dried fruit or salted nuts of choice
- 15 ounces dairy-free white chocolate chips
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine well the mix-ins of choice. Line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Melt the chocolate. If you are using Enjoy Life Dairy-free White Mini Chips, melt them on the stove over low heat in a pot, stirring regularly, for 4-5 minutes until smooth. Once chocolate is burned, it CANNOT be fixed! So, proceed with caution.
- Moving quickly, pour the white chocolate over the mix-ins and stir gently but quickly to combine before chocolate cools.
- Spread mixture onto lined baking sheet into a single layer as much as possible.
- Put baking sheet into the fridge to set for 10-20 minutes, until chocolate is solid to the touch.
- Once cool, break up and serve in a large bowl. Can be stored on the counter for up to 1 week, or several weeks in the fridge.
Notes
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Loved this! I just used what I had on hand but so good!!
Love that you made it work with what you had on hand — that’s exactly the goal! So glad it was a hit. Thank you so much for the review!
I made this! I used strawberry Chex mix and Glutino Rainbow Sprinkle pretzels. So good! Thank you for all the recipes! Your ideas feed my family at least 3 days a week.
Ooh, strawberry Chex and rainbow sprinkle pretzels?! That sounds so fun and festive — I love your twist! And knowing these recipes feed your family three days a week honestly means the world. Thank you for the review!
So quick and easy and a wonderful way to use the small amounts of pretzels, cereal and nuts that seem to always be lurking in my pantry.
A delicious treat!
YAY! YES, such a great way to use up bits in the pantry and I’m so glad you found it delicious. Thank you for the review!